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Oneida Code of Laws

Table of Contents

TITLE I. GOVERNMENT & FINANCES

Chapter 101 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT

101.1. Purpose and Policy

101.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

101.3. Definitions

101.4. Complaints and Notice

101.5. Procedures

101.6. Judgments and Appeals

Chapter 102 - ELECTION

102.1. Purpose and Policy

102.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

102.3. Definitions

102.4. Election Board

102.5. Candidate Eligibility

102.6. Selection of Candidates

102.7. Notice of Polling Places

102.8. Registration of Voters

102.9. Election Process

102.10. Tabulating and Securing Ballots

102.11. Election Outcome and Ties

102.12. Elections

102.13. Oneida Nation Constitution and By-law Amendments

Chapter 103 - CODE OF ETHICS

103.1-1 Policy and Purposes

103.2-1 Definitions

103.3-1 Government

103.4-1 Program

103.5-1 Enterprise

103.6-1 Enforcement

103.7-1 Gifts and Gratuities

Chapter 104 - REMOVAL LAW

104.1. Purpose and Policy

104.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

104.3. Definitions

104.4. Grounds for Removal

104.5. Petition

104.6. Preliminary Review

104.7. Hearing

104.8. General Tribal Council Meeting

Chapter 105 - BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

105.1. Purpose and Policy

105.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

105.3. Definitions

105.4. Creation of an Entity

105.5. Applications

105.6. Vacancies

105.7. Appointment to an Entity

105.8. Election to an Entity

105.9. Oath of Office

105.10. Bylaws

105.11 Electronic Polling

105.12. Reporting Requirements

105.13. Stipends, Reimbursement and Compensation

105.14. Confidential Information

105.15. Conflicts of Interest

105.16. Use of the Nation’s Assets

105.17. Dissolution of an Entity

105.18. Enforcement

Chapter 106 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING

106.1. Purpose and Policy

106.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

106.3. Definitions

106.4. General

106.5. Preparation of Proposed Rules

106.6. Public Comment Period on Proposed Rules

106.7. Legislative Operating Committee Certification

106.8. Oneida Business Committee Adoption

106.9. Effective Date of Rules

106.10. Emergency Rules

106.11. Creating and Maintaining an Administrative Record

106.12. Review by the Authorized Agency

106.13. Judicial Review of a Rule

106.14. Standard of Review for Actions Taken by Authorized Agency

Chapter 107 - OPEN RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS

SUB-CHAPTER I OPEN RECORDS

107.1. Purpose and Policy

107.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

107.3. Definitions

107.4. Limitations upon Access and Exceptions

107.5. Categories of Public Information

107.6. Legal Custodians

107.7. Access to Records

107.8. Fees

107.9. Records Management and Record Retention

107.10. Personal Data Subject to Challenge; Authority Corrections

107.11. Enforcement

SUB-CHAPTER II OPEN MEETINGS

107.12. Purpose and Policy

107.13. Definitions.

107.14. Public Notice Business Committee

107.15. Public Notice Other Governmental Bodies

107.16. Recording and Photographing

107.17. Exceptions

107.18. Enforcement

Chapter 108 - INTERNAL AUDIT

108.1. Purpose and Policy

108.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

108.3. Definitions

108.4. Audit Committee

108.5. Internal Audit Department

108.6. Audit Process

108.7. Compliance and Enforcement

108.8. Access to Internal and External Audits

Chapter 109 - LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES ACT

109.1. Purpose and Policy

109.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

109.3. Definitions

109.4. Legislative Operating Committee

109.5. Legislation Request

109.6. Fiscal Impact Statement

109.7. Legislative Analysis

109.8. Public Review

109.9. Adoption, Amendment or Repeal

109.10. Validity and Statute of Limitations

109.11. Oneida Code of Laws

Chapter 110 - TEN DAY NOTICE POLICY

110.1. Statement of Purpose

110.2. Definitions

110.3. Procedure

110.4. Filing Process of Proposed Resolutions

110.5. Notice to Membership

110.6. Process for Introducing Resolutions at GTC Meeting

Chapter 111 - GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING STIPEND PAYMENT POLICY

111.1. Purpose and Policy

111.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

111.3. Definitions

111.4. Stipends

111.5. General Tribal Council Meetings

111.6. Appeals

Chapter 112 - SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

112.1. Purpose and Policy

112.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

112.3. Definitions

112.4. Sovereign Immunity of the Tribe

112.5. Sovereign Immunity of Tribal Entities

112.6. Waiver of Sovereign Immunity

Chapter 113 - PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCES

113.1 Purpose and Policy

113.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

113.3 Definition

113.4 Oneida Cultural Heritage Department

113.5 Advisory Review Board

113.6 Designation and Protection of Archaeological, Cultural, and Historic Resources

113.7 National Historic Preservation Act

113.8 Burial Site Protection

113.9 Permits

113.10 Confidentiality and Disclosure

113.11 Enforcement

Chapter 114 - NOTARY ACT

114.1 Implementation

114.2 Commissioning

114.3 Powers and Limitations

114.4 Journal and Seal

114.5 Certificates

114.6 Liability and Remedies

114.7 Changes of Status

114.8 Authorization

Chapter 115 - TOBACCO

115.1. Purpose and Policy

115.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

115.3. Definitions

115.4. Oneida Retail Locations

115.5. Purchase of, Title to and Possession of Tobacco Products

115.6. Restrictions on Sales

115.7. Liability

115.8. Violations

Chapter 116 - ONEIDA NATION SEAL AND FLAG

116.1. Purpose and Policy

116.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

116.3. Definitions

116.4. Oneida Nation Seal

116.5. Oneida Nation Flag

116.6. Display of the Oneida Flag

116.7. Respect for Flag

116.8. Enforcement

Rule #1 – Placement, Maintenance, and Authorized Use

1.1 Purpose and Authority

1.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Placement

1.5 Maintenance

1.6 Authorized Use

Chapter 117 - ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETINGS

117.1. Purpose and Policy

117.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

117.3. Definitions

117.4. Rules of Order

117.5. Public Comment and Discussion of Individuals

117.6. Oneida Business Committee Meetings Schedule

117.7. Agenda

117.8. Responsibilities of Oneida Business Committee Meeting Attendees

117.9. Removal of a Disorderly or Disruptive Person

117.10. Enforcement

Chapter 121 - BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

121.1. Purpose and Policy

121.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

121.3. Definitions

121.4. Strategic Planning

121.5. Budget Process

121.6. Capital Improvements

121.7. Appropriation of the Nation’s Funds

121.8. Budget Authority

121.9. Budget Transfers; Amendments

121.10. Reporting

121.11. Authorizations and Signatures

121.12. Enforcement and Penalties

Chapter 123 - PER CAPITA

123.1. Purpose and Policy

123.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

123.3. Definitions

123.4. General

123.5. Distributions

123.6. Minor/Majority Age Beneficiaries and Legally Incompetent Adults

123.7. Per Capita Actions

Rule #1 –Distributions Rule

1.1 Purpose and Delegation

1.2 Adoption and Authority

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Valuation

1.5 Distribution of Prior Adult Per Capita Payments

1.6 Distribution to a Guardian from a Trust Account

1.7 Distribution of a Decedent’s Trust Account

1.8 Per Capita Actions

Chapter 124 - MEMBERSHIP ORDINANCE

124.1 Purpose

124.2 Policy

124.3 Definitions

124.4 Qualifications

124.5 Procedures

124.6 Severability

Rule #1 –Enrollment Rule

1.1 Purpose and Delegation

1.2 Adoption and Authority

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Maintenance of Confidentiality

1.5 Maintaining Records

1.6 Verification of Authenticating Documents

1.7 Removal of Tribal Roll

Rule #2 – Voiding Unlawful Membership

1.1 Purpose and Delegation

1.2 Adoption and Authority

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Applicability

1.5 Voiding an Unlawful Membership

1.6 Implications of a Voided Membership

Chapter 125 - COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND

125.1. Purpose and Policy

125.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

125.3. Definitions

125.4. Responsibilities, Eligibility and Qualifications

125.5. Priorities for Consideration

125.6. Items Covered by the Fund

125.7. Items not Covered by the Fund

125.8. Application Requirements

125.9. Appeal

ONEIDA NATION COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND RULEBOOK

I. Purpose, Delegation, Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

II. Definitions

III. Shelter Assistance

IV. Emergency/Non-Emergency Medical Travel

V. Medical Bill Assistance

VI. Dental Related Expenses

VII. Optical Related Assistance

VIII. Inpatient or Intensive Outpatient Treatment Assistance

IX. Medical Related Equipment, Supplies, or Furniture

X. Prescription Reimbursement Assistance

XI. Cobra Insurance Payments

XII. Family Medical Leave Act Wage Replacement

XIII. Fire/Natural Disaster Assistance

XIV. Funeral Travel Reimbursement (Outside Of State Only)

XV. Appliance Repair and Replacement: Furnace and Water Heater

XVI. Security Deposit Assistance

XVII. Social Security Disability Determination Shelter Assistance

XVIII. Utility Disconnection Assistance

Chapter 126 - PARDON AND FORGIVENESS

126.1. Purpose and Policy

126.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

126.3. Definitions

126.4. Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee Responsibilities

126.5. Tribal Secretary’s Office Responsibilities

126.6. Pardon and Forgiveness Eligibility and Application

126.7. Fees

126.8. Hearings

126.9. Conditions and Restrictions

126.10. Oneida Business Committee

Chapter 127 - CEMETERY LAW

127.1. Purpose and Policy

127.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

127.3. Definitions

127.4. Administration and Authority

127.5. Eligibility and Ownership

127.6. Interment and Plots

127.7. Disinterment

127.8. Prohibited Items and Behavior on Cemetery Grounds

127.9. Complaint Process

Chapter 128 - ONEIDA NATION ARTS PROGRAM – DOLLAR FOR ART PROJECTS POLICIES

128.1. Purpose and Policy

128.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

128.3. Definitions

128.4. Format of the Dollars for Arts Project

128.5. Dollars for Arts Project Awards and Fellowships

128.6. Peer Review Panel Process

128.7. Reconsideration Policy and Appeal Process

Chapter 129 - CHILDREN’S BURIAL FUND POLICY

129.1. Purpose and Policy

129.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

129.3. Definitions

129.4. Qualifications

129.5. Procedures

Chapter 130 - HALL OF FAME

130.1 Purpose and Policy

130.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

130.3 Definitions

130.4 Tri-Annual Induction

130.5 Eligibility for Nomination into the Hall of Fame

130.6 Selection Committee

130.7 Selection Process

130.8 Induction Resolution

130.9 Record Keeping

130.10 Recall

Chapter 131 - ENDOWMENTS

131.1. Purpose and Policy

131.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

131.3. Definitions

131.4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Oneida Business Committee

131.5. Duties and Responsibilities of the Oneida Finance Committee

131.6. Duties and Responsibilities of the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

131.7. Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department

131.8. Transfer of Funds

131.9. Reduction of Principal

131.10. Dissolution of Endowment Fund Accounts

131.11. Rulemaking Authority

TITLE 2. EMPLOYMENT

Chapter 202 - DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

202.1. Purpose and Policy

202.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

202.3. Definitions

202.4. Application

202.5. Shared Responsibility

202.6. Prohibited Behavior

202.7. Reasonable Suspicion

202.8. Drug and Alcohol Testing

202.9. Refusal to Test

202.10. Reasonable Suspicion Testing Waiting Period

202.11. Consequences for Prohibited Behavior

202.12. Re-hire

202.13. Other Potential Consequences

202.14. Confidentiality

202.15. Communication

Chapter 203 - ONEIDA WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW

203.1. Purpose and Policy

203.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

203.3- Definitions.

203.4-0. General Provisions

203.5-0. Disability

203.6-0. Workers Compensation Benefits

203.7-0. Termination of Benefits

203.8-0. Medical and Surgical Aid

203.9-0. Notices, Reports and Limitations

203.10-0. Administration and Claims Procedures

203.11-0. Hearing Body and Authority

203.12-0. Accident Reports Required

203.13-0. Occupational Diseases

Chapter 204 - GARNISHMENT

204.1. Purpose and Policy

204.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

204.3. Definitions

204.4. General

204.5. Garnishment Action Procedure

204.6. Garnishment to Collect Debt Owed to the Nation

204.7. Recognition of Child Support Orders

204.8. Discharge from Employment

204.9. Appeals

Chapter 205 - FURLOUGH POLICY

205.1. Purpose and Policy

205.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

205.3 Definitions

205.4 Furlough

205.5 Furlough Plans

205.6 Supervisor Responsibilities

205.7. Appeal

Chapter 206 - BACK PAY

206.1. Purpose and Policy

206.2. Adoption, Amendment, Appeal

206.3. Definitions

206.4. Back Pay Calculation

206.5. Back Pay Process

Chapter 207 - LAYOFF POLICY

207.1 Purpose

207.2 Scope

207.3 Definition

207.4 Policy Statements

207.5 General Procedures

207.6 Human Resource Department Layoff Checklist

Chapter 208 - INVESTIGATIVE LEAVE POLICY

208.1 Purpose and Policy

208.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

208.3 Definitions

208.4 Scope

208.5 Authorization

208.6 Employee Notice

208.7 Investigator(s) and Reports

208.8 Duration

208.9 Employee Responsibilities

208.10 Pay and Benefits

208.11 Enforcement

208.12 Appeal

208.13 Confidentiality

Chapter 209 - EARLY RETURN TO WORK

209.1 Purpose and Policy

209.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

209.3. Definitions

209.4. Scope

209.5. Employee Responsibility

209.6. Original Supervisor Responsibility

209.7. Placement Site Supervisor Responsibility

Chapter 210 - VEHICLE DRIVER CERTIFICATION AND FLEET MANAGEMENT

210.1. Purpose and Policy

210.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

210.3. Definitions

210.4. Tribal Department Responsibilities

210.5. Driver Responsibilities

210.6. Tribal Vehicle Usage

210.7. Rental Vehicles

210.8. Driver Certification

210.9. Motor Vehicle Crashes, Damage Involving Tribal Vehicles

210.10. Suspension and Revocation of Certification; Disciplinary Action

210.11. Reinstatement of Certification

Chapter 211 - WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION

211.1 Purpose and Policy

211.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

211.3 Definitions

211.4 Disclosure of Information

211.5 Protection from Retaliation

Chapter 213 - MILITARY SERVICE EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT

213-1. Purpose and Policy

213-2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

213-3. Definitions

213-4. Character of Service

213-5. Discrimination against Persons Who Serve in the Military Prohibited

213-6. Reemployment Rights of Persons who serve in the Military

213-7. Reemployment Positions

213-8. Benefits of Persons absent from Employment for Military Service

213-9. Health Plans

213-10. Retirement Plans

213-11. Enforcement of Employment or Reemployment Rights

Chapter 214 - ONEIDA POLICY ON REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

214.1 Purpose and Policy

214.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

214.3 Definitions

214.4 General

214.5 Certification

214.6 Reporting

214.7 Enforcement

Chapter 215 - COMPUTER RESOURCES ORDINANCE

215.1 Purpose and Policy

215.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

215.3 Definitions

215.4 Acceptable Use

215.5 Inappropriate Personal Use

215.6 Privacy

215.7 Limitations on Use

215.8 Computer Resources Acknowledgment Form

215.9 Violations

Chapter 216 - ATTORNEY CONTRACT POLICY

216.1. Purpose and Policy

216.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

216.3. Definitions

216.4. Procedures

216.5. Contract Contents

216.6. Contract Approval

216.7. Oneida Law Office

Chapter 217 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

217.1. Purpose and Policy

217.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

217.3. Definitions

217.4. General

217.5. Organizational Conflicts of Interest

217.6. Penalties for Non-Disclosure of a Conflict of Interest

217.7. Prohibited Activities Resulting from a Disclosed Conflict of Interest

217.8. Exemptions

Chapter 218 - SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

218.1 Purpose and Policy

218.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

218.3 Definitions

218.4 Establishing a Tribal Social Media Account

218.5 The Website Steering Team and Secretary’s Office

218.6 Administrators

218.7 Content of a Tribal Social Media Account

218.8 Violations

Chapter 219 - ONEIDA TRAVEL AND EXPENSE POLICY

219.1 Purpose and Policy

219.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

219.3 Definitions

219.4 Non-local Travel

219.5 Travel Advances

219.6 Air Fare

219.7 Lodging

219.8 Car Rental

219.9 Expense Voucher and Receipts.

219.10 Local Mileage

219.11 Credit Cards

219.12 Travel Agency

219.13 Extended Travel

219.14 Conduct on Travel

219.15 Special Group Travel

219.16 Department Travel

Chapter 220 - PAPER REDUCTION POLICY

220.1 Purpose and Policy

220.2 Definitions

220.3 Government

220.4 Enterprises and Programs

220.5 Recycled Paper

Chapter 221 - ONEIDA EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS

221.1 Purpose

221.2 Procedure

221.3 Investigation of Complaints

221.4 Information

Chapter 223 - WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

223.1. Purpose and Policy

223.2. Adoption, Amendment, Appeal

223.3. Definitions

223.4 Applicability

223.5. Prohibited Behavior

223.6. Reporting Workplace Violence

223.7. Future Workplace Violence

223.8. Supervisor Responsibilities

223.9. Equal Employment Opportunity Department Responsibilities

223.10. Fraudulent Report

223.11. Confidentiality

223.12. Enforcement

TITLE 3. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY

Chapter 301 - ONEIDA NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE

301.1-1 Purpose and Policy

301.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

301.3-1 Definitions

301.4-1 General Principles

301.5-1 Oneida Police Department

301.6-1 Oneida Police Commission

301.7-1 Appointment of Law Enforcement Officers

301.8-1 Promotion of Law Enforcement Officers

301.9-1 Disciplinary Proceedings

301.10-1 Administrative Leave

301.11-1 Firearms Control

Chapter 302 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY

302.1. Purpose and Policy

302.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

302.3. Definitions

302.4. Emergency Management/Homeland Security

302.5. Oneida Nation Emergency Planning Committee (ONEPC)

302.6. Tribal Cooperation

302.7. Public Health Emergencies and Communicable Disease

302.8. When an Emergency is proclaimed

302.9. Enforcement and Penalties

Chapter 303 - ONEIDA SAFETY LAW

303.1-1 Purpose and Policy

303.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

303.3-1 Definitions

303.4-1 General

303.5-1 Hazard Communication/ Right to Know

303.6-1 Fire Prevention

303.7-1 Electrical

303.8-1 Lockout

303.9-1 General Evacuation

303.10-1 Personal Protection Equipment

303.11-1 Trenching and Evacuation

303.12-1 Stairways and Ladders

303.13-1 Compressed Gas Cylinders

303.14-1 Hand Tools

303.15-1 Housekeeping

303.16-1 First Aid

303.17-1 Confined Space

303.18-1 Machine Guarding

303.19-1 Woodworking Machinery

Chapter 304 - DOMESTIC ANIMALS

304.1. Purpose and Policy

304.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

304.3. Definitions

304.4. Jurisdiction

304.5. Licensing, Authority, Investigation, Responsibilities and

Enforcement Powers

304.6. Requirements for Dogs and Cats

304.7. Treatment of Animals

304.8. Prohibited Animals

304.9. Regulation of Livestock

304.10. Dangerous Animals and Vicious Animals

304.11. Violations, Enforcement and Appeals

Rule #1 – LICENSING FEES, FINES AND PENALITIES

1.1 Purpose and Authority

1.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Licensing and Permit Fee Schedule

1.5 Fines and Penalty Schedule

Chapter 305 - ONEIDA FOOD SERVICE CODE

305.1-1 Purpose

305.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

305.3-1 Definitions

305.4-1 Responsibilities and Duties

305.5-1 Compliance

305.6-1 Requirements for registering

305.7-1 Insurance

305.8-1 Inspections

305.9-1 Fees

305.10-1 Independent Food Service Vendors Badge

305.11-1 Exceptions and Exemptions

305.12-1 Violations, Enforcement

305.13-1 Appeal Rights

Chapter 306- TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING LAW

306.1. Purpose and Policy

306.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

306.3. Definitions

306.4. Scope

306.5. Licenses

306.6. Patrons

306.7. Physical Facilities and Environment

306.8. Personnel

306.9. Equipment

306.10. Cleaning and Sterilization

306.11. Preparation and Care of Site

306.12. Temporary Establishments

306.13. Enforcement

Chapter 307 - ANONYMOUS LETTERS POLICY

307.1. Purpose and Policy

307.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

307.3. Definitions

307.4. Procedures for Handling Anonymous Information

TITLE 4. ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Chapter 401 - TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE

401.1. Purpose and Policy

401.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

401.3. Definitions

401.4. Jurisdiction

401.5. Tribal Environmental Response Program (TERP)

401.6. Environmental Quality Standards

401.7. Discharge of Hazardous Substances

401.8. Remedial Actions

401.9. Case Closure or No Further Action

401.10. Enforcement and Penalties

401.11. Appeals

Chapter 402 - NON-METALLIC MINE RECLAMATION

402.1 Purpose and Policy

402.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

402.3 Definitions

402.4 Administration

402.5 Applicability

402.6 Standards

402.7 Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit

402.8 Reclamation Plan

402.9 Financial Assurance

402.10 Public Notice and Right of Hearing

402.11 Alternative Requirements

402.12 Permit Duration

402.13 Permit Transfer

402.14. Review

402.15. Permit Modification

402.16. Permit Suspension or Revocation

402.17. Annual Operator Reporting

402.18. Annual Fees

402.19. Regulatory Reporting and Documentation

402.20. Completed Reclamation-Reporting, Certification and Effect

402.21. Permit Termination

402.22. Right of Entry and Inspection

402.23. Violations

Chapter 403 - WOODCUTTING ORDINANCE

403.1 Purpose.

403.2 Definitions.

403.3 Application.

403.4 Tribal Policy.

403.5 Enforcement.

Chapter 404 - WELL ABANDONMENT

404.1. Purpose and Policy 404.5. Well Operation Permit

404.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal 404.6. Abandonment Procedures

404.3. Definitions 404.7. Penalties

404.4. Abandonment Required 404.8. Conflict with Federal

Chapter 405 - RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

405.1 Purpose and Policy

405.2 Adoption and Amendment

405.3 Effective Date

405.4 Definitions

405.5 Recycling Applicability and Prohibitions

405.6 Management of Separated Recyclable Materials

405.7 Responsibilities and Disposal

405.8 Prohibition on Disposal of Recyclable Materials Separated for Recycling

405.9 Non-Collectable Materials

405.10 Right to Reject Materials

405.11 Solid Waste

405.12 Enforcement

405.13 Administration and Interpretation

Chapter 406 - HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING

406.1. Purpose and Policy

406.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

406.3. Definitions

406.4. Jurisdiction

406.5. Administration and Supervision

406.6. Licenses and Permits

406.7. General Regulations

406.8. Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control

406.9. Hunting

406.10. Enforcement and Penalties

Rule # 1-13 – Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Handbook

I. Purpose, Authority, Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

II. Definitions

III. General Requirements

IV. Available Permits

V. Tree Stands

VI. Blinds

VII. Baiting

VIII. Endangered, Threatened and

Protected Species

IX. Possession, Registration and Transportation of Carcasses

X. Fishing

XI. General Regulations

XII. Health Advisory

XIII. Enforcement

Chapter 407 - ON-SITE WASTE DISPOSAL

407.1. Introduction

407.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

407.3. Definitions

407.4. General Requirements

407.5. Permits and Applications

407.6. Inspections

407.7. Administration and Enforcement

Chapter 408 - SANITATION ORDINANCE

408.1. Purpose and Policy

408.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

408.3. Definitions

408.4. Sanitary District and Utilities Department

408.5. Management and Finances

408.6. Unlawful actions and Requirements

408.7. Standard Participation Contract

408.8. Sanitary District Charges and Fees

408.9. Building Sewers and Connections

408.10. Building Sewer Contractors

408.11. Violations of Ordinance

408.12. Appellate Review

408.13. Billing

408.14. Real Property

408.15. Water and Sewer Main Extension Rule

408.16. Connection to the Water Department s Water Works System

408.17. Miscellaneous

Chapter 409 - WATER RESOURCES

409.1. Policy and Purpose

409.2. Authority

409.3. Definitions

409.4. Powers and Duties

409.5. Review

409.6. Enforcement; Reporting

Chapter 410 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE

410.1. Purpose and Policy

410.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

410.3. Definitions

410.4. Age Requirements

410.5. Rules of Operation

410.6. Enforcement

410.7. Sanctions

Chapter 411 - CLEAN AIR POLICY

411.1. Purpose and Policy

411.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

411.3. Definitions

411.4. Regulation of Smoking

TITLE 5. BUSINESS

Chapter 501 - ONEIDA NATION GAMING ORDINANCE

501.1. Purpose and Policy

501.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

501.3. Jurisdiction

501.4. Definitions

501.5. Oneida Business Committee: Powers and Duties

501.6. Oneida Gaming Commission

501.7. Gaming Surveillance: Powers, Duties and Limitations

501.8. [Reserved for future use.]

501.9. Gaming Security Department

501.10. Background Investigations

501.11. Licenses, Generally

501.12. Gaming Employee License

501.13. Gaming Services Licensing and Non-Gaming Services Permitting

501.14. Gaming Facility License

501.15. Gaming Operator License

501.16. Games

501.17. Allocation of Gaming Funds

501.18. Audits

501.19. Enforcement and Penalties

Chapter 502 - INDIAN PREFERENCE IN CONTRACTING

502.1. Purpose and Policy

502.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

502.3. Definitions

502.4. Jurisdiction

502.5. Indian Preference Office

502.6. Certification of Entities

502.7. Application of Indian Preference

502.8. Skills Bank and Qualified Trades Workers

502.9. Compliance Agreements

502.10. Office Investigations and Enforcement

Chapter 503 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POLICY

503.1. Purpose and Policy

503.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

503.3. Definitions

503.4. Form of Contract

503.5. Approval Requirements

Chapter 504 - SMALL BUSINESS LOANS

504.1. Purpose and Policy

504.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

504.3. Definitions

504.4. The Tribe's Role in the Program

504.5. The Bank's Role in the Program

504.6. Eligibility and Requirements for Application and Receipt of a Program Loan

504.7. Loan Terms and Conditions

504.8. Loan Review Process

504.9. Loan Closing Procedures

504.10. Post-Closing Procedures

504.11. Obligations of the Loan Recipient

504.12. Collection and Enforcement

504.13. Grant Program

Chapter 505 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

505.1. Purpose and Policy

505.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

505.3. Definitions

505.4. Department Authority and Responsibilities

505.5. Registration of Motor Vehicles

505.6. Grounds for Refusing Registration

505.7. Design, Procurement and Issuance of Registration Plates

505.8. Display of Registration Plates

505.9. Penalties and Appeals

Chapter 506 - VENDOR LICENSING

506.1. Purpose and Policy.

506.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal.

506.3. Definitions

506.4. Scope

506.5. Application/Renewal Procedures

506.6. Fees for Licensure

506.7. Revocation of Vendor’s License

506.8. Exemptions and Deferments

506.9. Department Decisions

Chapter 507 - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSING LAW

507.1. Purpose and Policy

507.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

507.3. Definitions

507.4. Tribal Licenses

507.5. Violations of Law

Chapter 509 - ROOM TAX LAW

509.1. Purpose and Policy

509.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

509.3. Definitions

509.4. Tax Imposed

509.5. Operator’s Duties

509.6. Enforcement and Appeals

TITLE 6. PROPERTY & LAND

Chapter 601 - REAL PROPERTY

601.1. Purpose and Policy

601.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

601.3. Definitions

601.4. General Provisions

601.5. Holding of Ownership

601.6. Legal Descriptions

601.7. Title Transfer

601.8. Probate

601.9. Leasing of Real Property

601.10. Records

601.11. Real Estate Education Requirements and Certifications

601.12. Organization

Rule # 1 – Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP) Program

1.1. Purpose and Policy

1.2. Adoption and Authority

1.3. Definitions

1.4. General

1.5. Eligible Buyers

1.6. Eligible Properties

1.7. Required Process

Rule # 2 – Comprehensive Housing Division Residential Sales

2.1. Purpose and Effective Date

2.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

2.3. Definitions

2.4. Advertising and Showings

2.5. Right of First Refusal to Current Tenant

2.6. Prequalification

2.7. Offers to Purchase

2.8. Final Decision

Chapter 602 - LEASING

602.1. Purpose and Policy

602.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

602.3. Definitions

602.4. General Provisions

602.5. Lease Document Requirements

602.6. Residential Leases

602.7. Agricultural Leases

602.8. Business Leases

602.9. Environmental and Cultural Reviews

602.10. Lease Management

602.11. Enforcement

602.12. Leasing Actions

Rule # 1 – Residential Leasing

1.1. Purpose and Policy

1.2. Adoption and Authority

1.3. Definitions

1.4. Residential Lease Eligibility, Cost, Duration, and Application

1.5. Application Review and Residential Lease Approval

1.6. Residential Lease by Guardian

1.7. Residential Lease Transfer

1.8. Residential Sublease

1.9. Residential Lease Termination

1.10 Compensation for Improvements upon Residential Lease Termination

1.11 Residential Leasing Actions

Rule #2 – Agriculture LEASES

2.1 Purpose and Authority

2.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

2.3 Definitions

2.4 Procedures

Rule #3 – COMMERCIAL LEASES

3.1 Purpose and Authority

3.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

3.3 Definitions

3.4 Procedures

Chapter 603 - BUILDING CODE

603.1 Purpose

603.2 Adoption, Amendment, Applicability and Repeal

603.3 Definitions

603.4 Standards

603.5 Zoning Administration and Inspections

603.6 Building Permits

603.7 Fees and Insurance Requirements

603.8 Cash Deposit Guaranteeing Compliance

603.9 General Penalty

603.10 Unsafe Buildings, Razing or Repair

603.11 Structural Portion to be Inspected

603.12 Successive Inspections to Be Made

603.13 Excavations

603.14 Abandoned or Water-Filled Excavations

603.15 Littering and Damage to Property

603.16 Contractors’ License

603.17 Lot Corners

603.18 Minimum Building Elevations

603.19 Materials Approved by Wisconsin Department of Commerce

603.20 Razing of Buildings

603.21 Moving of Buildings

603.22 Outside Fire Escapes

603.23 Swimming Pools

603.24 Appeals

Chapter 604 - CONDOMINIUM ORDINANCE

604.1. Purpose and Policy

604.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

604.3. Definitions

604.4. General Application of this Law

604.5. Rules of Construction

604.6. Association of Unit Owners

604.7. Bylaws

604.8. Declaration

604.9. Establishment of a Condominium

604.10. Condominium Plat

604.11. Percentage Interests

604.12. Use of Common Elements

604.13. Common Expenses and Common Surpluses

604.14. Insurance

604.15. Repair or Reconstruction

604.16. Eminent Domain

604.17. Books and Receipts and Expenditures

604.18. Separate Taxation

604.19. Mechanics’ and Materialmens’ Liens

604.20. Liability

604.21. Personal Application

604.22. Easements and Encroachments

604.23. Disclosure Requirements

604.24. Blanket Mortgages and Other Blanket Liens

604.25. Provisions Requiring Employment of Declarant

604.26. Appeals to Land Commission

Chapter 605 - ZONING AND SHORELAND PROTECTION

605.1 Purpose, Policy, Authority and Scope

605.2 Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

605.3 Definitions

605.4 Organization

605.5 Zoning Maps

605.6 General Regulations

605.7 Districts

605.8 District Overlays

605.9 Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)

605.10 Permits

605.11 Regulation of Signs

605.12 Non-Point Source Pollution, Reclamation, and Bonding

605.13 Rezoning Property and Amending District Boundary Lines

605.14 Enforcement and Penalties

605.15 Appeals

Chapter 606 - TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW

606.1. Purpose

606.2. Adoption, Amendment, Applicability and Repeal

606.3. Definitions

606.4. Tribal Findings and Declaration

606.5. Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement

606.6. Rules and Regulations

Chapter 607 - LOCAL LAND USE REGULATION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

607.1. Purpose and Policy

607.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

607.3. Definitions

607.4. Eligible Individuals and Businesses

607.5. Reimbursement and Denials

607.6. Appeals

Chapter 608 - DISPOSITION OF EXCESS TRIBAL PROPERTY POLICY

608.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

608.3. Definitions

608.4. Procedures

608.5. Community Benefit

608.6. Public Auction

608.7. Gaming Equipment

Chapter 609 - PUBLIC USE OF TRIBAL LAND

609.1. Purpose and Policy

609.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

609.3. Definitions

609.4. Environmental Resource Board

609.5. Land Access Map

609.6. Trespass

609.7. Violations and Appeals

Land Map

Citation Schedule

Chapter 610 - EVICTION AND TERMINATION

610.1. Purpose and Policy

610.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

610.3. Definitions

610.4. Administrative Rulemaking Authority

610.5. Early Contract Termination

610.6. Failure to Vacate Following Notice of Eviction or Contract Expiration

610.7. Withholding From and Return of Security Deposits

610.8. Eviction and Termination Actions

Rule # 1 – Disposal of Abandoned Personal Property

1.1. Purpose and Delegation

1.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

1.3. Definitions

1.4. Storage and Disposal of Personal Property

Chapter 611 - LANDLORD-TENANT

611.1. Purpose and Policy

611.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

611.3. Definitions

611.4. Rental Programs

611.5. Rental Agreement Documents

611.6. Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants

611.7. Domestic Abuse Protections

611.8. Sex Offender Registry

611.9. Termination of Tenancy at Death of Tenant

611.10. Landlord or Tenant Actions

Rule # 1 – General Rental Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements

1.1. Purpose and Effective Date

1.2. Adoption and Authority

1.3. Definitions

1.4. Eligibility Requirements

1.5. Application Process and Waitlist

1.6. Tenant Selection

1.7. Security Deposits

1.8. Annual Inspection and Rental Agreement Renewal

1.9. Rental Agreement Cancellation

Rule # 2 – Income Based Rental Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements

2.1. Purpose and Delegation

2.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

2.3. Definitions

2.4. Eligibility Requirements

2.5. Application Process and Wait List

2.6. Tenant Selection

2.7. Rental Unit Catalog, Setting Rents and Security Deposits

2.8. Annual Inspection and Rental Agreement Renewal

2.9. Rental Agreement Cancellation

Rule No. 3 – Elder Rental Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements

3.1. Purpose and Delegation

3.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

3.3. Definitions

3.4. Eligibility Requirements

3.5. Applications and Tenant Selection

3.6. Security Deposits and Pets

3.7. Annual Inspection and Rental Agreement Renewal

3.8. Rental Agreement Cancellation

Rule # 4 – Income Based Rent to Own Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements

4.1. Purpose and Effective Date

4.2. Adoption and Authority

4.3. Definitions

4.4. Eligibility Requirements

4.5. Application Process and Wait List

4.6. Tenant Selection

4.7. Setting Rents

4.8. Annual Inspection and Background Check

4.9. Rent to Own Agreement Cancellation

Chapter 612 - MORTGAGE and FORECLOSURE

612.1. Purpose and Policy.

612.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal.

612.3. Definitions.

612.4. Mortgage Programs.

612.5. Default.

612.6. Agreement to Cure Default.

612.7. Foreclosure.

612.8. Appeal Rights

Rule # 1 – Mortgage Programs, Guidelines and Requirements

1.1. Purpose and Effective Date

1.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal

1.3. Definitions

1.4. Mortgage Eligibility Requirements

1.5. Mortgage Application

1.6. Appraisal, Inspection and Closing Costs

1.7. Interest Rates and Payment Terms

1.8. Subordination Agreement

1.9. Reports and Documents Required Prior to Entering a Mortgage

1.10. Tribal Loan Credit (TLC) Program

1.11. Refinancing a Loan Held by the Nation

1.12. Final Decision

TITLE 7. CHILDREN, ELDERS & FAMILY

Chapter 701 - MARRIAGE

701.1. Purpose and Policy

701.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

701.3. Definitions

701.4. Marriages, Generally

701.5. Marriage Document and Marriage Ceremony

701.6. Marriages Conducted to Avoid the Law and Immaterial Irregularities

701.7. Penalties

Rule #1 – Marriage License Fee Schedule

1.1 Purpose, Authority and Effective Date

1.2 Adoption

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Fees

Rule #2 – Marriage Law Fine Schedule

2.1 Purpose, Authority and Effective Date

2.2 Adoption

2.3 Definitions

2.4 Fines

Chapter 702 - DIVORCE, ANNULMENT, LEGAL SEPARATION

702.1. Purpose and Policy

702.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

702.3. Definitions

702.4. Jurisdiction

702.5. Summons and Petition

702.6. Peacemaking and Mediation

702.7. Affirmation and Annulment

702.8. Legal Separation and Divorce

702.9. Property Division and Maintenance

Chapter 703 - PATERNITY

703.1. Purpose and Policy

703.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

703.3. Definitions

703.4. Jurisdiction

703.5. Paternity – Generally

703.6. Establishing Paternity through Order of the Court

703.7. Paternity Established by Other Jurisdictions

Chapter 704 - CHILD SUPPORT

704.1. Purpose and Policy

704.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal, Other Laws and Agency Rules

704.3. Definitions

704.4. Jurisdiction

704.5. Child Support Orders

704.6. Hearing Procedures

704.7. Child Support Determination

704.8. Content and Effect of Order

704.9. Enforcement of Order

704.10. Modification of Order

704.11. Full Faith and Credit for Foreign Child Support Orders

704.12. Right of Appeal

Rule # 1 - DEVIATION FROM CHILD SUPPORT PERCENTAGE STANDARDS

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Definitions

1.3. Support Orders

1.4. Determining the Child Support Obligation in Special Circumstances

Rule # 2 -ENFORCEMENT TOOLS

2.1. Purpose and Effective Date

2.2 Definition

2.3. Compliance Plan

2.4. Notice of Enforcement Actions

2.5. Liens

2.6. Seizure of Property

2.7. Other Enforcement Tools

2.8. Family Court Enforcement Action

2.9. Alternative Payment Plans

Chapter 705 - CHILD CUSTODY, PLACEMENT, AND VISITATION

705.1. Purpose and Policy

705.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

705.3. Definitions

705.4. General Provisions

705.5. Jurisdiction

705.6. Commencing a Custody Proceeding

705.7. Peacemaking and Mediation

705.8. Guardian Ad Litem

705.9. Temporary Orders

705.10. Custody and Physical Placement

705.11. Visitation Rights of Certain Persons

705.12. Revision of Orders

705.13. Enforcement of Physical Placement Orders

705.14 Moving the Child’s Residence Within or Outside the State

Chapter 708 - CHILDREN’S CODE

708.1. Purpose and Policy

708.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

708.3. Definitions

708.4. Scope

708.5. Jurisdiction

708.6. Nation’s Child Welfare Attorney

708.7. Indian Child Welfare Department Duties and Responsibilities

708.8. Guardian ad litem

708.9. Advocate

708.10. Cultural Wellness Facilitator and Healer

708.11. Order of Placement Preferences

708.12. Notice of Petition

708.13. Hearings (General)

708.14. Discovery and Records

708.15. Taking a Child into Custody

708.16. Emergency Custody Hearing

708.17. Petition for a Child in Need of Protection or Services

708.18. Consent Decree

708.19. Plea Hearing for a Child in Need of Protection or Services

708.20. Fact-finding Hearing for a Child in Need of Protection or Services

708.21. Department’s Disposition Report for a Child in Need of Protection or Services

708.22. Dispositional Hearing for a Child in Need of Protection or Services

708.23. Permanency Plans

708.24. Change in Placement

708.25. Trial Reunification

708.26. Revision of Dispositional Orders

708.27. Extension of Dispositional Orders

708.28. Continuation of Dispositional Orders

708.29. Guardianship for Certain Children in Need of Protection or Services

708.30. Revisions of Guardianship Order

708.31. Termination of Guardianship

708.32. Termination of Parental Rights

708.33. Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights

708.34. Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights

708.35. Petition for Termination of Parental Rights

708.36. Initial Hearing on the Termination of Parental Rights Petition

708.37. Fact Finding Hearing for a Termination of Parental Rights

708.38. Department’s Termination of Parental Rights Report

708.39. Standards and Factors

708.40. Dispositional Hearings for Termination of Parental Rights

708.41. Adoption

708.42. Adoption Criteria and Eligibility

708.43. Adoption Procedure

708.44. Non-Compliance with a Residual Rights Agreement

708.45. Peacemaking and Mediation

708.46. Appeals

708.47. Liability

TITLE 8. JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Chapter 801 - JUDICIARY

801.1. Purpose and Policy

801.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

801.3. Definitions

801.4. General Provisions

801.5. Trial Court

801.6. Peacemaking and Mediation Division

801.7. General Civil Division

801.8. Court of Appeals

801.9. Internal Operating Procedures

801.10. Rules of Pleading, Practice and Procedure

801.11. Judges

801.12. Reprimand, Suspension and Removal of Judges

801.13. Retirement

Chapter 802 - ONEIDA TRIBAL JUDICIARY CANONS OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

Preamble

Canon #1.

Canon #2.

Canon #3.

Canon #4.

Canon #5.

Chapter 803 - ONEIDA JUDICIARY RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

803.1. Purpose and Policy

803.2. Adoption; Amendment; Repeal

803.3 Definitions

803.4. General Provisions

803.5. Commencement of Action; Summons; Service of Process; Filing

803.6. Computing and Extending Time

803.7. Pleadings; Form of Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers; Procedure

803.8. Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions

803.9 Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Consolidated Motions; Waiving Defenses; Pretrial Hearing

803.10. Counterclaim; Cross claim; Third-Party Claim;

803.11. Amended Pleadings

803.12. Pretrial Meeting and Filing

803.13. Substitution of Parties

803.14. Discovery

803.15. Depositions

803.16. Interrogatories

803.17. Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or Entering onto Land, for Inspection and Other Purposes

803.18. Physical and Mental Examinations

803.19. Requests for Admission

803.20. Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions

803.21. Dismissal of Action

803.22. Consolidation; Separate Trials

803.23. Taking Testimony

803.24. Subpoena

803.25. Recesses; Personal Conduct

803.26. Contempt

803.27. Findings and Conclusions by the Court; Judgment on Partial Findings; Offer of Judgment

803.28. Judgment; Costs

803.29. Default; Default Judgment

803.30. Summary Judgment

803.31. Entering Judgment; Enforcement

803.32. Record of Proceedings

803.33. Relief from a Judgment or Order; Harmless Error

803.34. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment

803.35 Injunctions and Restraining Orders

803.36. Behavior, Disability, Disqualification of Judges

803.37. Guardian Ad Litem

803.38. Hearing Procedure

803.39. Appeals

Chapter 804 - ONEIDA JUDICIARY RULES OF EVIDENCE

804.1. Purpose and Policy

804.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal

804.3. Definitions

804.4. General Provisions

804.5. Judicial Notice

804.6. Presumptions

804.7. Relevance and Its Limits

804.8. Privileges

804.9. Witnesses

804.10. Opinions and Expert Testimony

804.11. Hearsay

804.12. Authentication and Identification

804.13. Writings, Recordings and Photograph

Chapter 805 - RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE

805.1. Purpose and Policy

805.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

805.3. Definitions

805.4. General Provisions

805.5. Initiating the Appeal

805.6. Appeal by Permission

805.7. Joint, Consolidated and Cross Appeals

805.8. Service, Filing and Certification

805.9. Time Computation

805.10. Motions

805.11. Briefs

805.12. Oral Argument

805.13. Entry and Form of Judgment

805.14. Interest of Judgments

805.15. Penalties

805.16. Substitution of Parties

805.17. Costs

Chapter 806 - FAMILY COURT

806.1. Purpose and Policy

806.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

806.3. Definitions

806.4. General Provisions

806.5. Jurisdiction

806.6. Appeal of a Family Court Decision

806.7. Judge

806.8. Powers of the Court and Duties of the Judge and Procedure

806.9. Rules of Pleading, Practice and Procedure

806.10. Reprimand, Suspension, and Termination of Judge

806.11. Retirement

Chapter 807 - ONEIDA FAMILY COURT RULES

Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Applicability

Rule 2. Appearances

Rule 3. Rules of Decorum

Rule 4. Divorce Proceedings

Rule 5. Paternity Procedure

Rule 6. Motion to Modify Legal Custody and/or Physical Placement

Rule 7. Default Judgment

Rule 8. Continuance

Rule 9. Written Decision

Rule 10. Children in the Courtroom; Children as Witnesses

Rule 11. Ex Parte Communication

Rule 12. Foreign Child Support Orders

Rule 13. Peacemaking and Mediation

Rule 14. Guardian ad litem

Chapter 810 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES

810.1. Purpose and Policy

810.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

810.3. Definitions

810.4. Competence

810.5. Scope of Representation

810.6. Diligence

810.7. Communication

810.8. Fees

810.9. Confidentiality

810.10. Conflict of Interest

810.11. Duties to Former Clients

810.12. Former Judge, Mediator, or Peacemaker

810.13. Client with Diminished Capacity

810.14. Declining or Terminating Representation

810.15. Duties to Prospective Clients

810.16. Role as Advisor

810.17. Candor and Impartiality toward the Judiciary

810.18. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel

810.19. Counsel as Witness

810.20. Admittance to Practice and Disciplinary Matters

810.21. Misconduct

810.22. Civil Actions for Negligence or Violation of Duty

810.23. Disciplinary Actions

Chapter 811 - LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER

811.1. Purpose and Policy

811.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

811.3. Definitions

811.4. General Provisions

811.5. Attorney

811.6. Advocates

811.7. Discipline and Removal

Rule #1 –Application for Services

1.1 Purpose and Delegation

1.2 Adoption and Authority

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Eligibility

1.5 Representation

1.6 Fees and Costs

1.7 No Results Promised

1.8 Right to Discharge and Withdraw

TITLE 9. EDUCATION

Chapter 901 - TRUST SCHOLARSHIP FUND POLICY

901.1. Statement of Purpose

901.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts

901.3. Definitions

901.4. Eligibility, Qualifications and Selection

901.5. Guidelines

901.6. Appeal

901.7. Budgetary and Reporting Responsibilities

901.8. Management

901.9. Policy Review

Chapter 902 - Child Care Department Consumer Complaint

902.1. Purpose and Policy

902.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

902.3. Definitions

902.4. Filing of a Complaint

902.5. Complaint Coordinator

902.6. Responsibilities of the Complaint Coordinator upon Receipt of a Complaint

902.7. Types of Complaints

902.8. Determination of the Severity of Complaint and Complaint Investigators

902.9. Processing Level One through Level Three Complaints

902.10. Processing Level Four Complaints

902.11. Appeal

902.12. Video Surveillance

902.13. Employee Self-Reporting

902.14. Mandatory Reporting to the Oneida Business Committee

902.15. Parent/Teacher Organization

901.16. Enforcement

[Table of Contents created by NILL in April 2019, based on materials available on tribe's website.]