# Oneida Business Committee (2026)

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## Record

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## Text

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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
10:00 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 26, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES
A.

V.

VI.

Approve the August 12, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred
Compensation Plan
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

B.

Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Elected Business
Committee Deferred Compensation Plan
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered
Care Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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B.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Determine next steps regarding six (6) vacancies - Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

B.

Accept the July 23, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the August 5, 2026 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee 2023-2026 End of Term report
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

3.

Adopt Real Property Law - Chapter 601 - Rule No. 3 - Easements Amendments
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

4.

Adopt Technology Resources Law - Chapter 215 - Rule # 001- Acceptable Use
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

5.

Adopt Technology Resources Law - Chapter 215 - Rule # 002 - Clear
Desk/Screen
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

6.

Adopt Technology Resources Law - Chapter 215 - Rule # 003 - Asset
Management
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

7.

Adopt Technology Resources Law - Chapter 215 - Rule # 004 - Security
Awareness Training
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

8.

Adopt Technology Resources Law - Chapter 215 - Rule # 008 - Third Party
Providers
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

9.

Adopt Technology Resources Law - Chapter 215 - Rule # 009 - Generative AI
Usage
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

IX.

X.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for Children & Family Tribal
Advisory Committee Consultation - Washington D.C. - August 24-26, 2026
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Review the Oneida Minimum Internal Controls Chapter 8 Sports Wagering and
determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

B.

Accept the 2026 General Election final report and declare the official results
Sponsor: Tina Skenandore, Vice Chair/Oneida Election Board

C.

Accept the final closure recommendation for the remaining Tribal Contribution
Savings Projects
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer/Jo Anne House, Chief
Counsel

REPORTS
A.

B.

OPERATIONAL
1.

Accept the Emergency Management FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director

2.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs Director FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES
1.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Jeff Bowmn, President/Bay Bank

2.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Interim Member/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers

3.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

4.

Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2026 3rd quarter report (not
submitted)
Sponsor: Elijah Metoxen, Board Member, Oneida Youth Leadership Institute

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Schedule the 2027 annual General Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Schedule the 2027 semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the CEO-Oneida Casino & Hotel FY-2026 3rd quarter report (10:00
a.m.)
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, CEO-Oneida Casino Hotel

2.

Accept the CEO-Retail Operations FY-2026 3rd quarter report (10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

3.

Accept the CEO-Human Resources FY-2026 3rd quarter report (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, CEO-Human Resources

4.

Accept the Treasurer's July 2026 report (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

5.

Determine next steps regarding the 2026 Statewide Sports Wagering
Negotiation Points (2:30 p.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

6.

Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2026 3rd quarter executive report
(1:30 p.m. on 8/26/2026)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank

7.

Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2026 3rd quarter executive report
(2:00 p.m. on 8/26/2026)
Sponsor: Matthew Kunstman, Interim President-CEO/Oneida ESC Group, LLC

8.

Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2026 3rd quarter executive report (2:30
p.m. on 8/26/2026)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise

9.

Accept the Analyses of Tribally Chartered Entities FY-2026 3rd quarter
executive report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

10.

Accept the Economic Strategy Coordinator FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

11.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer August 2026 report
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

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12.

B.

XIII.

Defer the Government Administration Director FY-2026 3rd quarter report to
the September 23, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve sixty-four (64) new enrollments
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

2.

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

3.

Review applications for two (2) vacancies- Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

4.

Review application(s) for six (6) vacancies- Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214

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Approve the August 12, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/26/26

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby
Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams),
Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams1), Taryn Webster (via
Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams),
Kaylynn Biely (via Microsoft Teams), James Bittorf (via Microsoft Teams), Carl Artman (via Microsoft
Teams), Victoria Krueger (via Microsoft Teams), Mercie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan
(via Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath (via Microsoft Teams), Nicole Rommel (via Microsoft Teams),
Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Danielle White (via Microsoft
Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet J. Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams),
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Jonas Hill
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Kaylynn Biely (via
Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Taryn Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill
(via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn
Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams),
David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via
Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliott (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda
Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Holtz (via Microsoft
Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via
Microsoft Teams), Martin Prevost (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Vankirk (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon
Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Gina Buerostro (via Microsoft
Teams), Mkedemkokwe Montgomery (via Microsoft Teams), Eddy Horkman (via Microsoft Teams),
Michelle R. Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Mia Charnon (via Microsoft Teams), Peter J. Skenandore (via
Microsoft Teams), Barbara Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Derick Denny (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa
Rauschenbach (via Microsoft Teams), Scott Denny (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft
Teams), Thurston Denny (via Microsoft Teams), Julie King (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas Reynolds (via
Microsoft Teams), Stephanie J. Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams),
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia Moore (via Microsoft Teams), Quailen Thao
(via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet J. Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Stephanie Metoxen, Dustin Teller,
Derrick King, Brian Denny, Beverly Anderson, Winnifred Thomas, Alexis Woelfel, Brandon Vande Hei,
Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams),

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings.

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I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Jonas Hill is out attending the CERS Fundraising Event in Verona, WI, at
the request of Intergovernmental Affairs.

II.

OPENING (00:00:41)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:10)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with five (5) additions, [1) under the Resolutions section,
add item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Office on Violence Against Women-FY2026 Grants to Indian
Tribal Governments Program Grant Application; 2) under the Executive Session, New Business
section, add item entitled Accept the 3rd Quarter Tribal Contributions Savings Projects reports as
information; 3) under the Executive Session, New Business section, add item entitled Review the
Consolidated Report on balances & budget plans for the Tribal Contributions Savings Projects and
determine next steps; 4) under the Executive Session, New Business section, add item entitled
Determine next steps regarding the 2026 Statewide Mobile Sports Betting Negotiations points; and 5)
under the Executive Session, New Business section, add item entitled Approve the limited waiver of
sovereign immunity - University of Wisconsin Green Bay Athletics Department & Sponsorship
Agreement - file # 2026-0597], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE
A.

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board - Patricia Moore (00:02:58)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office was administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Patricia Moore was present via Microsoft
Teams.
B.

Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission - Beverly Anderson (00:04:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office was administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Beverly Anderson was present.
C.

Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board - Brian Denny Jr. (00:08:17)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office was administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Brian Denny Jr. was present.

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D.

Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Brandon Vande Hei and Alexis
Woelfel (00:09:59)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office was administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Brandon Vande Hei and Alexis Woelfel
were present.
Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 8:40 a.m.
Item XI.A.1. was addressed next.

V.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the July 22, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:19:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the July 22, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

VI.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2026-2031
(00:19:27)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 08-12-26-A Oneida Nation Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
2026-2031, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Extension of the Emergency Adoption of the Safe
Neighborhoods Law (00:21:10)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 08-12-26-B Extension of the Emergency Adoption of the
Safe Neighborhoods Law, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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C.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Code of Ethics Law (00:24:17)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 0812-26-C Amendments to the Code of Ethics Law,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
D.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and
Commissions Law (00:29:48)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 08-12-26-D Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and
Commissions Law with one (1) noted change [in line 52 of the clean copy, delete “means Boards,
Committees, Commissions Department” and add “means the office or personnel assigned to assist
Boards, Committees, and Commissions”], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Office on Violence Against Women-FY2026 Grants to
Indian Tribal Governments Program Grant Application (00:50:42)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 08-12-26-E Office on Violence Against WomenFY2026 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program Grant Application, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

VII.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the appointment of Brandon
VandeHei and Alexis Woelfel to the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee
(00:51:05)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the appointment of
Brandon VandeHei and Alexis Woelfel to Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee seconded by
Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 9, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:51:40)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the July 9, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the July 15, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:52:00)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the July 15, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

IX.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 57th Annual
National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Convention - Buffalo, NY - October
7-11, 2026 (00:52:21)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and two
(2) additional Business Committee members to attend the 57th Annual National Indian Education
Association (NIEA) Convention in Buffalo, NY on October 7-11, 2026, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
B.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Department of
Health & Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) - Jamal,
CA - September 21-25, 2026 (00:54:58)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend
the Department of Health & Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) in Jamal,
CA on September 21-25, 2026, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
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C.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 83rd National
Congress of American Indians Annual (NCAI) Conference & Marketplace - Palm
Springs, CA - October 18-23, 2026 (00:56:24)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request from Councilman Jameson Wilson and two
(2) additional Business Committee members to attend the 83rd National Congress of American Indians
Annual (NCAI) Conference & Marketplace in Palm Springs, CA on October 18-23, 2026 and to require
the travelers to have a prep meeting with Intergovernmental Affairs to organize the schedule coverage
during the event, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
D.

Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1 for seven (7) Oneida
Gaming Commission staff - National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators
(NTGCR) - Prior Lake, MN - August 31 - September 4, 2026 (00:58:28)
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1 for seven (7)
Oneida Gaming Commission staff to attend the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators
(NTGCR) in Prior Lake, MN on August 31 - September 4, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
E.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Chairman Tehassi Hill - Prediction Market Roundtable Discussion - Washington,
D.C. - August 3-5, 2026 (01:01:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request
for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the Prediction Market Roundtable Discussion in Washington, D.C.
on August 3-5, 2026, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
F.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for Children & Families and
Tribal Advisory Committee - Worley, ID - August 3-6, 2026 (01:01:41)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel
request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the Administration for Children & Families and
Tribal Advisory Committee in Worley, ID on August 3-6, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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X.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Accept the memorandum regarding the progress report on the General Welfare
Assistance (GWA) as income for rent calculations (01:02:31)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 9:34 a.m.
Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 9:39 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the memorandum regarding the progress report on the General
Welfare Assistance (GWA) as income for rent calculations, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
B.

Accept the Nation Building Closeout Report for term 2023-2026 (01:13:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Nation Building Closeout Report for 2023-2026 term, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
C.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter of support for
the Ukwakhwa, Inc. grant application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community Grants Program (01:16:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter of
support for the Ukwakhwa, Inc. grant application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Grants Program, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
Item XII.A. was addressed next.

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XI.

REPORTS
A.

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2026 3rd
quarter report (00:11:53)
Sponsor: Lynn Metoxen, Chair/Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Board

Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 8:42 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY2026 3rd quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
2.

Accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report
(00:12:19)
Sponsor: Stephanie Metoxen, Chair/Oneida Community Library Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Community Library Board FY-2026 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
3.

Accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report (00:13:18)
Sponsor: Harmony Hill, Chair/Oneida Nation Arts Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
4.

Accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter
report (00:13:38)
Sponsor: Gerald Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Nation Veterans Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2026 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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Accept the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter
report (00:14:04)
Sponsor: Richard VanBoxtel, Chair/Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission FY-2026 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
6.

Accept the Oneida Pardon & Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2026 3rd
quarter report (00:14:25)
Sponsor: Julie King, Vice Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Pardon & Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2026
3rd quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
7.

Accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board FY2026 3rd quarter report (00:14:46)
Sponsor: Diane Hill, Chair/Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory
Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
B.

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
1.

Accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report (00:15:14)
Sponsor: Tina Skenandore, Vice Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Election Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
2.

Accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter report (00:15:36)
Sponsor: Mark Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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Accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter report
(00:15:56)
Sponsor: Chris Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Land Claims Commission

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
4.

Accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter report (00:16:17)
Sponsor: Sidney White, Chair/Oneida Land Commission

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Land Commission FY-2026 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
5.

Accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2026 3rd quarter report
(00:16:41)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2026 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
6.

Accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report (00:17:07)
Sponsor: Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss, Chair/Oneida Nation School Board

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Oneida Nation School Board FY-2026 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
7.

Accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report
(00:17:36)
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter
report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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STANDING COMMITTEES
1.

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report (00:17:59)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Finance Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
2.

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report
(00:18:17)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
3.

Accept the Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔ i Standing Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report
(00:18:36)
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/ Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔ i Standing Standing Committee

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee FY-2026 3rd
quarter report, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
Item V.A. was addressed next.

XII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - PETITION # 2026-01
1.

Accept the statement of effect regarding - Amend Judiciary Law -petition # 202601 (01:18:04)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect regarding - Amend Judiciary Law -petition #
2026-01, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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2.

Accept the legal review regarding - Amend Judiciary Law - petition # 2026-01
(01:18:32)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the legal review regarding - Amend Judiciary Law - petition #
2026-01, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
3.

Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding - Amend Judiciary Law - petition
# 2026-01 (01:18:55)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the fiscal impact statement regarding - Amend Judiciary Law petition # 2026-01, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:19:19)
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (01:19:25)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
2.

Accept the Treasurer's June 2026 report (01:19:49)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Treasurer's June 2026 report, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
B.

AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the June 22, 2026, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes (01:20:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the June 22, 2026, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
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Accept the Audit Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report (01:20:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Audit Committee FY-2026 3rd quarter report, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
3.

Accept the Roulette Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (01:20:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Roulette Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
C.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Approve the 2017-2021 Multi-Year Funding Agreement between the Oneida
Nation and the U.S. Department of Interior #11 - file # 2026-0760 (01:20:47)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the 2017-2021 Multi-Year Funding Agreement between the
Oneida Nation and the U.S. Department of Interior #11 - file # 2026-0760, seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
2.

Approve the attorney contract - Legislative Reference Office - file # 2022-0389
(01:21:07)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the attorney contract - Legislative Reference Office - file #
2022-0389, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
3.

Accept the Personnel Commission Screening/Interview Transition report in
accordance with BC Resolution # 07-08-26-G (01:21:22)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, CEO-Human Resources

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Personnel Commission Screening/Interview Transition report
in accordance with BC Resolution # 07-08-26-G, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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Accept the 3rd quarter Tribal Contributions Savings Projects report as
information (01:21:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the 3rd quarter Tribal Contributions Savings Projects reports as
information and direct the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Counsel to develop a final closure
recommendation based on the discussion for the remaining Tribal Contribution Savings Projects for the
August 25, 2026, executive session discussion, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
5.

Review the consolidated report on balances & budget plans for Tribal
Contributions Savings Projects and determine next steps (01:22:18)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion on the consolidated report on balances & budget plans
for the Tribal Contributions Savings Projects in accordance with BC resolution # 03-11-26-A, seconded
by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
6.

Determine next steps regarding the 2026 Statewide Mobile Sports Betting
Negotiations points (01:22:52)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Legislative Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion on Statewide Mobile Sports Betting Negotiations
strategy as information, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill
7.

Approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity -University of Wisconsin Green
Bay Athletics Department & Sponsorship Agreement - file # 2026-0597
(01:23:15)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve limited waiver of sovereign immunity -University of Wisconsin
Green Bay Athletics Department & Sponsorship Agreement - file # 2026-0597 with contract subject to
further review by the Business Committee and to send the discussion regarding implementation and
communication to the October 1, 2026, BC Work Session to include the Government Administration
Office and Intergovernmental Affairs, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

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ADJOURN (01:24:19)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 9:54 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

8/26/26

2. Session:

[!JI Open

Executive- must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification

3. Requested Motion:

D Accept as information; OR
Approve Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan
and Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee
Deferred Compensation Plan.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance
□ Law Office

D Gaming/Retail
D Other:

D Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

Oneida Business Committee
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
August 18, 2026
Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan and the
Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan

This memorandum requests approval of the termination of the Oneida Nation Deferred
Compensation Plan and the Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred
Compensation Plan. The Nation has determined that it is in its best interest to terminate both
Plans and that all requirements and conditions necessary for termination have been satisfied.
Accordingly, the attached resolutions and corresponding Statements of Effect (SOEs) are
submitted for Business Committee consideration and approval.

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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan
Summary
This resolution terminates the Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan effective September
1, 2026, and authorizes the execution of a Termination Amendment to the Plan. The resolution
also documents the Oneida Business Committee's findings that all conditions required for Plan
termination under Section 14.2 of the Plan and applicable federal regulations have been satisfied.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: August 10, 2026
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Business Committee previously established the Oneida Nation Deferred
Compensation Plan through Resolution 12-14-18-C as a non-qualified deferred compensation
plan for the benefit of a select group of management and highly compensated employees. The
Plan provides the Nation with the authority to terminate the Plan pursuant to Section 14.2,
provided specified conditions are met.
This resolution determines that it is in the best interests of the Nation to terminate the Oneida
Nation Deferred Compensation Plan effective September 1, 2026, and authorizes the Chairman
to execute the associated Termination Amendment as soon as administratively feasible.
In accordance with Section 14.2 of the Plan, the Oneida Business Committee finds that the
termination is not occurring proximate to a downturn in the Nation's financial health. The
resolution further provides that the Nation's only other non-qualified deferred compensation
arrangement of the same type, the Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred
Compensation Plan, is being terminated as of the same effective date.
The resolution further confirms that termination of the Plan will not result in any payments being
made during the twelve months following termination other than payments that otherwise would
have been payable under the Plan, that all Plan benefits owed will be distributed within twentyfour months of the termination date, and that the Nation will not establish a new deferred
compensation arrangement of the same type that would be aggregated with the Plan under
Treasury Regulation §1.409A-1(c) within three years following termination. The resolution
authorizes and directs the Chief Financial Officer to ensure any benefits owed under the Plan are
paid within the required timeframe.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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BC Resolution # _________________
Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee, through Resolution 12-14-18-C, established the Oneida
Nation Deferred Compensation Plan as a qualified Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
Plan (the “Plan”) for the benefit of a select group of management and highly compensated
employees, and

WHEREAS,

under Section 14.2 of the Plan, the Nation has retained the right to terminate the Plan
provided certain conditions described below are met;

WHEREAS,

the Nation, acting by and through the Oneida Business Committee, has determined that it
is in the best interests of Nation to terminate the Plan and that the requisite conditions to
terminate the plan, as described below have been met; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Plan is hereby amended to reflect that the Plan has been
terminated by the Nation as of September 1, 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the "Termination Date") and
the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes, approves and directs the Chairman to execute the
Termination Amendment to the Plan, attached hereto, as soon as administratively feasible.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 14.2 of the Plan, the Oneida Business
Committee has determined that:
1. The termination of the Plan has not occurred proximate to a downturn in the financial health of the
Nation.
2. The only other non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements sponsored by the Nation of the
same type, the Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan, is also
being terminated with respect to all participants of that plan as of the Termination Date.
3. As of the Termination Date no further payments will be made within twelve (12) months of the Plan
termination (other than those payments, if any, that would have been paid under the Plan absent
the termination).
4. All benefits owed under the Plan, if any, will be paid within twenty-four (24) months of the
Termination Date and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized and directed to pay all benefits owed
under the Plan within such timeframe.
5. The Nation will not adopt a new deferred compensation arrangement of the same type that would
be aggregated with the Plan under Section 1.409A-1(c) of the Treasury Regulations at any time
within three years following the Termination Date.

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Adopt resolution entitled Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

8/26/26

2. Session:

[!JI Open

Executive- must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification

3. Requested Motion:

D Accept as information; OR
Approve Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan
and Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee
Deferred Compensation Plan.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance
□ Law Office

D Gaming/Retail
D Other:

D Programs/Services
O DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

Oneida Business Committee
RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
August 18, 2026
Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan and the
Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan

This memorandum requests approval of the termination of the Oneida Nation Deferred
Compensation Plan and the Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred
Compensation Plan. The Nation has determined that it is in its best interest to terminate both
Plans and that all requirements and conditions necessary for termination have been satisfied.
Accordingly, the attached resolutions and corresponding Statements of Effect (SOEs) are
submitted for Business Committee consideration and approval.

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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect
Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation
Plan
Summary
This resolution terminates the Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred
Compensation Plan effective September 1, 2026, and authorizes the execution of a Termination
Amendment to the Plan. The resolution also documents the Oneida Business Committee's
findings that all conditions required for Plan termination under Section 13.2 of the Plan and
applicable federal regulations have been satisfied.
Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: August 10, 2026
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
The Oneida Business Committee previously established the Oneida Nation Elected Business
Committee Deferred Compensation Plan through Resolution 12-14-18-B as a non-qualified
deferred compensation plan for the benefit of a select group of management and highly
compensated employees. The Plan provides the Nation with the authority to terminate the Plan
pursuant to Section 13.2, provided specified conditions are met.
This resolution determines that it is in the best interests of the Nation to terminate the Oneida
Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan effective September 1, 2026,
and authorizes and approves the execution of the associated Termination Amendment as soon as
administratively feasible.
In accordance with Section 13.2 of the Plan, the Oneida Business Committee finds that the
termination is not occurring proximate to a downturn in the Nation's financial health. The
resolution further provides that the Nation's only other non-qualified deferred compensation
arrangement of the same type, the Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan, is being
terminated with respect to all participants as of the same termination date.
The resolution further confirms that termination of the Plan will not result in any payments being
made during the twelve months following termination other than payments that otherwise would
have been payable under the Plan, that all benefits owed under the Plan will be distributed within
twenty-four months of the termination date, and that the Nation will not establish a new deferred
compensation arrangement of the same type that would be aggregated with the Plan under
Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(c) within three years following the termination date. The
resolution further authorizes and directs the Chief Financial Officer to ensure that all benefits
owed under the Plan are paid within the required timeframe

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Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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BC Resolution # _________________
Resolution to Terminate Oneida Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan
WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee, through Resolution 12-14-18-B, established the Oneida
Nation Elected Business Committee Deferred Compensation Plan as a qualified NonQualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for the benefit of a select group of
management and highly compensated employees, and

WHEREAS,

under Section 13.2 of the Plan, the Nation has retained the right to terminate the Plan
provided certain conditions described below are met; and

WHEREAS,

the Nation, acting by and through the Oneida Business Committee, has determined that it
is in the best interests of Nation to terminate the Plan and that the requisite conditions to
terminate the plan, as described below have been met; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Plan is hereby amended to reflect that the Plan has been
terminated by the Nation as of September 1, 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the "Termination Date") and
the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes, approves and directs the Termination Amendment to
the Plan, attached hereto, as soon as administratively feasible.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 13.2 of the Plan, the Oneida Business
Committee has determined that:
1. The termination of the Plan has not occurred proximate to a downturn in the financial health of the
Nation.
2. The only other non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements sponsored by the Nation of the
same type, Oneida Nation Deferred Compensation Plan, is also being terminated with respect to
all participants of that plan as of the Termination Date.
3. As of the Termination Date no further payments will be made within twelve (12) months of the Plan
termination (other than those payments, if any, that would have been paid under the Plan absent
the termination).
4. All benefits owed under the Plan, if any, will be paid within twenty-four (24) months of the
Termination Date and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized and directed to pay all benefits owed
under the Plan within such timeframe.
5. The Nation will not adopt a new deferred compensation arrangement of the same type that would
be aggregated with the Plan under Section 1.409A-1(c) of the Treasury Regulations at any time
within three years following the Termination Date.

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Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/26/26

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager

DATE:

August 11, 2026

RE:

Appointment(s) – Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board

Background
One (1) vacancy was posted for the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board.
The vacancy is to complete a term ending July 31, 2030.
The vacancy has been posted since June 2026. The latest application deadline was August
07,2026, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Valerie Groleau

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending July 31, 2030, OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/26/26

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager

DATE:

August 18, 2026

RE:

Appointment(s) – Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors

Background
Two (2) vacancies are posted for the Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors. The vacancies
are to complete a term ending June 30, 2029.
The vacancy has been posted since May 2026. The latest application deadline was August 7,
2026, and two (2) application(s) were received for the following applicant(s):



Samuel McMahon
Jeff Bowman

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending June 30, 2029 OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Determine next steps regarding six (6) vacancies - Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/26/26

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AVANKIRK

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager

DATE:

August 18, 2026

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee

Background
Six (6) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee. The
vacancies are to complete terms ending December 31, 2026.
The vacancies have been posted since October 2025. The latest application deadline was
August 7, 2026, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):


Kalene White

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending December 31, 2026, OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Accept the July 23, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/12/26

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the FC Minutes for 7/23/26 & E-Poll

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☒ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☒ Other: All areas that require FC

☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☒ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

approval

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Larry Barton, Treasurer

Primary Requestor:

Ashley Blaker, Office Manager

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO:

FINANCE COMMITTEE

FROM:

ASHLEY BLAKER, OFFICE MANAGER

SUBJECT: E-POLL RESULTS – FC MINUTES OF JULY 23, 2026
DATE:

7/23/26

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

An E-Poll vote of the Finance Committee was conducted to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of July 23, 2026. The E-Poll and minutes were sent out
today and concluded today. The results of the completed E-Poll are as follows:
E-POLL RESULTS:
The r e w a s a M ajo r i t y o f 4 F C m e m be r s vot ing to app ro v e t h e Ju l y 2 3,
20 2 6, F i n an ce C om m i tt e e M eet in g Mi nu t es . FC M em b e rs vot in g i ncl ud e d:
L i s a L ig g in s , J enn i f er We bst e r, R aL i n d a Ni n ha m -L am b e ri e s, and Ch ad
F u s s.

These Finance Committee Minutes of July 23, 2026, will be placed on the next Finance
Committee agenda to acknowledge this E-Poll action. Per the FC By-Laws all Minutes of
the FC will be submitted to the Secretary’s Office once a month for BC acceptance.

Finance Administration Office
Phone: 920- 869-4491
FAO@oneidanation.org

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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FC REGULAR MEETING
JULY 23, 2026 ▪ Time: 8:30 A.M
Business Committee Conference Room

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FC MEMBERS PRESENT :
Larry Barton, BC Treasurer/FC Chair
Lisa Liggins, BC Secretary
Sarah White, Purchasing Director
Jonas Hill, BC Council Member

RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies CFO/FC Vice-Chair
Jennifer Webster, BC Council Member
Chad Fuss, Asst. GGM-Finance Casino Hotel

OTHERS PRESENT : Vanessa Miller, Eric McLester, John Nicholas, Sharon Mousseau, Linda
Jenkins, Lauren Hartman, Eric Bristol, Dana McLester, Tennille Fillipelli, Wanda Diemel, Destiny
Prendiville, Jamie Metoxen, David Emerson, Wenona Wolter, Paula Jolly, Judy Skenandore,
Emily Burgess, David Jordan, and Ashley Blaker taking notes.

I.

CALL TO ORDER: The FC Regular Meeting was called to order by the FC

Chair at 8:27 A.M .

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: JULY 23, 2026

Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve the July 23, 2026, Finance Committee
Meeting Agenda noting the six add-ons, one under Capital Expenditures #2, four under New
Business #10, #11, #12, #13, one under Admin/Internal #1, and one deletion under
Donation Requests #1. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

III.

FC MINUTES: JULY 9, 2026 (Approved via E-Poll on 7/9/26)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to acknowledge the FC E-Poll action taken on July 9, 2026,
approving the July 9, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Sarah
White. Motion carried unanimously.

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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
1. O’Mara Ag Services, Inc. – Tote Box Dryer for Cannery
Vanessa Miller, Food & Agriculture

Amount: $119,094.00

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve O’Mara Ag Services, Inc. – Tote Box Dryer for
Cannery in the amount of $119,094.00 noting that the invoice needs to be updated for
Oneida Nation. Seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. ADD-ON: Crane Engineering – Lift Station Pump Replacements
John Nicholas, DPW – Utilities

Amount: $82,122.39

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve Crane Engineering – Lift Station Pump Replacements
in the amount of $82,122.39. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.

V.

NEW BUSINESS:
1. FY27 Blkt PO – WE Energies
Sharon Mousseau, ONSS

Amount: $300,000.00

Motion by Sarah White to approve FY27 Blkt PO – WE Energies in the amount of
$300,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
2. FY27 Blkt PO – New Directions Solutions – Special Ed Teachers
Sharon Mousseau, ONSS

Amount: $494,109.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve FY27 Blkt PO – New Directions Solutions – Special Ed
Teachers in the amount of $494,109.00. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. FY27 Blkt PO – New Directions Solutions- Special Ed Co-Teachers Amount: $247,724.00
Sharon Mousseau, ONSS
Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve FY27 Blkt PO – New Directions
Solutions – Special Ed Co-Teachers in the amount of $247,724.00. Seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

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4. FY27 Blkt PO – Lamers Bus Lines Inc.
Sharon Mousseau, ONSS

Amount: $500,000.00

Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve FY27 Blkt PO – Lamers Bus Lines Inc.
in the amount of $500,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
5. FY27 Blkt PO – Houghton Mifflin Co. – School Curriculum – Year 1 of 6 Amount: $87,826.00
Sharon Mousseau, ONSS
Deferred until Purchasing can review the request due to the total contract amount is
$526,953.16 for all six years with a discount. ONSS will receive a year free if they pay
for all six years. Request can be E-Polled after Purchasing’s review of the request.
6. FY27 Blkt PO – CESA 7 – Learning & School Psychologist Services Amount: $128,016.71
Sharon Mousseau, ONSS
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve FY27 Blkt PO – CESA 7 – Learning & School
Psychologist Services in the amount of $128,016.71. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried unanimously.
7. Outagamie County – FY26 Annual Gov. Agreement – Year 5 of 5 Amount: $149,850.00
Melinda Danforth, Legislative Affairs
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve items #7 & #8 in the requested amounts. Seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Brown County – FY26 Annual Service Agreement – Year 3 of 15 Amount: $683,386.51
Melinda Danforth, Legislative Affairs
-

See Action in New Business #7.
9. FY25 Blkt PO Increase – Steiro Appraisal Service
Lauren Hartman, Land Management

Amount: $20,000.00
Total PO: $208,000.00

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve FY25 Blkt PO – Steiro Appraisal Service in the
amount of $20,000.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried
unanimously.

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10. ADD-ON: Everi Payments – Annual Maintenance & Licenses
Eric Bristol, Gaming – DTS

Amount: $105,656.87

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve Everi Payments – Annual Maintenance &
Licenses in the amount of $105,656.87. Seconded by Sarah White. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. ADD-ON: FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Charter Communications
Dana McLester, CHD

Amount: $20,000.00
Total PO: $65,000.00

Motion by Sarah White to approve FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Charter Communications in
the amount of $20,000.00. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried unanimously.
12. ADD-ON: FY26 Blkt PO Increase – ZipRecruiter, Inc.
Tennille Fillipelli, HRD

Amount: $15,000.00
Total PO: $75,000.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve FY26 Blkt PO Increase – ZipRecruiter, Inc. in the
amount of $15,000.00. Seconded by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. ADD-ON: FY27 Blkt PO – IGT Customer Agreement
Jessalyn Harvath, Gaming – Sport Betting

Amount: $1,200,000.00

Motion by Sarah White to approve FY27 Blkt PO – IGT Customer Agreement in the
amount of $1,200,000.00. Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

VI.

DONATION:

REPORT:

1. FC Donation Report – July 2026
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the FC Donation Report for July 2026. Seconded
by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST(S):

1. Visionary Ventures NFP Corp. – Donation
Requester: Shelly Tucciarelli, Executive Director
Deleted from the Agenda.

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2. The Megan Kelley Foundation – Donation
Requester: Bev Kelley-Miller, President

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies to approve from the Finance Committee Donations
the request from The Megan Kelley Foundation – Donation in the amount of $3,000.
Seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Holy Apostles Church – Donation
Requester: Judy Skenandore, President Treasurer

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request from
Holy Apostles Church – Donation in the amount of $3,000. Seconded by RaLinda NinhamLamberies. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast WI – Sponsorship
Requester: Emily Burgess, Director of Philanthropy

Amount: $3,000.00

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve from the Finance Committee Donations the request from
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast WI – Sponsorship in the amount of $3,000. Seconded
by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

VII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Jennifer Webster to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 8:49 A.M.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Chad Fuss.
Motion carried unanimously. Time: 8:50 A.M.
1. Consolidated Health – FY26 Blkt PO Increase – MD Contract #2026-0062
Lesley Ness, Comp. Health
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve Consolidated Health – FY26 Blkt PO Increase – MD
Contract #2026-0062 in the amount requested. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried
unanimously.

VIII.

ADMINISTRATIVE /INTERNAL:
1. ADD-ON: Finance Committee – FY26 3rd Quarter Report to the BC
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Finance Committee – FY26 3rd Quarter
Report to the BC. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
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IX.

FOLLOW UP: None

X.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – IGT Replacement Parts
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept as information only items #1 and #2 under For
Information Only. Seconded by Chad Fuss. Motion carried unanimously.
2. FY26 Blkt PO Increase – Patriot Replacement Parts
David Emerson, Gaming – Slots
-

See Action in For Information Only #1.

XI. ADJOURN: Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn. Seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried unanimously. Time: 8:53 A.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Ashley Blaker, Office Manager
& Finance Committee Contact/Recording Secretary

Finance Committee Approval Date of Minutes via E-Poll:

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July 23, 2026

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Accept the August 5, 2026 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/26/26

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the August 5, 2026 Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
August 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Present: Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster
Others Present: Clorissa Leeman, Grace Elliott, Carolyn Salutz
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Ashley Blaker, Rhiannon Metoxen, Fawn Cottrell, Melissa
Alvarado, Rae Skenandore, Kaylynn Biely, Kristal Hill, Fawn Billie, Thurston Denny, Lora
Danforth, Michelle Braaten, Jada Lassila, Peggy Helm-Quest, Derrick King, Isaiah Skenandore,
Kristin Jorgenson-Dann, Quailen Thao, Taryn Webster, Sidney White, Valerie Webster, Tina
Jorgenson, Lorna Skenandore, Michelle Tipple, Justin Nishimoto, David Jordan
I.

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the August 5, 2026, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved
1. July 15, 2026 LOC Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the July 15, 2026, LOC meeting minutes and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried
unanimously.

III.

Current Business
1. Safe Neighborhoods Law.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the public meeting packet for the proposed Safe
Neighborhoods law and forward the Safe Neighborhoods law to a public meeting to be
held on September 10, 2026; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the emergency adoption extension packet for the
Safe Neighborhoods law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration;
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.

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2. Petition: G. Powless-Buenrostro – Amend the Judiciary Law #2026-01.
Motion by Jennifer Websyer to approve the updated public comment review memorandum,
draft, and legislative analysis for the proposed amendments to the Boards, Committees,
and Commissions law; seconded by Jonas Hill. Kirby Metoxen opposed Motion carried.
3. Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments.
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the adoption packet for the Boards, Committees, and
Commissions Law Amendments and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Code of Ethics Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the proposed amendments
to the Code of Ethics and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration;
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

IV.

New Submissions

V.

Additions

VI.

Administrative Updates
1. Legislative Operating Committee Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Report.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the LOC Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Report
and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 9:41 a.m.; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried unanimously.

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Accept the Legislative Operating Committee 2023-2026 End of Term report

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

08/26/26

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR
Accept the Legislative Operating Committee 2023-2026 End of Term Report.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services
☐ DTS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

Oneida Business Committee
Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairperson
August 19, 2026
2023-2026 Legislative Operating Committee End of Term Report

The Legislative Operating Committee is the legislative body of the Oneida Nation and is
comprised of the five (5) non-officer members of the Oneida Business Committee. During the
2023-2026 legislative term the Legislative Operating Committee was comprised of the following
members:
 Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairman;
 Kirby Metoxen, LOC Vice-Chairman;
 Jennifer Webster;
 Jonas Hill; and
 Marlon Skenandore.1
This report details the Legislative Operating Committee’s accomplishments during the 2023-2026
legislative term and is based on information from the Legislative Operating Committee’s Active
Files List (“AFL”), which is used to track the work of the Legislative Operating Committee.
Table 1. below provides a summary of the Legislative Operating Committee’s work during the
2023-2026 legislative term. The remainder of the report provides more in-depth details on the
accomplishments of the Legislative Operating Committee.
Table 1.
Summary of the Legislative Operating Committee 2023-2026 Term
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Legislation
Laws Adopted or Amended
Laws Added to AFL and Incomplete at End of Term
Laws Removed from Active Files List
Total Legislative Items Added to AFL
NON-LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Bylaws Amendments

1

27
50
4
81

Marlon Skenandore resigned from the Oneida Business Committee on June 23, 2026. On July 8, 2026, the Oneida
Business Committee accepted the resignation noting that it is not possible to hold a special General Tribal Council
meeting in compliance with the Ten Day Notice Policy to address the vacancy due to there being two (2) months left
in the term and that the 2026 General Election is schedule for July 11, 2026.

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Bylaws Amendments Adopted
Bylaws Amendments Added to AFL and Incomplete at End of Term
Bylaws Removed from AFL
Administrative Rules
Administrative Rules Certified by LOC
Administrative Rules Incomplete at End of Term
General Tribal Council Petitions
GTC Petitions Processed
GTC Petitions Placed onto AFL and Incomplete at End of Term
Total Non-Legislative Items Added to AFL
Total Legislative and Non-Legislative Items Added to AFL During Term

1
0
9
16
0
9
0
35
116

Chart 1. below looks at the completion status of all items added to the Active Files List at the end
of the 2023-2026 term.

Chart 1. Completion Status of All Items Added to the
Active Files List
Removed from AFL
13%

Completed Legislation,
Bylaws, Administrative
Rules, Petitions
Incomplete at End of Term

Removed from AFL

Incomplete at End of
Term
42%

Completed
Legislation, Bylaws,
Administrative Rules,
Petitions
45%

Overall, the Legislative Operating Committee completed fifty-three (53) items during the 20232026 legislative term, which included work on laws of the Nation – including both new laws and
amendments, bylaws, administrative rules, and statements of effect for General Tribal Council
petitions. Fifty (50) items remain incomplete at the end of the legislative term. Fifteen (15) items
were removed from the Active Files List.
While working on all of these items the Legislative Operating Committee held public meetings
and public comment periods for twenty-three (23) pieces of legislation, held over five hundred
(500) work meetings, and held sixteen (16) community outreach events.
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The Legislative Operating Committee completed approximately forty-six (46%) of all work that
was placed on the Active Files List during the 2023-2026 legislative term.
LEGISLATION
The main responsibility of the Legislative Operating Committee is the drafting of legislation –
including both new laws and amendments to laws. Drafting legislation allows the Nation to
exercise its inherent sovereignty. Legislation of the Nation effects every facet of the Nation:
 Legislation assists in creating strong economic systems and ensuring the long-term stability
of the Nation;
 Legislation promotes social changes and public safety;
 Legislation provides effective guidance for every area and department of the Nation; and
 Legislation promotes good governance.
The drafting and development of legislation helps build a responsible Nation which advances
On^yote?a.ka principles. The Legislative Operating Committee adopted twenty-seven (27) pieces
of legislation this term.
The Legislative Operating Committee utilizes the Legislative Procedures Act to develop
legislation. Once the Legislative Operating Committee decides to add a legislative request to its
Active Files List the development of proposed legislation begins with conducting research on the
topic of the legislation. The Legislative Operating Committee organizes and conducts
collaborative work meetings with affected entities to develop the proposed legislation. Once a draft
of the proposed legislation is developed and a legislative analysis is completed, the Legislative
Operating Committee holds a public meeting and public comment period for the proposed
legislation for the purpose of collecting input from the community. Once the Legislative Operating
Committee considers all public comments that were received and finalizes the draft, a fiscal impact
statement is requested. The proposed legislation is then presented to the Oneida Business
Committee or General Tribal Council for adoption.
Table 2. below provides more details on the status of the Legislative Operating Committee’s
legislative accomplishments and work during the 2023-2026 legislative term.
Table 2.
Legislation During the 2023 - 2026 Term
ADOPTED LEGISLATION
New Laws Adopted
Safe Neighborhoods Law [Emergency Expires 08/25/26]
Probate Law [Emergency Expires 10/22/26]
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Higher Education Grant Law
Elder Protection Law
Safe Neighborhoods Law [Emergency Extension Expires 2/25/27]
Amendments Adopted
Clean Air Policy Amendments
Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Law Amendments
Back Pay Law Amendments
Vehicle Driver Certification and Fleet Management Law
Amendments
Computer Resource Ordinance Amendments
Investigative Leave Policy Amendments
Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law Amendments
Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments
Election Law Emergency Amendments [Emergency Expired
12/25/25]
Landlord Tenant Law Amendments
Workplace Violence Law Amendments
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Amendments
Public Use of Tribal Land Law Amendments
Independent Contractor Policy Amendments
Budget and Finances Law Amendments
Real Property Law Amendments
Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Law Amendments
Pardon and Forgiveness Law Amendments
Eviction and Termination Law Amendments
Election Law Emergency Amendments [Emergency Expires 1/8/27]
Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments
Code of Ethics Amendments

Total Laws Adopted

BC-04-22-26-F
BC-07-08-26-B
BC-08-12-26-B
22
BC-02-14-24-A
BC_02-14-24-B
BC-07-24-24-C
BC-09-25-24-B
BC-10-09-24-A
BC-11-13-24-I
BC-01-22-25-B
BC-05-14-25-B
BC-06-25-25-B
BC-06-25-25-C
BC-01-14-26-A
BC-01-14-26-B
BC-01-28-26-D
BC-01-28-26-E
BC-04-22-26-A
BC-04-22-26-B
BC-04-22-26-C
BC-07-08-26-I
BC-07-08-26-J
BC-07-08-26-K
BC-08-12-26-D
BC-08-12-26-C

27

LEGISLATION ADDED TO AFL BUT INCOMPLETE AT END OF TERM
New Laws Added to AFL But Incomplete at End of Term
22
Business Corporations Law
Credit Collections Law
Culturally Significant Event Participation Program Law
Data Sovereignty Law
Fire Signs Law
GTC Government Participation GWE Law
Guardianship Law

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Lavish and Extravagant Trip and Gratuities Law
Marijuana Law
Minors Trust General Welfare Assistance Law
Misappropriation of Funds Law
Oneida Language Law
Probate Law [Permanent Adoption]
Renewable Energy Law
Safe Neighborhoods Law [Permanent Adoption]
Sanctions and Penalties Law
Short-Term Rental Law
Taxation Law
Traffic Law
Tribal Sovereignty in Data Research Law
Two Spirit Inclusion Law
Uniform Commercial Code
Amendments Added to AFL But Incomplete at End of Term
28
All Terrain Vehicle Law Amendments
Cemetery Law Amendments
Child Custody, Placement, and Visitation Law Amendments
Community Support Fund Law Amendments
Conflict of Interest Law Amendments
Disposition of Excess Tribal Property Policy Amendments or Repeal
Domestic Animals Law Amendments
Election Law Amendments
Endowments Law Amendments
Furlough Law Amendments
General Tribal Council Meeting Stipend Payment Policy Amendments
Indian Preference in Contracting Law Amendments
Judiciary Law Amendments
Layoff Policy Amendments
Local Land Use Regulation Reimbursement Policy Repeal
Marriage Law Amendments
Oneida General Welfare Law Amendments
Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures Amendments
Oneida Travel and Expense Policy Repeal
Oneida Worker’s Compensation Law Amendments
On-Site Waste Disposal Law Amendments
Ten Day Notice Policy Amendments
Tribal Environmental Response Law Amendments
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Tribal Environmental Quality Review Law Amendments
Vendor Licensing Law Amendments
Water Resources Law Amendments
Well Abandonment Law Amendments
Whistleblower Protection Law Amendments

Total Laws Remaining on AFL

50

LEGISLATION REMOVED FROM AFL
Laws Removed from AFL
4
Environmental Review Law
Gift Card Law
Oneida General Welfare Law Amendments
Oneida Land Trust Law
See Attachment 1. for a visual representation of all legislation on the Active Files List during the
2023-2026 legislative term and its current progress at the end of term.
See Attachment 2. for a summary of all adopted or amended legislation for the 2023-2026
legislative term.
Chart 2. below looks at the status of all legislative items – meaning new laws and amendments to
laws - added to the Active Files List at the end of the 2023-2026 term.

Chart 2. Status of Legislation Added to the Active Files List
Removed from AFL
5%

Adopted or Amended
33%
Adopted or Amended
Incomplete at End of Term
Removed from AFL

Incomplete at End of
Term
62%

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Looking specifically at legislation of the Nation, twenty-seven (27) legislative items, including
new laws and amendments to laws, were adopted into law during the 2023-2026 legislative term.
Fifty (50) legislative items remain incomplete on the Active Files List at the end of term. Four (4)
legislative items were removed from the Active Files List during the 2023-2026 term.
The Legislative Operating Committee completed approximately thirty-three percent (33%) of
legislative items that were placed on the Active Files List during the 2023-2026 term. For
comparison, here are the completion rates for legislation specifically during prior terms:
 2020-2023 term - forty-seven percent (47%);
 2017-2020 term - fifty-six percent (56%);
 2014-2017 term - fifty-three percent (53%);
 2011-2014 term - fifty-four percent (54%); and
 2008-2011 term - fifty-eight percent (58%).
Although it appears that the Legislative Operating Committee’s completion rate was less than prior
terms – it is important to look closer at the composition of the work completed each term,
specifically in regard to the ratio of work that was completed on an emergency and permanent
basis.
During the 2023-2026 legislative term, the Legislative Operating Committee was careful to closely
follow the Legislative Procedures Act’s standard for emergency legislation, while focusing much
of its effort on the development of permanent legislation. This legislative term only five (5) out of
the twenty-seven (27) pieces of legislation adopted or amended were completed on an emergency
basis – meaning that eighty-one (81%) of the completed work was completed on a permanent
basis.
For comparison, below is the data for the percentage of legislation completed on a permanent basis
during prior terms:
 2020-2023 term - Thirteen (13) out of thirty-nine (39) laws adopted or amended on a
permanent basis – thirty-three percent (33%) of the completed work.
 2017-2020 term - Eighteen (18) out of thirty-three (33) laws adopted or amended on a
permanent basis –fifty-five percent (55%) of the completed work.
 2014-2017 term - Twenty-eight (28) out of forty-six (46) laws adopted or amended on a
permanent basis – sixty-one percent (61%) of the completed work.
Chart 3. below looks at the ratio of permanent and emergency status of all legislative items
adopted or amended at the end of the 2023-2026 term.

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Chart. 3 Permant vs. Emergency Status of Completed
Legislation
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
2023-2026

2020-2023

2017-2020

Permanent Adoption or Amendment

2014-2017

Emergency Adoption or Amendment

Although the Legislative Operating Committee’s rate of completion overall for legislation added
to the Active Files List may be lower than prior terms, when specifically looking at the ratio of
permanent work completed compared to emergency work completed, the Legislative Operating
Committee completed a higher percentage of legislation on a permanent basis this term in
comparison to prior terms.
BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
For many years the Legislative Operating Committee has assisted boards, committees, and
commissions with the drafting of their bylaws, and also provided a legislative analysis of all bylaws
which provided a plain English explanation of the changes and also ensured the bylaws were in
compliance with the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law as well as any other law of the
Nation.
Table 3. below demonstrates the status of all bylaws that were added to the Active Files List during
the 2023-2026 legislative term.
Table 3.
Bylaws During the 2023-2026 Term
ADOPTED BYLAWS
Audit Committee Bylaws Amendments
Total Bylaws Adopted
1
BYLAWS ADDED TO AFL BUT INCOMPLETE AT END OF TERM
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Total Bylaws Remaining on AFL
0
BYLAWS REMOVED FROM AFL
Finance Committee Bylaws Amendments
Oneida Election Board Bylaws Amendments
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging Bylaws Amendments
Oneida Nation School Board Bylaws Amendments
Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee Bylaws Amendments
Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaws Amendments
Pardon and Screening Committee Bylaws Amendments
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board Bylaws Amendments
Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔi Commission Bylaws
Total Bylaws Removed from AFL
9
Looking specifically at bylaws of the Nation, one (1) set of bylaws were amended during the 20232026 legislative term. No bylaws remain incomplete on the Active Files List at the end of term.
Nine (9) sets of bylaws were removed from the Active Files List during the 2023-2026term.
The Legislative Operating Committee completed approximately ten percent (10%) of bylaws that
were placed on the Active Files List during the 2023-2026 term.
During the 2023-2026 the Legislative Operating Committee transferred the responsibility to assist
with amending and developing bylaws from the Legislative Operating Committee to the Oneida
Law Office and the Government Administrative Office.
Previously, when a board, committee, or commission sought amendments to their bylaws they
submitted a request to the Legislative Operating Committee. The Legislative Operating Committee
then decides to either accept the request and add the bylaws amendments to its Active Files List
or deny the request for amendments. If bylaws are added to the Active Files List for amendments
to be made, the Legislative Operating Committee then assigns an attorney from the Legislative
Reference Office to assist with drafting and/or processing the bylaws amendments so they
ultimately can be presented to the Oneida Business Committee for adoption.
The Boards, Committees, and Commissions law requires that amendments to bylaws of boards,
committees, and commissions of the Nation be approved by the Oneida Business Committee, in
addition to the General Tribal Council when applicable, prior to implementation. [1 O.C. 105.111]. It is not required that amendments to bylaws be processed through the Legislative Operating
Committee.
Now, the Government Administrative Office and the board, committee, or commission’s assigned
attorney from the Oneida Law Office assist in developing amendments to bylaws. This change in
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process allows bylaw amendments to be directly placed on an Oneida Business Committee meeting
agenda for approval. This means the Legislative Operating Committee no longer processes
amendments to bylaws for boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation, which streamlines
the amendment process.
The Government Administrative Office and the Oneida Law Office began aiding boards,
committees, and commissions with processing amendments to their bylaws on June 1, 2024.
The Legislative Operating Committee, Oneida Law Office, and the Government Administrative
Office believe this change created a more efficient and effective process for amending bylaws of
boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL PETITIONS
The Constitution and Bylaws of the Oneida Nation provides that fifty (50) qualified voters may,
by written notice, call special meetings of the General Tribal Council. [Article III Section 6 of the
Constitution]. The Oneida Business Committee requires that when a petition for a special General
Tribal Council meeting is submitted a statement of effect, legal, and financial opinion are
developed regarding the petition so that the information can be shared with the General Tribal
Council in order to assist in creating informed discussion and improved decision-making. The
Legislative Reference Office provides a statement of effect for all petitions. The statement of effect
for petitions explains the legislative impact adopting the requested action of a petition would have
on the laws and policies of the Nation.
Table 4. below provides the number of General Tribal Council petitions a statement of effect was
provided for during the 2023-2026 term:
Table 4.
General Tribal Council Petitions during the 2023-2026 Term
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL PETITIONS COMPLETED
Petition: C. Kestell – Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program #2024-01
Petition: L. Blackowl - New Recreation/Community Center Build #2024-02
Petition: S. Benton – Move Oneida Nation Art Program under Tourism or Community
Development #2024-03
Petition: S. Benton –Personnel Policies and Procedures Amendments #2025-01
Petition: S. Benton – Trial Court Rules Amendments #2025-02
Petition: K. Schultz – General Welfare Assistance Payment to Membership #2025-03
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Petition: G. Powless-Buenrostro – Amend Administrative Rulemaking Law #2025-05
Petition: G. Powless-Buenrostro – Amend Judiciary Law #2026-01
Total GTC Petitions Completed
9
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNTIL PETITIONS INCOMPLETE AT END OF TERM
Total GTC Petitions Incomplete at End of Term
0
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNTIL PETITIONS REMOVED FROM AFL
Total GTC Petitions Removed from AFL
0
Looking specifically at General Tribal Council petitions for the Nation, nine (9) statements of
effect for General Tribal Council petitions were completed during the 2023-2026 legislative term.
Zero (0) statement of effects for General Tribal Council petitions remain incomplete on the Active
Files List at the end of term.
The Legislative Operating Committee completed work on one hundred percent (100%) of
statements of effect for General Tribal Council petitions that were placed on the Active Files List
during the 2023-2026 term.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
The Legislative Operating Committee assists in the development of rules under the Administrative
Rulemaking law. Upon request the Legislative Operating Committee will provide guidance and
drafting assistance to any entity of the Nation that has been delegated administrative rulemaking
authority and tasked with the development of a rule. Once a rule has been drafted by an entity, the
Legislative Reference Office provides the entity with a statement of effect for the proposed rule.
The statement of effect explains the impact adopting a rule would have on the laws and policies of
the Nation and provides whether the rule exceeds the delegated rulemaking authority.
The Legislative Operating Committee is then tasked with certifying a rule before it is presented to
the Oneida Business Committee for consideration. The Legislative Operating Committee reviews
the proposed rule and accompanying administrative record to ensure that the promulgation of the
rule complies with the procedural requirements contained in this law; that the administrative record
is complete; and that the rule does not exceed its rulemaking authority or conflict with any other
law, policy, rule or resolution of the Nation.
Table 5. below demonstrates the administrative rules that have been certified by the Legislative
Operating Committee and adopted, amended, or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee
during the 2023-2026 term.

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Table 5.
Administrative Rules Certified During the 2023-2026 Term
COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rule
Certification
Adoption
Date
Date
Leasing Law Rule No. 6 - Homeownership by Independent
3/6/24
3/27/24
Purchase (HIP) Program Amendments
Landlord-Tenant Law Rule No. 2 - Income Based Rental
8/1/24
8/14/24
Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements
Amendments
Real Property Law Rule No. 2 - Comprehensive Housing
10/16/24
11/13/24
Division Residential Sales Amendments
Real Property Law Rule No 1 - Land Assessments for the
2/5/25
2/12/25
Nation’s Decisionmakers to Build an Autonomous Community
Real Property Law Rule No 2 – Land Use Licenses
2/5/25
2/12/25
Real Property Law Rule No. 3 - Easements
2/19/25
2/26/25
Leasing Law Rule No. 2 – Agricultural Leases Amendments
3/16/26
None
Real Property Law Rule No. 3 – Easements Emergency
5/6/26
5/13/26
Amendments
Higher Education Grant Law Rule No. 1 – Student Eligibility
7/1/26
7/8/26
Requirements and Administration
Real Property Law Rule No. 3 – Easements Amendments
8/19/26*
Technology Resource Law Rule No. 1 – Acceptable Use
8/19/26*
Technology Resource Law Rule No. 2 – Clear Desk/Screen
8/19/26*
Technology Resource Law Rule No. 3 – Asset Management
8/19/26*
Technology Resource Law Rule No. 4 – Security Awareness
8/19/26*
Training
Technology Resource Law Rule No. 8 – Third Party Providers
8/19/26*
Technology Resource Law Rule No. 9 – Generative AI Usage
8/19/26*
Total Completed Administrative Rules
16
INCOMPLETE ADMINISTRTIVE RULES REMAINING ON AFL
Total Incomplete Administrative Rules on the AFL
0
Looking specifically at administrative rules for the Nation, sixteen (16) administrative rules were
completed during the 2023-2026 legislative term. This includes seven (7) administrative rules
noted with a * in the chart that are on the agenda to be certified at the August 19, 2026, Legislative
Operating Committee meeting when this memorandum is also on the agenda, and then sent to the
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administrative rules remain incomplete on the Active Files List at the end of term. Zero (0)
administrative rules were removed from the Active Files List during the 2023-2026 term.
The Legislative Operating Committee completed work on one hundred percent (100%) of
administrative rules that were placed on the Active Files List during the 2023-2026 term.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
During the 2023-2026 Legislative Term the Legislative Operating Committee focused its efforts
on enhancing community involvement through outreach and communication. The Legislative
Operating Committee prioritized community engagement by holding various community outreach
events throughout the term outside of those typically required by the legislative process in the
Legislative Procedures Act.
Table 5. below demonstrates the various community outreach events the Legislative Operating
Committee held during the 2023-2026 term.
Table 6.
Community Outreach Events Held During the 2023-2026 Legislative Term
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
December 6, 2023 Community Meeting: Elder Protection Law, Oneida Language Law, Higher
Education Scholarship Law
March 6, 2024 Community Meeting: Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures, Sanctions and
Penalties Law, Eviction and Termination Law Amendments
June 4, 2024 Community Meeting: Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Amendments,
Guardianship Law
June 19, 2024 Community Meeting: Eviction and Termination Law Amendments
September 4, 2024 Community Meeting: Limited Liability Company Law, Probate Law
December 4, 2024 Community Meeting: Marijuana Law, Short Term Rental Law, Boards,
Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments
March 19, 2025 Community Meeting: Elder Protection Law, Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping
Law Amendments, and Indian Preference in Contracting Law Amendments
June 18, 2025 Community Meeting: Ten Day Notice Policy Amendments, Election Law
Amendments, and Renewable Energy Law
September 17, 2025 Community Meeting: Budget and Finances Law Amendments, Higher
Education Grant Law, Elder Protection Law
June 29, 2026 Community Meeting: 2023-2026 Legislative Term Accomplishments, Issues for
Consideration during 2026-2029 Legislative Term, Holding Community Meetings
Total Community Meetings Held
10

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COMMUNITY WORK SESSIONS
April 2, 2024 Community Work Session: Eviction and Termination Law Amendments
April 2, 2025 Community Work Session: Sanctions and Penalties Law
Total Community Work Sessions Held
2
ONEIDA FARMERS MARKET
August 14, 2025 Oneida Farmers Market
August 28, 2025 Oneida Farmers Market
September 11, 2025 Oneida Farmers Market
September 25, 2025 Oneida Farmers Market
Total Oneida Farmers Markets Attended
4

Total Community Outreach Events

16

The Legislative Operating Committee held ten (10) community meetings this legislative term.
Community meetings were held from 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. in the in the Norbert Hill
Center’s cafeteria. Topics for discussion were assigned to each community meeting, and the
community was invited to come share a meal with the Legislative Operating Committee and take
part in open discussion in which people could share comments, questions, or suggestions on
potential issues that should be addressed regarding the topics discussed.
The Legislative Operating Committee held two (2) community work sessions this legislative term.
Community work sessions were held from 12:00 p.m. through 1:30 p.m. in the Norbert Hill
Center’s Business Committee Conference Room as well as on Microsoft Teams. The purpose of a
community work session was to read through a designated law line-by-line and collect comments,
questions, or suggestions from the community in attendance for how to potentially amend the
language included in the law.
The Legislative Operating Committee attended four (4) Oneida Farmers Market. At the Oneida
Farmers Market the Legislative Operating Committee had a booth from 12:00 p.m. through 6:00
p.m. in which members of the Legislative Operating Committee were present to talk with the
community, answer questions, listen to ideas, and share information on legislation that was being
developed.
Prioritizing holding community outreach events provided the community with more opportunities
to learn about and become involved in the legislative process, which only leads to better legislation
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CONCLUSION
The Legislative Operating Committee’s 2023-2026 legislative term was successful. Important
legislative work was completed that aligns with the Oneida Nation’s vision, A Nation of strong
families built on Tsi >Niyukwaliho T^ and a strong economy.
The Legislative Operating Committee hopes that the 2026-2029 legislative term will continue to
focus on improving public participation and the development of important legislative efforts.
Yaw^ko.

The 2023-2026 Legislative Operating Committee
From left to right:
Vice Chairman Kirby Metoxen, Chairman Jameson Wilson, Jennifer Webster, Marlon
Skenandore, and Jonas Hill

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Attachment 1.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIVE FILES LIST 2023-2026
Updated 08/13/2026

Legislation Name

Sponsor

All Terrain Vehicle Law Amends
Back Pay Law Amendments
Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law
Amends
Budget and Finances Law Amends
Business Corporations Law
Cemetery Law Amends
Child Custody, Placement, and Visitation
Law Amendments
Clean Air Policy Amendments
Code of Ethics Law Amends
Community Support Fund Law Amends
Computer Resources Law Amendments
Conflict of Interest Law Amends
Credit Collections Law
Culturally Significant Event Participation
Program Law
Data Sovereignty Law
Disposition of Excess Tribal Property Policy
Amendments or Repeal
Domestic Animals Law Amends
Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Law
Amendments
Elder Protection Law
Election Law Emergency Amends (12/25/25)
Election Law Emergency Amends (1/8/27)
Election Law Amends
Endowments Law Amends
Eviction and Termination Law Amends
Fire Signs Law
Furlough Law Amends
General Tribal Council Stipend Payment
Policy Amendments
GTC Government Participation GWE Law

Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Kirby Metoxen

Research

Drafting/
Work
Meetings

BC-07-24-24-C
BC-08-12-26-D

Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jameson Wilson

BC-04-22-26-A

Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Kirby Metoxen

BC-02-14-24-A
BC-08-12-26-C
BC-10-09-24-A

Jameson Wilson
Kirby Metoxen
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Kirby Metoxen
Jennifer Webster
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster
Kirby Metoxen

BC-02-14-24-B
BC-07-08-26-B
BC-06-25-25-B
BC-07-08-26-K

BC-07-08-26-J

Jonas Hill

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Draft
Approved
by LOC

Leg.
Analysis

Public
Meeting

Fiscal
Impact
Statement

LOC
Approved
Adoption
Packet

OBC or
GTC
Adoption

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Attachment 1.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIVE FILES LIST 2023-2026
Updated 08/13/2026

Guardianship Law
Higher Education Scholarship Law
Hunting, Fishing, & Trapping Law Amends
Independent Contractor Law Amends
Indian Preference in Contracting Law
Amends
Investigative Leave Policy Amendments
Judiciary Law Amendments
Landlord Tenant Law Amends
Lavish & Extravagant Trip & Gratuities Law
Law Enforcement Ordinance Amends
Layoff Policy Amendments
Local Land Use Regulation Reimbursement
Policy Repeal
Marijuana Law
Marriage Law Amendments
Minors Trust General Welfare Assistance
Law
Misappropriation of Funds Law
Oneida General Welfare Law Amendments

Oneida Language Law
Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures
Amends
Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law
Amendments
Oneida Travel and Expense Policy Repeal
Oneida Worker’s Compensation Amends
Onsite Waste Disposal Law Amends
Pardon and Forgiveness Law Amendments
Plastic Free Law
Probate Law Emergency Adoption (Exp.
10/22/26)
Probate Law
Public Use of Tribal Land Law Amends

Kirby Metoxen
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill

Marlon
Skenandore
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Kirby Metoxen

BC-04-22-26-F
BC-01-14-26-B
BC-01-28-26-E
BC-11-13-24-I
BC-06-25-25-C
BC-05-14-25-B

Jameson Wilson
Jennifer Webster
All LOC
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Kirby Metoxen
All LOC

Jameson Wilson
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Kirby Metoxen
Jameson Wilson
Kirby Metoxen
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill

BC-01-22-25-B

BC-07-08-26-I
BC-04-22-26-E

BC-01-28-26-D

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LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIVE FILES LIST 2023-2026
Updated 08/13/2026

Real Property Law Amends
Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Law
Amends
Renewable Energy Law
Safe Neighborhoods Law Emergency
Adoption (Exp. 8/25/26)
Safe Neighborhoods Law Emergency
Adoption Extension (Exp. 2/25/27)
Safe Neighborhoods Law
Sanctions and Penalties Law
Short Term Rental Law
Taxation Law
Time and Attendance Law for Elected
Officials
Ten Day Notice Policy Amends
Traffic Law
Tribal Environmental Response Law Amends
Tribal Environmental Quality Review Law
Amends
Tribal Sovereignty in Data Research Law
Two Spirit Inclusion Law
Uniform Commercial Code
Vehicle Driver Certification and Fleet
Management Law Amendments
Vendor Licensing Law Amends
Water Resources Law Amends
Well Abandonment Law Amends
Workplace Violence Law

Jameson Wilson
Kirby Metoxen
Jonas Hill
Jameson Wilson
Jameson Wilson

BC-04-22-26-B
BC-04-22-26-C

Jameson Wilson

BC-08-12-26-B

BC-02-25-26-C

Jameson Wilson
Jennifer Webster
Jonas Hill
Jameson Wilson
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jennifer Webster
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster
Jennifer Webster
Jameson Wilson
Jameson Wilson

BC-09-25-24-B

Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jonas Hill
Jennifer Webster

BC-01-14-26-A

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Legislative Operating Committee
Accomplishments Summary
2023-2026
Table of Contents
BACK PAY LAW AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................ 2
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS LAW AMENDMENTS ......................... 2
BUDGET AND FINANCES LAW AMENDMENTS ................................................................. 4
CLEAN AIR POLICY AMENDMENTS .................................................................................... 5
CODE OF ETHICS AMENDMENTS ........................................................................................ 6
COMPUTER RESOURCES ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ................................................ 7
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE LAW AMENDMENTS ............................... 8
ELDER PROTECTION LAW ..................................................................................................... 8
ELECTION LAW EMERGENCY AMENDMENTS ................................................................ 9
ELECTION LAW EMERGENCY AMENDMENTS .............................................................. 10
EVICTION AND TERMINATION LAW AMENDMENTS ...................................................11
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT LAW ................................................................................... 12
HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LAW AMENDMENTS ........................................ 13
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POLICY AMENDMENTS ............................................ 15
INVESTIGATIVE LEAVE POLICY AMENDMENTS .......................................................... 15
LANDLORD TENANT LAW AMENDMENTS ...................................................................... 17
ONEIDA LIFE INSURANCE PLAN LAW AMENDMENTS ................................................ 18
ONEIDA NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS .................... 19
PARDON AND FORGIVENESS LAW AMENDMENTS ...................................................... 20
PROBATE LAW EMERGENCY ADOPTION ........................................................................ 21
PUBLIC USE OF TRIBAL LAND LAW AMENDMENTS .................................................... 22
REAL PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENTS ............................................................................. 23
RECYCING AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL LAW AMENDMENTS .............................. 25
SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS LAW EMERGENCY ADOPTION ........................................... 26
SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS LAW EMERGENCY ADOPTION EXTENSION ................... 27
SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES LAW .................................................................................... 28
VEHICLE DRIVER CERTIFICATION AND FLEET MANAGEMENT LAW
AMENDMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 29
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE LAW AMENDMENTS ............................................................. 30

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BACK PAY LAW AMENDMENTS
Sponsor: Jonas Hill
Drafter: Clorissa Leeman

BC-07-24-24-C

Purpose: Set forth standards used in the reinstatement of an employee and the calculation of back
pay for all employees of the Nation in accordance with the Nation’s laws.
Amendments:
 Include a new section in the law which provides for the reinstatement of employee who
had involuntary separation overturned and addresses such issues as:
 Requirement to hold a position pending litigation;
 Amending the position description or eliminating the position pending an employee
appeal;
 Reinstatement to the position the employee was involuntarily separated from;
 Clarify that back pay calculations shall be made using the employee’s last wage in the
position which they were terminated from; and
 Clarify the circumstances in which an employee is not eligible to work, and therefore is
not eligible for back pay.

BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS LAW AMENDMENTS
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen
Drafter: Carolyn Salutz
BC-08-12-26-D
Purpose: Govern boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation, including the procedures
regarding the appointment and election of individuals to boards, committees, and commissions,
creation of bylaws, maintenance of official records, compensation, to establish clear standards of
conduct, and other items related to boards, committees, and commissions.
Amendments:
 Clarify the purpose of the amendments is to establish clear standards of conduct.
 Clarify it is the policy of the Nation that appointed and elected individuals serving on a
board, committee, or commission of the Nation carry themselves in a way that brings honor
to the Oneida people and government.
 Strengthen, clarify, and add definitions for Conflict of Interest, fiscal year, letter, member,
political appointee, and Secretary.
 Clarify the Oneida Business Committee or designee shall be responsible for drafting the
initial bylaws and the Oneida Business Committee will approve the initial bylaws.
 Clarify the responsibilities of the Boards, Committees, Commissions Department,
including:
 responsibilities once managed by the Business Committee Support Office; and
 managing offboarding procedures for when a member leaves an entity.
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Clarify when a member’s term ends, the member may remain in their position until the
successor is sworn in but no longer than sixty (60) business days. This helps prevent
discontinuation of services but by setting a sixty-day (60) deadline also reinforces
appropriate turnover.
Clarify all entities must be in compliance with the Nation’s travel policies.
Clarify all entities must address conflict resolution and leaves of absence in their bylaws.
Clarify all entities must include a procedure for withholding a member’s stipend in their
bylaws.
Clarify that rather than the requirement to submit quarterly reports to the Oneida Business
Committee, all entities will be required to submit at least two reports each fiscal year to the
Oneida Business Committee.
Clarify all entities may hold virtual meetings pursuant to any requirements established by
the Oneida Business Committee and pursuant to any additional requirements established
by the entity.
Clarify that every appointed and elected member will receive an official Oneida Nation
email address.
Clarify standards of conduc

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A60ad365418ac2fba. Public record. Not legal advice.