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Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, January 13, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, January 14, 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
A.
Special Recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Al Manders (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
B.
Special Recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Deborah Thundercloud (11:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
A.
V.
Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Justine Huff, Mary King
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
MINUTES
A.
Approve the December 10, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Approve the December 19, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Approve the January 2, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Identifying Our Needs A Survey of Elders FY 2026-2029
Title VI Part A B and C Grant Application
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
D.
Adopt resolution entitled Amending Oneida Nation’s P.L. 102-477 Plan to Add
Vocational Rehabilitation
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
E.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC Resolution # 12-3025-A Oneida Nation Opposes Entering into Grants and Contracts Regarding ICE
Facilities
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
D.
Post twelve (12) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternates
Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Election Board
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the December 11, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
2.
Accept the December 19, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
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B.
IX.
1.
Accept the December 3, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
2.
Accept the December 17, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
X.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Native American Tourism of
Wisconsin (NATOW) & Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council (GLITC) meeting - Bad River,
WI - December 2-4, 2025
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - National Republications Senate
Committee (NRSC) Winter Meeting - Palm Beach, FL - February 6-8, 2026
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
B.
Approve the travel request - Additional OBC Members - 2026 Indian Gaming
Tradeshow & Convention - San Diego, CA - March 29-April 3, 2026
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service
(IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. February 23-26, 2026
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
D.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service
(IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. - July
27-31, 2026
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
E.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI) Executive Council Winter Session - Washington, D.C. - February 8-12,
2026
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
F.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Native American Tourism
of Wisconsin Annual 2026 GALA - Lac du Flambeau, WI - January 30-31, 2026
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
G.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Wisconsin Governor's
Conference on Tourism - Milwaukee, WI - March 15-17, 2026
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
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H.
Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1. Oneida Gaming
Commission – for four (4) members to attend the Indian Gaming Association
Conference in San Diego, CA - March 30 - April 3, 2026
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
I.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Chairman Tehassi Hill - Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention - San Diego, CA March 29 - April 3, 2026
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
J.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Councilman Jonas Hill - State Consultations - Departments of Corrections, Military
Affairs, Administration & Revenue - Carter, WI - December 9-10, 2025
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
K.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Inspecting New York Properties for Economic
Development - Syracuse, NY - January 6-9, 2026
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
L.
Enter the e-poll into the record regarding the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC) Quarterly meeting - Carter, WI January 20-22, 2026
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Community Concern - Anna John Resident Care Center declinations
Sponsor: Pearl Webster, Tribal Member
B.
Approve the Workplace Health Education Program Participation Agreement
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
C.
Review the Three Card Poker Rules of Play and determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission
D.
Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon
Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration
E.
Approve research request - Lee Dayberry - Capella University - Preparedness in
Practice: Risk Perception and Disaster Preparedness in a Tribal Nation
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
F.
Approve the amended bylaws for the Oneida Personnel Commission
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the PowlessBuenrostro petitions # 2025-04 and # 2025-05
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
PETITIONER KIMBERLY SCHULTZ - PETITION # 2025-03
1.
Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-03
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
2.
Determine next steps regarding petition # 2025-03
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Treasurer's November 2025 Report (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
2.
Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Accept the November 5, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
2.
Accept the December 3, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
3.
Discuss the Roy Skenandore Memorial II Pool Tournament and determine
next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer and Jonas Hill, Councilman
4.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
5.
Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Land Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
6.
Review application for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs
Committee
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
7.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved authorization
to execute the First Amendment to the Emergency Medical Services
Agreement between Oneida and Village of Ashwaubenon
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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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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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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Oneida, WI 54155
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Recognizing Albert Manders for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation
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,
members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation
and community; and
WHEREAS,
those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals,
provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for
members; and
WHEREAS,
members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing
and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has
been in the past for;
• Community Service with the Oneida Business Committee
• Oneida Nation’s Right to Read program
• Teacher, Coach and Counselor at local school with Oneida students
WHEREAS,
Albert Manders was elected to the Oneida Business Committee as an elected official for 2
terms; and
WHEREAS,
Albert Manders has successfully completed 2 terms as the Tribal Treasurer for the Oneida
Nation of Wisconsin; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Albert Manders for
his lifetime of giving his time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the process.
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Jenifer Webster Council Member
Date: January 14, 2026
Re:
Lifetime Achievement
A proposal for “Lifetime Achievement” was brought forth to BC Work Meeting
December 07, 2023, and received approval for recognition of “Lifetime Achievement”
recognition for former Tribal Leaders and / or Judges with funding from the special
events budget. We are planning to recognize retired Oneida Business Committee
Chairwoman, Deborah Thundercloud and Treasurer Albert Manders at the January 14,
2026, Oneida Business Committee meeting.
The service of our elders is so appreciated we want to express our gratitude for
the years of service and achievements as governmental officials.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Debbie Thundercloud
Biography
December 2025
Debbie Thundercloud is the daughter of Norbert and Caroleen
Skenandore. She is the second youngest of eleven siblings. Debbie
grew up on the Oneida Reservation in the days when there was no
running water in their home, roads were gravel, employment with the
Nation was limited and only grant funded and the programs and
services of the Nation were very limited.
Debbie was fortunate to begin her career as a Kitchen Worker at the
Oneida Bingo in 1976. She worked at the Civic Center serving food to
patrons until 1979. She also worked the summers as an Ethnic Minority
Local Church Developer for the Oneida United Methodist Church. She
visited the Elderly, assisted with Worship Services and lead the Summer
Bible School Program. When she graduated from High School in 1979,
she attended the University of Wisconsin Stout for one and a half years
and returned home to start her family. She was a Teacher Assistant at
the Oneida Child Care, under the leadership of Lucille Cook, who taught
her the importance of being reliable and dependable and making an
effort to do extra in the classroom by doing art projects and activities
with the children. She then went back to the Oneida United Methodist
Church as a Family Life Developer from 1981 to 1988. She received
funding through the Board of Discipleship to complete her bachelor’s
degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay during this time.
She served on many Boards and Committee’s on the State, Regional
and National levels representing Indian Ministries and communities.
Upon completion of her college education, she was employed by the
Oneida Nation as its first Grants Writer and later went on to pursue a
political career on the Oneida Nation’s Governing Body, the Oneida
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Business Committee. Debbie served one three-year term as ViceChairwoman and six years as Chairwoman. She was the youngest
woman to ever serve in an Officers position for the Nation and she was
the second to be elected as Chair of the Nation. (Her Great Aunt, Irene
Moore was the first woman to be elected as the Chair of the Nation.)
Most notable of Debbie’s first accomplishments was in her leadership
role on the Negotiations Team for the Oneida/State of WI Gaming
Compact. As a result of her role, she was asked by then Governor
Tommy Thompson to serve on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force
on Gambling. During her time of public service, the Oneida Nation
experienced its largest growth ever. Under her leadership , the
Nation’s employment base grew to over 4,000 and several notable
accomplishments occurred including but not limited to; the Little Bear
Development Center, the Oneida Bingo and Casino Expansion, the
Airport Road Child Care Center, the Oneida Turtle School, the Lee
McLester Elderly Center, Bay Bank, four Oneida One Stop locations,
several of the largest land purchases ever to occur, home and business
purchases, Radisson expansion, revival of the Oneida language, culture
and traditions and exponential growth of governmental programs and
services for the Tribal membership. Of course, Debbie would be the
first to acknowledge that the Nation’s workforce were the ones who
made all of this possible. She always recognized the strength of her
colleagues and the gifts and talents that they brought forward in order
to make all of this progress possible. Throughout her career she always
encouraged others to have a strong work ethic and she led by example
by tirelessly representing the Nation and advocating for the Oneida
Nation. In 2000 she went on to work with the Bellin Health System and
completed a five-year re-development project which included an entire
re-construction of the Bellin Health Hospital Campus and the addition
of several clinics throughout North-east Wisconsin. In 2006 Debbie
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returned to the Oneida Nation as General Manager of Programs,
Services and Enterprises for five years. She implemented the Balanced
Scorecard Management System to create more effectiveness and
efficiency in the operations up until 2011. With education being of
importance to her, she completed her master’s degree at Marquette
University in 2012. In 2013 she joined the National Indian Gaming
Association as its Chief of Staff. She served under the leadership of
Ernie Stevens, Jr. and quickly found her passion in serving Indian
Country in protecting and preserving the rights of Tribes to conduct
Gaming. Her many years of knowledge and experience in Tribal
Government, operations and leadership were put to good use. As they
always say, there is no place like home and when the position of
General Manager was re-instated in 2018 Debbie decided to apply in
hopes that she could come back home and serve her Nation. She was
fortunate to be offered the position and resumed her former role as
General Manager from 2019 through 2021. Needless to say, the
Pandemic hit the world during this time and many changes and difficult
decisions had to be made. The Government, Management and the
workforce faced many challenges that had never been experienced
before, but together, the Nation came through the Pandemic with
limited lives lost and the ability to continue operations, although in a
different manner than before. Debbie decided at that time that she
was ready to take a step down from her leadership role and move into
a less demanding role as her career wound down. In April 2021 Debbie
took on the role of Oneida Head Start/Early Head Start Director. During
her tenure with the Program, they had to re-build post-pandemic and
slowly regained momentum to be back on track to serving our
communities children at full capacity. Debbie enjoyed the rewards of
this role and in being able to see the positive results that the program
has on the lives of the children and families that are served.
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In December, 2023 Debbie Retired after 47 years in the workforce. 23
years working directly with the Oneida Nation, 7 years with the Oneida
United Methodist Church, 5 years with Bellin Health System and 6 years
with the National Indian Gaming Association. Her roles as an Executive
Leader throughout her career have not only served the Oneida Nation,
but Indian Country as a whole and the broader Green Bay Community.
Debbie is the proud mother of five children and Aksot^ to five
grandchildren. She continues to reside on the Oneida Reservation in
her retirement and is currently serving on the Oneida Land Claims
Commission raising awareness and educating the community on our
New York Land Claim and potential reparations that we can gain and is
a member of the Oneida Hymn Singers who are carrying on the
tradition of bringing comfort to our families during their time of loss of
loved ones and during celebrations and special events of the
community. Debbie will continue her service to the Oneida Community
and we thank her for all of her dedication to the Nation throughout her
lifetime.
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Recognizing Doborah Thundercloud for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida
Nation
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,
members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation
and community; and
WHEREAS,
those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals,
provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for
members; and
WHEREAS,
members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing
and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has
been in the past for;
• Advocated for major policy changes in Indian Country – most notably the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act
• Re-authorization of the Head Start Act
• Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act
• Assisting Oneida Nation’s adoption of its own Children’s Code
• Chief of Staff for the National Indian Gaming Association
WHEREAS,
Deborah Thundercloud was elected to the Oneida Business Committee as an elected
official for 3 terms; and
WHEREAS,
Deborah Thundercloud has served in many leadership positions throughout her career
and in addition to the terms of the Oneida Business Committee Deborah has also served
as General Manager of the Oneida Nation’s programs and services and is a Health System
Executive
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Deborah
Thundercloud for her lifetime of giving her time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising
us all in the process.
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Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Justine Huff, Mary King
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/14/26
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, BCC Supervisor BD
DATE:
December 10, 2025
RE:
Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee.
Background
On December 10, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Justine Huff and Mary
King to the Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Approve the December 10, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/14/26
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
1:30 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Virtual Meeting – Microsoft Teams1
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Jonas Hill; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams),
Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via
Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Jessalyn Harvath (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill
(via Microsoft Teams), Carl Artman (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Laura
Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Jeff Bowman (via Microsoft Teams), John Breuninger (via
Microsoft Teams), Jeff House (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl
Stevens (via Microsoft Teams);
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Jonas Hill, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: n/a ;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Louise Cornelius, Melinda
J. Danforth, Kaylynn Biely, Loucinda Conway, Katsitsiyo Danforth, Chad Fuss, Justin, Lisa Summers,
Danelle Wilson, Eric McLester, Sidney White, Debra Powless, Kristal Hill, Deborah Danforth, David
Jordan, Fawn Cottrell, Fawn Billie, Clorissa Leeman, Connor Kestell, Melissa Alvarado, Rae Skenandore,
Lorna Skenandore, Tavia James-Charles, Grace Elliot, John Breuninger, Shannon Hill, Tina Jorgenson,
Julie Behnke, Troy Parr, Kathleen Metoxen, Lisa Duff, Yasiman Metoxen, Tina Jorgensen, Crystal Holtz,
Kristine Hill, Patricia M. King, Stephanie Metoxen, Brooke Doxtator, Shannon Davis, Amber Vankirk,
Victoria Flowers, Wenona M. Wolter, Martin Prevost, Kimberly Schultz, Bonnie Pigman
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 to attend State Consultations. Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster is out to attend the Indian Health Service Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee.
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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DRAFT
II.
OPENING (00:01:26)
Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:07:49)
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman
Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Marlon Skenandore; Councilman Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Jonas Hill; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen experienced a technology issue for the virtual meeting
which disrupted his ability to keep his video camera on during the entirety of the virtual meeting.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with two (2) deletions and four (4) additions [1) under the
Travel Requests section, delete item entitled Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster - 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Woman Tribal Consultation Prior Lake, MN - January 20-23-, 2025; 2) under the New Business section, add item entitled Accept
the notice to cancel the 2nd 2025 Special Election; 3) under the New Business section, add item
entitled Review and determine next steps regarding Oneida Election Board request to increase number
of paid meetings; 4) under the Executive Session New Business section, delete item Discuss and
determine next steps regarding choosing an alternative representative for the Council on Offender
Reentry program; 5} under the Executive New Business section, add item entitled Discuss and
determine next steps regarding memorandum for Wisconsin Bank and Trust accounts; and 6) under
the Executive New Business section, add item entitled Accept the memorandum regarding alternate
funding options for Head Start programming as information], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
IV.
MINUTES
A.
Approve the November 12, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:13:51)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the November 12, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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B.
Approve the November 24, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:14:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the November 24, 2025, special Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
V.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Amending BC Resolution # 09-25-24-E-Tribal
Contribution Savings – Final Obligation Opportunities Boundary Signage Project
CDC # 19-007 (00:14:52)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 12-10-25-A Amending BC Resolution # 09-25-24-ETribal Contribution Savings – Final Obligation Opportunities Boundary Signage Project CDC # 19-007,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Obligation for Tribal Contribution Savings for Commerce
Development Consultant Contract (00:15:39)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Commerce Development Director
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 12-10-25-B Obligation for Tribal Contribution Savings
for Commerce Development Consultant Contract, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
VI.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc
Committee (00:16:29)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant(s); to appoint Justine Huff and Mary King to the
Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee, with terms ending December 31, 2026, and to request the
Secretary to repost the remaining vacancies, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the November 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:17:28)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the November 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the November 20, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
(00:18:03)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the November 20, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the November 5, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes (00:18:33)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the November 5, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
C.
ON^YOTE?A KA NI I STANDING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the August 5, 2025, regular On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee
meeting minutes (00:19:06)
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the August 5, 2025, regular On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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2.
Accept the October 7 2025, regular On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee
meeting minutes (00:19:06)
Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the October 7 2025, regular On?yote?a?ká ni? i Standing Committee
meeting minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
VIII.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Indigenous Biz Con Milwaukee, WI - October 10-12, 2025 (00:20:06)
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the
Indigenous Biz Con in Milwaukee, WI on October 10-12, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - American Indigenous Tourism
Conference - Choctaw, MS - October 26-30, 2025 (00:20:47)
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the American
Indigenous Tourism Conference in Choctaw, MS on October 26-30, 2025, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
C.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - 13th Annual Indian Law CLE Wisconsin Dells, WI - November 5-7, 2025 (00:21:24)
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the 13th Annual
Indian Law CLE in Wisconsin Dells, WI on November 5-7, 2025, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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D.
Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Dept of Agriculture, Trade,
and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Tourism and Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Keshena, WI - October 14-15, 2025 (00:22:01)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilman Kirby Metoxen for the Dept of
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Tourism and Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)
in Keshena, WI on October 14-15, 2025, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
IX.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - Reservation Economic
Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 22-27, 2026 (00:22:48)
Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve the travel request from Councilman Kirby Metoxen and three
(3) additional Business Committee members to attend the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) in Las
Vegas, NV on March 22-27, 2026, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - National Congress of
American Indian's Executive Council Winter Session - Washington, D.C. - February
7-12, 2026 (00:26:20)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to approve the travel request from Councilman Jameson Wilson and
two (2) additional Business Committee members to attend the National Congress of American Indian's
Executive Council Winter Session in Washington, D.C. on February 7-12, 2026, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
C.
Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1. - Oneida Nation Veteran
Affairs Committee - for nine (9) members and Tribal Veteran Service Officer - 81st
Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising - Sacaton, AZ - February 19-23, 2026 (00:28:32)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Secretary/Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1. from the
Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee - for nine (9) members and Tribal Veteran Service Officer to
attend the 81st Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising on Sacaton, AZ on February 19-23, 2026,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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D.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for
Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Pojoaque Pueblo Feast Day - Pojoaque,
N.M. - December 11-14, 2025 (00:29:21)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jameson Wilson to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel
request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Pojoaque Pueblo Feast Day in Pojoaque, N.M. on
December 11-14, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
X.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws (00:30:17)
Sponsor: Jeremaine Delegado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Motion by Lisa Liggins to table the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Opposed:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
Accept the Oneida Gaming Facilities Inspection report (00:43:22)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Gaming Facilities Inspection report as information,
seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
C.
Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon
Skenandore (00:46:24)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the memoranda regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman
Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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D.
Review and approve the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
Grant Agreement (00:47:18)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity – Wisconsin Department of
Transportation Grant Agreement - file # 2025-1073, with contract subject to further review by the CEONation Services; to direct CEO-Nation Services to work with the Chief Financial Officer to address any
of the capacity concerns related to accounting, and to direct CEO-Nation Services to submit the
documentation regarding the waiver of the three bid process to the record for this meeting, seconded
by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson
Abstained:
Lawrence Barton
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
For the record: Treasurer Lawrence Barton stated when we accept federal pass through money from
the state I think for purpose of audit compliance, protecting the taxpayer, and competitive pricing, these
types of projects should be bid out. This project is not new, it hung out there for many months we
should have had the bid pack ready probably out the door already in accepting a competitive bid.
Thank you.
E.
Accept the status update report regarding veteran gravestones (01:04:16)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the status update report regarding veteran gravestones noting that
future status updates will be provided in the Human Services quarterly reports, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
F.
Community Concern - Anna John Resident Care Center declinations (01:08:19)
Sponsor: Pearl Webster, Tribal Member
Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer Community Concern – Anna John Resident Care Center declinations to
the January 14, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
G..
Accept the notice to cancel the 2nd 2025 Special Election as information (01:10:44)
Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Election Board
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the notice to cancel the 2nd 2025 Special Election, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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Review and determine next steps regarding Oneida Election Board request to
increase number of paid meetings (01:12:14)
Sponsor: Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Election Board
Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the request back to the Oneida Election Board for further refinement to
include possible changes to the Oneida Election Board bylaws and to BC Resolution # 07-09-25-A
Further Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and Commission Law Stipends, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
XI.
REPORTS
A.
TRIBALLY CHARTERED ENTITIES
1.
Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:46:50)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, Chair/Bay Bank
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2025 4th quarter report,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:48:43)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded
by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
3.
Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 4th quarter report (01:49:15)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 4th quarter report, seconded
by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
4.
Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2025 4th quarter report
(01:49:46)
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2025 4th quarter report,
seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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XII.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
PETITIONER KIMBERLY SCHULTZ - PETITION # 2025-03
1.
Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-03
(01:50:20)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect verbal status update regarding petition # 202503, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the legal review regarding petition # 2025-03 (01:51:59)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the legal review and supplemental legal review regarding petition #
2025-03, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
3.
Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding petition # 2025-03
(02:04:13)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the fiscal impact statement regarding petition # 2025-03, seconded by
Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
Accept the memorandum regarding the Cornerstone Facility Use for General Tribal
Council meetings (02:04:49)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the memorandum regarding the Cornerstone Facility Use for General
Tribal Council meetings as information, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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XIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:13:46)
Motion by Councilman Jameson Wilson to go into executive session at 10:44 a.m., seconded by
Secretary Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
For the record: The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed from 10:44 a.m. to 11:00
a.m.
Motion by Treasurer Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 12:10 p.m., seconded by
Secretary Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (02:14:56)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 4th quarter report (02:15:23)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 4th quarter report,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
3.
Accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2025 4th quarter executive report
(02:16:00)
Sponsor: Jeff Bowman, President/Bay Bank
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Bay Bancorporation, Inc. FY-2025 4th quarter executive report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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4.
Accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 4th quarter executive report
(02:15:59)
Sponsor: John Breuninger, Chair/Oneida ESC Group Board of Managers
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida ESC Group, LLC FY-2025 4th quarter executive report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
5.
Accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 4th quarter executive report (
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Agent/Oneida Golf Enterprise
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Golf Enterprise FY-2025 4th quarter executive report,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
6.
Accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2025 4th quarter executive
report (02:15:59
Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute FY-2025 4th quarter executive
report, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
7.
Accept the analyses of the FY-2025 4th quarter executive report for the Tribally
Chartered Entities (02:15:59)
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the analyses of the FY-2025 4th quarter executive report for the
Tribally Chartered Entities, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
8.
Accept the Chief Counsel report (02:16:30)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report and authorize the Law Office to forward the
common interest agreement revisions for discussion and negotiation, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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9.
Accept the Treasurer's October 2025 report (02:17:39)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Treasurer's October 2025 report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
B.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the October 14, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes
(02:18:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the October 14, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
2.
Accept the Cage Vault Kiosk compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (02:18:25)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Cage Vault Kiosk compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
C.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Discuss Home Inspection of Properties (02:18:49)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Home Inspection of Properties discussion as information,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
2.
Review applications for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc
Committee (02:19:28)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the applications for Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee vacancies as information, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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3.
Accept the status update regarding Binya Capital LLC (02:20:22)
Sponsor: Debra Powless, Commerce Development Director
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the status update regarding Binya Capital LLC, seconded by Marlon
Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
4.
Accept the Oneida Retail Enterprise Business Plan (02:20:45)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Oneida Retail Enterprise Business Plan as information, seconded
by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
5.
Approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2019-1404 (02:21:16)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2019-1404, seconded
by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
6.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Authorization of
the Chairman's signature on a letter to the Wisconsin Attorney General, Josh
Kaul requesting him to consider investigating Fantasy Sports & Prediction
Markets (02:21:45)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jameson Wilson to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved
Authorization of the Chairman's signature on a letter to the Wisconsin Attorney General, Josh Kaul
requesting him to consider investigating Fantasy Sports & Prediction Markets, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
7.
Discuss and determine next steps regarding memorandum for Wisconsin Bank
and Trust accounts (02:22:16)
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager
Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the discussion of the Wisconsin Bank and Trust accounts as
information, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
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8.
Accept the memorandum regarding alternate funding options for Head Start
programming as information (02:22:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the memorandum regarding the funding options for Head Start
programming as information, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
XIV.
ADJOURN (02:23:21)
Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 12:19 p.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster
Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Approve the December 19, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/14/26
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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Oneida Business Committee
Special Meeting
10:00 AM Friday, December 19, 2025
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;
Arrived at: ;
Others present: Jo Anne House, Melinda J. Danforth, Lisa Summers, Louise Cornelius, Danelle Wilson,
David Jordan, Chad Fuss, Misty Jordan, Lisa Duff, Mark A. Powless Sr., Thurston Denny, Michelle
Braaten, James Skenandore, Barnaby Allen, Clayton Johnson, Brian Anderson, Martin Prevost, Brooke
Doxtator;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 10:00 a.m.
For the record: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster was absent to attend the new MMIW license plate
unveiling.
II.
OPENING (00:00:03)
Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:27)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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IV.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - Accountability Measure Options for
the Oneida Business Committee and Boards, Committees & Commissions petition # 2025-04 (00:00:47)
1.
Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2025-04
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of the petition from Gina Powless-Buenrostro regarding
Accountability Measure Options for the Oneida Business Committee and Boards, Committees and
Commissions; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to complete and submit their administrative impact
statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mailbox by Friday, January 9, 2026; and to direct the
Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete, respectively, the legal review, fiscal
impact statement and statement of effect with status updates to be submitted for the February 11,
2026, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first Business committee meeting of the
month thereafter or until the final documents are submitted, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
B.
PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - Amend Administrative Rulemaking
Law - petition # 2025-05 (00:02:11)
1.
Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2025-05
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of the petition from Gina Powless-Buenrostro regarding
Amend Administrative Rulemaking Law; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to complete and submit
their administrative impact statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mailbox by Friday, January
9, 2026; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete, respectively,
the legal review, fiscal impact statement and statement of effect with status updates to be submitted for
the February 11, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first Business committee
meeting of the month thereafter or until the final documents are submitted, seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
V.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:02:33)
Motion by Jonas Hill to go into executive session at 10:02 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore.
Motion carried
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Motion by Jonas Hill to come out of executive session at 10:40 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
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A.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Approve the FY-2025 Year End Audit presentation materials (00:03:00)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY-2025 year end audit presentation materials presented by Wipfli
LLP Auditors, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
2.
Approve the FY-2025 year end audit financial statements presented by Wipfli
LLP Auditors (00:03:19)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the FY-2025 year end audit financial statements presented by Wipfli
LLP Auditors, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
VI.
ADJOURN 00:03:42)
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 10:41 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
.
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Approve the January 2, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/14/26
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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Oneida Business Committee
Emergency Meeting
1:30 PM Friday, January 02, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EMERGENCY MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Lisa M. Summers (via Microsoft Teams)1, Jo A. House, Amber R. Vankirk (via Microsoft
Teams), Sidney J. White (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal E. Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), Sarah M. Miller (via Microsoft Teams), Kathleen M. Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),
Fawn L. Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Ralinda R. Ninham-Lamberies, Martin W. Prevost (via Microsoft
Teams), Rhiannon R. Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Lauren
N. Hartman (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa N. Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Joy A. Salzwedel (via
Microsoft Teams), Karen V. Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Raeann Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),
Melanie H. Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle B. Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Connor J. Kestell (via
Microsoft Teams), Bansi King (via Microsoft Teams), Jodi M. Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Jacque
L. Boyle (via Microsoft Teams), Heidi E. Blanks (via Microsoft Teams), Jeffrey House (via Microsoft
Teams), Marsha J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams) Mary C. Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Debra L.
Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Robert Sundquist (via Microsoft Teams), Marie Cornelius (via Microsoft
Teams), Holly A. De Villers (via Microsoft Teams), Aaron L. Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa L. Duff (via
Microsoft Teams), Melissa NLN (via Microsoft Teams), Lorna G. Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),
Curtis NLN (via Microsoft Teams), Justin A. Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Tonya L. Boucher (via
Microsoft Teams), Jaime L. Wheelock (via Microsoft Teams), Sean E. Powless (via Microsoft Teams),
Jean M. Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Grace L. Elliott (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon YellowbirdStevens, Margaret Ellis, Cristina Danforth, Gail Grissman, Lori Elm, Ray Skenandore, Garth Webster,
Kelly McAndrews, Carl Artman, Mia Charnon, Richard Summers III, Xavier Horkman, Bobbi Webster,
Crystal Holtz, Danelle Wilson;
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tehassi Hill called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.
For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore is unexcused.
II.
OPENING
Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings
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III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [under the Resolutions section,
delete item entitled Adopt resolution regarding Policy Guidance to Oneida ESC Group, LLC Board of
Managers] noting this will be addressed under New Business, item B, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
IV.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Requirement for Corporations to Adopt Corporate Social
Responsibility Policies
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Margaret Ellis for an additional two (2)
minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 01-02-26-A Requirement for Corporations to Adopt
Corporate Social Responsibility Policies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
V.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Remove all members of the Oneida ESC Group LLC Board of Managers
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to remove John Breuninger, Jacquelyn Zalim, and Leslie Wheelock from the
Oneida ESC Group LLC - Board of Managers, effective immediately, pursuant to 3.5 of the Operating
Agreement and to direct the Secretary to post the vacancies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
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B.
Appoint Debra Powless as interim member to the Oneida ESC Group LLC Board of
Managers until such time as the vacancies are filled.pdf
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Cristina Danforth for an additional two
(2) minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
Motion by Jonas Hill to appoint Debra Powless as interim member to the Oneida ESC Group LLC
Board of Managers until such time as the vacancies are filled and to adopt resolution 01-02-26-B
Policy Directives for the Interim Manager of Oneida ESC Group, LLC, seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
VI.
ADJOURN
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 2:50 p.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster,
Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill
Not Present:
Marlon Skenandore
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Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/14/26
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Adopt the resolution entitled, Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
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
☒ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☒ Law
☒ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☒ Other: Legislative Analysis
☐ 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
December 17, 2025
Adoption of Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the adoption
of amendments to the Workplace Violence law:
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Resolution: Amendments to he
t Workplace Violence Law
Statement of Effect: Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
Workplace Violence Law Amendments Legislative Analysis
Workplace Violence Law Amendments Draft (Redline)
Workplace Violence Law Amendments Draft (Clean)
Workplace Violence Law Amendments Fiscal Impact Statement
Overview
The purpose of the Workplace Violence law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and visitors
an environment that is free of violence and the threat of violence. [2 O.C. 223.1-1]. The Nation’s
Human Resources Department requested amendments to the Workplace Violence law to address
investigative enforcement. Amendments are also being sought to delegate authority to
investigators to put employees on investigative leave, discipline employees, and address
employment eligibility and ineligibility.
The Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Workplace
Violence law through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Human Resources
Department and the Oneida Law Office. The Legislative Operating Committee held nine (9) work
meetings on the development of the amendments to the Workplace Violence law.
The development of the amendments to the Workplace Violence law complies with all processes
and procedures required by the Legislative Procedures Act, including the development of a
legislative analysis, a fiscal analysis, and the opportunity for public review during a public meeting
and public comment period. [1 O.C. 109.6; 109.7; 109.8].
The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the
Workplace Violence law on October 15, 2025, with no individuals providing oral comments. The
public comment period for the amendments to this Workplace Violence law was held open until
October 22, 2025, with two (2) submissions of written comments received. The Legislative
Operating Committee accepted the public comments on November 5, 2025. The Legislative
Operating Committee reviewed and considered the public comments on November 14, 2025.
The amendments to the Workplace Violence law will become effective on January 28, 2026.
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Requested Action
Adopt the Resolution: Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law.
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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
LAW AMENDMENTS
LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
Intent of the
Legislation or
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Clarify that this law applies to all employees, during or outside of any
employee’s normal work hours and as long asthe alleged incident of
workplace violence occurs in a estting reasonable connected to the workplace.
Clarify what constitutes “prohibited behaviors.”
Clarify exceptions to “prohibited behaviors.”
Require that all complaints and investigations ofalleged workplace violence
be directed to and handled by the Equal Employment Opportunity Department
(“EEO”) within the Oneida Nation Human Resources Department (“HRD”).
Clarify that there will be a“final decision” which is the ultimate decision
issued from the EEO Department, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive
Director, andthe employee’s supervisor regarding the allegation and
investigation of the incident of workplace violence.
Clarify the responsibilities of the EEO Department. The EEO Department will
be responsible for assigning an EEOOfficer who will investigate the
complaint and be responsible for determining the final decision along with the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director and the employee’s
supervisor.
Clarify that the EEO Department and the Nation’s Human Resources
Department are responsible for communicating and sharing information with
each other to ensure all complaints and investigations are properly andtimely
handled.
Clarify that verbal complaints are acceptable but whichever department
receives the verbal complaint should direct that employee to submit a written
complaint to the EEO Department.
Clarify the reporting ofrestraining orders and injunctions – when reporting is
mandatory and when it is discretionary.
Clarify employment eligibility for employees who resign during a workplace
violence investigation or are terminated as a result of a workplace violence
investigation.
Various grammatical changes andother minor changes throughout the law.
The purpose of this law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and visitors an
environment that is free of violence andthe threat ofviolence. [2 O.C. 223.1-1].
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Affected Entities
The Nation’s Human Resources Department, the Nation’s Equal Employment
Opportunity Office, the Oneida Law Office, and all Oneida Nation employees and
visitors.
Related Legislation
Investigative Leave law, Code of Ethics, Anonymous Letters Policy, Pardon and
Forgiveness law, andPublic Peace law
Enforcement
The Workplace Violence law directs the EEO department, specifically the
designated EEO Officer, to investigate all allegations of workplace violence. [2
O.C. 223.6-1]. The EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive
Director, and the employee’s supervisor are responsible for determining the final
decision, which is the ultimate conclusion of the investigation and the decision to
take disciplinary actions, if any. [2 O.C.223.9-8]. The EEO Officer may place an
employee alleged to beinvolved in an incident of workplace violence on
investigative leave pursuant to the Nation’s law and policies governing
investigative leave. [2 O.C. 223.9-7].
Any employee who violates the Workplace Violence law may be subject to
disciplinary action under the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing
employment, upto and including termination. [2 O.C 223.13].
Due Process
The Workplace Violence law directs the EEO Officer to promptly conduct a
thorough investigation into allegations of workplace violence. [2 O.C. 223.9-3].
The law requires that when the EEO Department receives an allegation of
workplace violence and assigns an EEO Officer to investigate, the assigned EEO
Officer is required to notify the employee’s immediate supervisor, so the immediate
supervisor is aware that:
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the EEO Officer will beinvestigating the employee;
the EEO Officer may place the employee oninvestigative leave; and
they will be responsible, along with the EEO Officer and the Nation’s Human
Resources Executive Director for determining and implementing the final
decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-2].
The law requires the EEO Officer to conclude the investigation when they obtain
enough verifiable facts and information regarding the incident under investigation
to make a safe and equitable final decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-5]. The EEO Officer may
to share the investigative file with the employee’s supervisor and the Nation’s
Human Resources Executive Director, three days before they meet to determine the
final decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-8(c)]. The EEO Officer is required to meet with the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director and the employee’s supervisor to
mutually determine afinal decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-8].
The employee may be eligible for rehiring consideration with the Nation if they
receive a pardon from the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness Committee. [2 O.C.
223.10]. Any employee who resigns while an investigation of workplace violence
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is pending or who is terminated as a result of the findings of a workplace violence
investigation is eligible to re-apply for employment with the Nation, but only after
a certain amount of time has passed and only if that employee receives a pardon
from the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness Committee. [2 O.C. 223.10-1; 2 O.C.
223.10-2].
If an employee resigned while an investigation of workplace violence was pending
and the results of the investigation determine that no incident of workplace violence
occurred, the employee shall be immediately eligible for re-hiring. [2 O.C. 223.103].
Public Meeting
A public meeting hasnot yet been held.
Fiscal Impact
A fiscal impact statement prepared in accordance with the Legislative Procedures
Act has not been requested.
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A. Background. The Workplace Violence law was originally adopted by the Oneida Business Committee
on June 28, 2017, through resolution BC-06-28-17-E. The Workplace Violence law provides
mechanisms for ensuring the safety of all employees and visitors to the Nation’s workplaces by
ensuring all allegations and subsequent investigations of alleged workplace violence are handled by the
Equal Employment Opportunity Department of the Nation but that the Equal Employment Opportunity
Department and the Nation’s Human Resources Department are responsible for sharing information
with each other to ensure all complaints and investigations are properly and timely handled. [2 O.C.
223.6-5].
B. Request for Amendments. This item was originally added to the Active Files List on February 6, 2019,
at the request of the Nation’s Human Resources Department to address investigative enforcement and
employee ineligibility. This item was readded to the Active Files list on October 7, 2020. This item was
added to the Active Files list for a third time on October 4, 2023. The sponsor of the Workplace
Violence law amendments is Councilwoman Jennifer Webster.
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Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of the
amendments to this Lawand legislative analysis:
▪ the Equal Employment Opportunity Department, (“EEO”);
▪ the Nation’s Human Resources Department (“HRD”); and
▪ Oneida Law Office;
The following laws and policies of the Nation were reviewed in the drafting of this analysis:
▪ Investigative Leave law [2 O.C 208];
▪ Whistleblower Protection law [2 O.C. 211];
▪ Public Peace law [3 O.C. 309];
▪ Anonymous Letter Policy [3 O.C. 307];
▪ Pardon and Forgiveness law [1 O.C. 126]; and
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A. The amendments to this Law comply with the process set forth in the Legislative Procedures Act.
▪ On October 4, 2023, the Legislative Operating Committee added this Law to its Active Files
List for amendments this legislative term.
▪ On September 4, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted HRD’s request to amend
the Workplace Violence law as information since the law was already on he
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for amendments to bemade.
▪ On May 7, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the draft of the Workplace
Violence law amendments and directed that a legislative analysis be developed.
▪ On May 21, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted an updated draft and
legislative analysis and deferred the draft to another work meeting to address the conflict
between the proposed amendments and the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures.
▪ On August 20, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the updated draft,
Legislative Analysis, and directed the LRO to prepare a public meeting packet.
▪ On September 3, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public meeting packet
and directed a public meeting be held on October 15, 2025.
▪ On October 15, 2025, a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the Law was held. No
individuals provided comments during the public meeting.
▪ The public comment period was then held open until October 22, 2025. Two (2) individuals
provided written comments during the public comment period.
▪ On November 5, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comments
and the public comment review memorandum and deferred these items to a work meeting for
further consideration.
▪ On December 3, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the updated public
comment review memorandum, draft, and legislative analysis for the proposed amendments to
the Workplace Violence law, and approved the fiscal impact statement request memorandum
and forwarded the materials to the Finance Department directing that a fiscal impact statement
be prepared and submitted to the LOC by December 17, 2025.
▪ On December 11, 2025, the Finance Administration provided the Legislative Operating
Committee with the fiscal impact statement.
B. At the time this legislative analysis was developed the following work meetings had been held
regarding the development of the amendments to this law:
▪ August 29, 2021: LOC work meeting with EEO and HRD.
▪ September 7,2022: LOC work session.
▪ September 21, 2022: LOC work session.
▪ January 6, 2023: LOC work meeting with EEO and HRD.
▪ January 31,2023: LOC work meeting with EEO andHRD.
▪ July 29, 2024: LOC meeting with EEO and HRD.
▪ October 18, 2024: LOC work meeting with EEO, HRD, and he
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▪ January 13, 2025: LOC work meeting with HRD and he
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▪ February 14, 2025: LOC work meeting with EEO, HRD, and he
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▪ February 19, 2025: LOC work session.
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March 5, 2025: LOC work session.
May 2, 2025: LOC work meeting with EEO and HRD where the LOC informally approved the
final draft.
July 25, 2025: LOC work meeting with EEO and HRD to discuss and resolve the discrepancies
between the proposed amendments and the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures.
August 6, 2025: LOC work session to discuss the proposed changes to the draft to align the
proposed amendments with the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures. LOC approved the
changes.
November 14, 2025, LOC work session to review and consider the public comments.
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A. Application of the Law. The proposed amendments to the Law expand its application to cover all
incidents of workplace violence that occur in any of the Nation’s workplaces whether the employee
commits workplace violence during or outside of the employee’s normal work hours and aslong as
the incident of workplace violence is reasonably connected to the workplace. [2 O.C. 223.4-1.]
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments clarify that this Law covers all employees of the Nation,
even if an incident occurs outside of normal work hours. The proposed amendments further
clarify that a prohibited behavior can be considered workplace violence as long as the incident
is reasonably connected to the workplace. This proposed amendment clarifies and expands the
scope of this Law and extends the Nation’s jurisdiction and the Nation’s ability to protect its
employees.
B. Defining the “final decision.” The proposed amendments require the EEO Officer, the Nation’s
Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor to mutually determine a final
decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-8].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments make clear that there will be one (1), final decision regarding
the alleged incident of workplace violence. That one (1), final decision will be mutually decided
by the EEO Officer, Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s
supervisor. This ensures greater accountability for the Nation and ensures the process for
deciding disciplinary measures is standardized.
C. Expanding the definitions of “workplace” and “workplace violence.” The proposed amendments
clarify and expand the definitions of “workplace” and “workplace violence” to include any setting or
circumstance, including traveling to or from a work-related event, and any setting or circumstance that
is reasonably related to that employee’s employment with the Nation. [2 O.C. 223.3(n); 2 O.C.
223.3(o).].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments to the definitions expand and clarify the application of this
law, which expands the Nation’s ability to protect its employees.
D. Redefining prohibited behaviors. The proposed amendments clarify specific examples of behaviors
that can constitute workplace violence. [2 O.C. 223.5]. Currently, prohibited behaviors do not include
social media platforms and the proposed amendments also clarify what it can mean to “intentionally
caus[e] physical injury” and redefining “horseplay” to mean “fighting orroughhousing that may be
dangerous to others” and require “an established pattern of loud, disruptive, angry, or abusive
language or behavior.” [2 O.C. 223.5-1.].
▪ Effect. These proposed amendments clarify the types of behaviors the Nation will not tolerate
from its employees and will make it easier for the Nation to identify and enforce.
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E. Redefining the exceptions to prohibited behaviors. The law prohibits possessing, carrying, or using a
weapon. [2 O.C. 223.5-1]. However, the law has identified three exceptions to the prohibition of
possessing, carrying, or using a weapon. [2 O.C. 223.5-2]. The proposed amendments clarify the
exception applies to any employee of the Nation who is required to possess, carry, or use a weapon as
part of their official duties. [2 O.C. 223.5-2(a)]. The proposed amendments make an exception for any
employee actively engaged in cultural activities or ceremonies. [2 O.C. 223.5-2(b)]. The proposed
amendments also make an exception for any employee actively hunting, fishing, or trapping. [2 O.C.
223.5-2(c)]. The proposed amendments allow these three exceptions as long as the employee is required
to possess, use, or carry a weapon as part of their employment with the Nation, as part of cultural
activities or ceremonies in which they are actively participating, or if the employee is actively hunting,
fishing, or trapping according to the Nation’s laws and rules on hunting, fishing, or trapping and the
employee possess, uses, or carries the weapon within the normal scope of those activities. [2 O.C.
223.5-2].
▪ Effect. This proposed amendment allows the Nation to continue to prohibit an employee from
possessing, carrying, or using a weapon but it allows the Nation to make an exception for
specific jobs and job-related duties, cultural activities, and hunting, fishing, and trapping.
F. Redefining the reporting, investigation, and disciplinary procedures. The proposed amendments
clarify the duties ofthe EEO Department in conducting the investigation into allegations of workplace
violence. [2 O.C. 223.9]. The proposed amendments clarify that when the EEO Department receives a
complaint of workplace violence, the EEO Department will delegate the responsibility to investigate to
one employee from within the EEO Department who will be known as the EEO Officer. [2 O.C. 223.91]. The proposed amendments clarify that all reports of workplace violence must be given to the EEO
Department rather than the employee’s supervisor. [2 O.C. 223.6-4]. The proposed amendments allow
the EEO Officer, instead of the employee’s supervisor, to place the employee on investigative leave
pursuant to the Nation’s Investigative Leave law, policies, and rules if the EEO Officer determines it
will be necessary. [2 O.C. 223.9-7]. The proposed amendments clarify that the EEO Department and
the Nation’s Human Resources Department will communicate and share information with each other
to ensure all complaints and investigations are properly and timely handled. [2 O.C. 223.6-5]. The
proposed amendments clarify that the EEO Officer will conclude the investigation when they have
obtained enough verifiable facts and information to make a safe and equitable decision. [2 O.C. 223.95]. The proposed amendments clarify the EEO Officer is responsible for meeting with the Nation’s
Human Resources Executive Director and the employee’s supervisor to mutually determine a final
decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-8]. The final decision shall be in writing, contain justification, and be signed
by the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor.
[2 O.C. 223.9-8(a)]. The EEO Department is responsible for keeping record of all supporting
documentation included in the investigative file. [2 O.C. 223.9-8(b)]. The EEO Officer should share
the investigative file with the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director and the employee’s
supervisor three business days before they meet to determine the final decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-8(c)].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments simplify the process for the Nation and its employees to
report an incident of workplace violence and then to have that incident be investigated and
managed by standardizing the requirement that all complaints and investigations are handled
by the EEO Department, specifically the EEO Officer. The proposed amendments also make
determining any disciplinary procedures, if any, more equitable byrequiring the EEO Officer,
the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor to meet and
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mutually determine disciplinary procedures, if any, and requiring the EEO Officer to share the
investigative file with the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director and the employee’s
supervisor before they meet to determine the final decision.
G. Redefining employment eligibility. The proposed amendments clarify that if an employee resigns
during a workplace violence investigation that employee is not eligible for rehiring consideration with
the Nation. [2 O.C. 223.10-1]. That employee may beeligible for rehiring consideration, in adifferent
position, three (3) years from the date of resigning, if that employee receives a pardon from the Nation’s
Pardon and Forgiveness Committee. [2 O.C. 223.10-1]. The proposed amendments clarify that if an
employee is terminated as the result of a workplace violence investigation, that employee is not eligible
for rehiring consideration with the Nation but may be eligible for rehiring consideration, in a different
position, five (5) years after the date of termination if that employee receives a pardon from the Nation’s
Pardon and Forgiveness Committee [2 O.C. 223.10-2]. The proposed amendments clarify that if an
employee resigns during a workplace violence investigation but upon concluding the investigation, the
EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor
mutually determine that no incident of workplace violence occurred, that employee will be immediately
eligible for rehiring consideration. [2 O.C. 223.10-3].
▪ Effect. The proposed amendments allow the Nation to further ensure the safety of its employees
by making certain employees ineligible for employment with the Nation and requiring any
employee subject to this law to receive a pardon from the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness
Committee before that employee may workfor the Nation, even in a different position.
H. Other amendments. Overall, a variety of other amendments and revisions were made to the law to
address formatting, drafting style, and organization that did not affect the substance ofthe law.
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A. Related legislation. The following laws and policy of the Nation are related to the proposed
amendments to this law:
▪ Investigative Leave Law. The purpose of the Investigative Leave law is to set forth a process
to address investigative leave for employees undergoing work-related investigations. [2 O.C.
208.1-1]. The law’s underlying policy is to conduct objective, confidential investigations into
alleged employee misconduct. [2 O.C. 208.1-2].
▪ According to the Investigative Leave law, the Nation may place an employee on
investigative leave when a situation requires an investigation and one of the
following occurs:
▪ The nature and severity of the alleged violation or alleged illegal
activity is significant and can include workplace violence, sexual
harassment, theft, arson, bribery, or perjury, or obstruction or
interference with an investigation authorized by the Nation. [2 O.C.
208.4-1(a)].
▪ The employee’s presence in the workplace may result in the
destruction of evidence relevant to the investigation, loss or damage
to property of the Nation, or otherwise damage a legitimate interest of
the Nation. [2 O.C. 208.4-1(b)].
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The employee’s presence in the workplace may pose an unacceptable
risk to the life, safety, health, or personal property of other employees,
contractors, vendors orvisitors. [2 O.C. 208.4-1(c)].
▪ The employee allegedly commits an act which would preclude the
employee from meeting employment eligibility. [2 O.C. 208.4-1(d)].
▪ The law defines workplace to mean any location owned and operated by the
Nation, any location where employees are staffing an event sponsored by the
Nation, and any location where an employee represents the Nation, including overthe-road travel in vehicles owned or rented by the Nation and any circumstances
where an employee is being reimbursed for expenses. [2 O.C. 208.3].
▪ The law does not define workplace violence but does identify workplace violence
as onereason to place an employee on investigative leave. [2 O.C. 208.4-1(a)].
▪ The proposed amendments align with the Investigative Leave law by requiring the
EEO Officer to defer to the procedures of investigative leave if the EEO Officer
determines investigative leave is necessary. [2 O.C. 223.9-7]. The EEO Officer is
responsible for investigating allegations of workplace violence pursuant to the
procedures required in the Workplace Violence law; however, the EEO Officer
may place an employee on investigative leave pursuant to the Nation’s
Investigative Leave law.
Code of Ethics. The purpose of this law is to promote the highest ethical conduct in all of its
elected andappointed officials and employees. [1 O.C. 103.1].
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This law expects an employee to report any violation of the Code of Ethics,
as well as any other dishonest or illegal acts of which they become aware in
the workplace. [1 O.C. 103.5-3(c)(1)].
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This law also protects any employees who, in good faith, makes reports of any
dishonest orillegal act in the workplace. [1 O.C. 103.5-3(c)(1)].
This law also prohibits fighting on the job or premises and possession of
unauthorized firearms. [1 O.C. 103.5-3(c)(4)].
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The proposed amendments align with the Code of Ethics law which expects
an employee to report any violation of the Code of Ethics, as well as any
other dishonest or illegal acts of which they become aware in the workplace,
which would include instances of workplace violence. [1 O.C. 103.53(c)(1)].
Anonymous Letters Policy. The purpose of this law is to set in place a system where anonymous
information is forwarded to alocation best able to verify its reliability and to act on the source
or the accusation. [3 O.C. 307.1-1].
▪ This law requires that any employee who receives anonymous information will
forward a summary of that information in a confidential manner to the Chief of the
Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 307.4-1]. This law also requires that all
information forwarded will contain information identifying who received it, the
day, date, and time received. [3 O.C. 307.4-2]. This law makes the Chief of the
Oneida Police Department responsible to maintain the files on anonymous
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information and to take appropriate action consistent with police investigatory
procedures. [3 O.C. 307.4-3].
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Pardon and Forgiveness Law. The purpose of the Law is to provide a fair, efficient and formal
process by which a member of the Nation may receive a pardon for the conviction of a crime;
a member of the Nation may receive forgiveness for acts that render him or her ineligible for
housing or other benefits through the Nation; and a member or non-member of the Nation may
receive forgiveness for acts that render him or her ineligible to be employed with the Nation;
receive a Nation-issued occupational license, certification or permit; and/or obtain housing or
other benefits through the Nation [1 O.C. 126.1-1(a)].
▪ This law allows a tribal member to apply for a pardon one (1) year after an act is
committed. [1 O.C. 126-1(b)].
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The proposed amendments align with the Anonymous Letters Policy by
requiring that if an employee learns of an anonymous threat, the employee
shall immediately forward that information to the Chief of the Oneida Police
Department in accordance with the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules
governing anonymous letters; meaning if an employee learns of an
anonymous threat they are required to report under the Anonymous Letters
Policy and under the proposed amendments to the Workplace Violence law.
[2 O.C. 223.8-2].
This law allows a tribal member to apply for a pardon or a forgiveness for
an act that rendered the Tribal member ineligible for Tribal employment or
an occupational license, certification, or permit issued by the Tribe. [1 O.C.
126-1].
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the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee before the employee is eligible for
re-hiring consideration. [1 O.C. 126-1].
Public Peace Law. The purpose of this law is to set forth community standards and expectations
which preserve the peace, harmony, safety, health, and general welfare of individuals who live
within the boundaries of the Reservation. [3 O.C. 309.1-1]. It is further the policy of the Nation
to promote peace and order within the boundaries of the Reservation while also providing an
orderly process for addressing civil infractions. [3 O.C. 309.1-2].
▪ This law makes certain actions civil infractions subject to a citation, which can
include fines or other penalties, by the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C 309.11].
▪ This law provides protections within the Reservation boundaries. [3 O.C. 309.1].
It would not apply to all instances of workplace violence, unless the workplace
violence occurred within the Reservation boundaries.
▪ This law applies when “[a] person commits” a civil infraction identified in the law;
it does not define or require that a “person” be atribal member. [3 O.C. 309].
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This law gives the Oneida Trial Court and the Oneida Police Department the
jurisdiction and authority to hear, investigate, and issues citations for any action
under this law. [3 O.C. 309.4].
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The proposed amendments align with the Public Peace law by setting
standards and protections for all persons within the Reservation
boundaries. [3 O.C. 309.1-1]. The Public Peace law makes certain actions
civil infractions subject to a citation, which can include fines or other
penalties, by theOneida Police Department similar to howthe proposed
amendments make certain actions and behaviors punishable as workplace
violence. [3 O.C 309.11]. This aw’s
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standards and protections for persons located within the Reservation and
all employees and visitors of theNation.
Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures. The purpose ofthis policy is to provide for the
Nation’s employee related policies and procedures including recruitment, selection,
compensation and benefits, employee relations, safety and health, program and enterprise
rules and regulations, and record keeping.
▪ This policy has procedures for handling an employee who has adisagreement or
complaint with another employee.
▪ For employee disagreements with another employee, the employee’s supervisor
will investigate and resolve.
▪ Any disciplinary actions will be initiated by animmediate supervisor.
▪ The actions of threatening, attempting, or doing bodily harm to another person is
subject to termination.
▪ The actions of intimidating, interfering with or using abusive language towards
customers, clients, co-workers, or others is subject to suspension or termination.
▪ A variety of other behaviors are subject to disciplinary procedures ranging from a
written warning, suspension, ortermination, including any violation of an
adopted Oneida Nation ordinance.
▪ The proposed amendments do notconflict with the Oneida Personnel Policies
and Procedures. Eventhough the proposed amendments require all complaints
and investigations bemade to and handled by the EEOOfficer, the proposed
amendments make clear the supervisor may still be involved in any portion of the
investigation and will beresponsible, along with the EEO Officer and the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, for implementing the final
decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-2(b); 223.9-2(d)].
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A. The Workplace Violence law gives authority to the EEO Department, specifically the EEO Officer, to
investigate all complaints of alleged workplace violence. [2 O.C. 223.9-1].
B. The Workplace Violence law requires that when the EEO Department receives a complaint of
workplace violence, the EEO Department will delegate the investigative responsibilities to the EEO
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Officer who shall promptly inform the immediate supervisor of the employee being complained about
so the immediate supervisor is aware:
▪ the EEO Officer will beinvestigating the employee;
▪ knows the EEO Officer may place the employee oninvestigative leave; and
▪ knows they will be responsible, along with the EEO Officer and the Nation’s Human Resources
Director for deciding and implementing the final decision. [2 O.C. 223.9-1; 2 O.C. 223.9-2].
C. The Workplace Violence law requires that the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive
Director and the employee’s supervisor mutually determine an appropriate final decision. [2 O.C.
223.9-8].
D. The Workplace Violence law requires that the final decision bein writing, contain justification, and be
signed by the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s
supervisor. [2 O.C. 223.9-8(a)].
E. The Workplace Violence law requires that the final decision and all supporting documentation included
in the investigative file be filed with the EEO Department for reporting purposes. [2 O.C. 223.9-8(b)].
F. The Workplace Violence law requires that three (3) business days prior to meeting to mutually determine
the final decision, the EEO Officer should share the investigative file with the Nation’s Human
Resources Executive Director andthe employee’s supervisor. [2 O.C 223.9-8(c)].
G. If the EEO Department is made aware that an employee made a report of workplace violence other than
in good faith, that employee may be disciplined according to the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules
governing employment, up to andincluding termination. [2 O.C. 223.11].
H. To the greatest extent possible, the Nation shall maintain the confidentiality of employees and the
investigation. [2 O.C. 223.12-1].
I. Any employee who violates the Workplace Violence law may be subject to disciplinary action under
the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing employment, up to and including termination. [2 O.C.
223.13-1].
I. Any employee who violates the Workplace Violence law may be subject to removal from a workplace
of the Nation. [2 O.C. 223.13-2].
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Fiscal Impact. Under the Legislative Procedures Act, a fiscal impact statement is required for all legislation
except emergency legislation [1 O.C. 109.6-1]. Oneida Business Committee resolution BC-10-28-20-A
titled, “Further Interpretation of ‘Fiscal Impact Statement’ in the Legislative Procedures Act,” provides
further clarification on who the Legislative Operating Committee may direct complete a fiscal impact
statement at various stages of the legislative process, as well as timeframes for completing the fiscal impact
statement.
▪ Conclusion. The Legislative Operating Committee has not yet directed that a fiscal impact be
completed.
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223.1. Purpose and Policy
223.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and visitors
an environment that is free of violence and the threat of violence.
223.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to provide a safe and secure environment for
employees to work and conduct business by establishing the procedures by which incidents of
workplace violence shall be addressed.
223.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
223.2-1. This law was adopted by theOneida Business Committee by resolution BC-06-28-17-E.
223.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida
General Tribal Council pursuant to the procedures set out in he
t Legislative Procedures Act.
223.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered
to have legal force without the invalid portions.
223.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law,
rule, or policy the provisions of this aw
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223.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.
223.3. Definitions
223.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases as used within this law. All
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(a) “EEO” means the Equal Employment Opportunity Department within the Nation’s
Human Resources Department.
(b) “EEO Officer” means the employee from within the EEO Department, or the employee
the EEO Department assigns as designee, responsible for completing the requirements of
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(c) “Emotional harm” means a range of behaviors that inflict psychological pain or distress.
This can include manipulation, intimidation, constant criticism, and other forms of physical
abuse. Unlike physical abuse, emotional harm often leaves no visible scars.
(c)(d) “Employee” means any person employed by the Nation in one of the following
capacities: full-time, part-time, emergency temporary, limited term, or on a contractual
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(ed) “Final decision” means the ultimate decision issued from the EEO Department, the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor regarding
the allegation and investigation of the incident of workplace violence.
(fe) “Harassing” means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of
time evidencing a continuity of purpose; the purpose being intimidation, or creating a
threat, and which serves no legitimate purpose.
(gf) “Intimidation” means making others feel afraid or fearful through threatening
behavior.
(hg) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.
(ih) “Official duties” mean the duties of any employee of the Nation when that employee
is actively performing their job requirements.
(ji) “Roughhousing” means wildly playful, rough, noisy, or mi
schievous behavior.
(kj) “Stalking” means unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group toward a
specific person or more than one person. Stalking involves repeated visual or physical
proximity, nonconsensual communication, or verbal, written, or implied threats, or a
combination thereof, that would cause a reasonable person to feel unsafe.
(lk) “Supervisor” means the person or entity responsible for overseeing the employee.
(ml) “Threat” means the implication or expression of intent to inflict serious physical or
emotional harm or actions that a reasonable person would interpret as a threat to their
safety, the safety of amember of their family, or their property.
(nm) “Weapon” means a firearm, knife, electric weapon, club, or any other object intended
to cause harm to oneself or others.
(on) “Workplace” means any location owned and operated by the Nation, any location or
event where an employee represents the Nation, including over-the-road travel in the
Nation’s owned or rented vehicles, circumstances where the employee is being reimbursed
for expenses for attending, participating, or the time and manner the employee spends
traveling to and rom
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(po) “Workplace violence” means any intentional act committed by an employee in a
workplace or in a setting or circumstance otherwise reasonably related to employment with
the Nation that:
(1) inflicts, attemptsto inflict, or threatens to inflict emotional or physical harm on
another person; or
(2) inflicts, attempts to inflict, or threatens to inflict damage to property of the
Nation or property of another.
223.4. Application
223.4-1. This law applies to all employees in any of the Nation’s workplaces and covers workplace
violence whether the employee commits workplace violence during or outside the employee’s
normal work hours as long as the incident of workplace violence is reasonably connected to the
workplace.
223.5. Prohibited Behavior
223.5-1. Prohibited Behaviors. Examples of workplace violence include, but are not limited to,
the following prohibited behaviors:
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(a) intentionally causing physical injury to another person; which can include;
(1) hitting or shoving or
(2) throwing an object at an individual;
(b) fighting or roughhousing that may bedangerous to others;
(c) direct threats or intimidation;
(d) implications or suggestions of violence;
(e) stalking;
(f) possessing, carrying, or using a weapon of any kind, whether in the open or concealed,
on property of the Nation, including parking lots, in fleet vehicles, on other exterior
premises, or while engaged in activities for the Nation;
(g) physical restraint or confinement;
(h) an established pattern of loud, disruptive, angry, or abusive language or behavior;
(i) sending a threatening, harassing, or abusive message by e-mail, letter, fax, phone call,
text message or any other form of electronic media;, including all ocial
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(j) sending a threatening, harassing, or abusive message using any social media platform;
(j)(k) using the workplace to violate restraining orders;
(k)(l) intentionally damaging property of the Nation or property of another; and
(l)(m) any other act that a reasonable person would perceive as constituting a threat of
violence or actual violence.
223.5-2. Exceptions to Prohibited Behavior. An employee shall not be considered to have
committed the prohibited behavior of possessing, carrying, or using a weapon under section 223.51(f) if the employee is actively:
(a) performing official duties which require a weapon to be possessed, carried, or used and
the weapon is possessed, carried, orused within the normal scope of those official duties;
(b) participating in cultural activities or ceremonies on property of the Nation which require
a weapon to be possessed, carried, or used and the weapon is possessed, carried, or used
within the normal scope of the cultural activities or ceremonies;
(c) hunting, fishing, or apping
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on property of the Nation in accordance with the Nation’s
laws and rules governing hunting, fishing, and trapping and the weapon is possessed,
carried, orused within the normal scope of hunting, fishing, or tra
pping; or
(d) Any other action that is consistent with aws
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of the Nation.
223.6. Reporting Workplace Violence
223.6-1. EEO is responsible for investigating complaints, issuing the final decision, and all other
duties and responsibilities detailed in section 223.9.
223.6-2. Reporting by a non-employee. Any non-employee is encouraged to report threats or
observed workplace violence that occurs in the Nation’s facilities and workplaces. A report of
workplace violence given to an mployee
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employee to EEO
223.6-3. Permissive Reporting by an Employee. Any employee may report workplace violence to
EEO where the employee:
(a) is the vic
tim of workplace violence; or
(b) has been threatened with workplace violence.
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223.6-4. Mandatory Reporting by an Employee. Any employee shall promptly report workplace
violence to EEO where the employee witnesses a threat or an incident of workplace violence or is
informed by a non-employee of a threat or an incident of workplace violence.
(a) Emergency Situation. If an emergency exists or the situation is one of immediate danger
to the life and safety of a person, the employee shall, if possible, without causing
themselves to be in danger, contact the Oneida Police Department or local law
enforcement, and facility security, if appropriate, and take whatever emergency steps are
available and appropriate to protect themselves from immediate harm. The employee shall
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(b) Non-Emergency Situation. If a non-emergency exists or the situation is not one of
immediate danger to the life and safety of a person, the employee shall report the incident
to EEO as soon as possi
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223.6-5. EEO and the Nation’s Human Resources Department are responsible for communicating
and sharing information with each other to ensure that all complaints and investigations are
properly and timely handled.
223.6-6. Any employee can be in compliance with this law if the employee contacts or
communicates, either verbally or in writing, with either EEO or the Nation’s Human Resources
Department to report an incident of workplace violence.
(a) If an employee verbally reports an incident of workplace violence to either EEO or the
Nation’s Human Resources Department, whichever department receives the report should
instruct that employee to submit a written report to EEO.
223.7. Reporting Restraining Orders and Injunctions.
223.7-1. Voluntary reporting. Any employee who obtains a restraining order or injunction against
another employee may provide EEO a copy of the signed order.
223.7-2. Mandatory reporting. Any employee who is issued a restraining order or injunction
regarding another employee, shall immediately, upon receipt of the signed order against them, give
a copy of the signed order to EEO.
(a) Any employee who does not immediately, upon receipt of a restraining order or
injunction against them, provide a copy of the restraining order or injunction to EEO may
be subject to disciplinary action under the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing
employment, up to and inc
luding termination.
223.7-3. EEO shall immediately provide copies of the restraining order or injunction to the
employee’s supervisor and the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director.
223.8. Future Workplace Violence
223.8-1. Where an employee has reason to believe that another employee may be victimized
sometime in the future, either at the workplace or as a direct result of their employment with the
Nation, the employee is encouraged to provide this information to EEO and their immediate
supervisor as soon as possible for an initial assessment pursuant to section 223.9. EEO or the
immediate supervisor shall inform the Oneida Police Department, local law enforcement, or
facility security if appropriate.
223.8-2. Anonymous threats. If an employee learns of an anonymous threat, the employee shall
immediately forward the information in a confidential manner to the Chief of the Oneida Police
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Department in accordance with the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing anonymous letters.
The employee shall also immediately notify EEO
223.9. EEO (“Equal Employment Opportunity Department”) Responsibilities
223.9-1. EEO is responsible for investigating complaints of workplace violence and will delegate
such responsibilities to oneemployee from within EEO, who shall be known as the EEO Officer.
223.9-2. When EEO receives a complaint of workplace violence, whether verbal or in writing, the
EEO Officer shall promptly notify in writing the supervisor of the employee being complained
about so the supervisor:
(a) is aware that the EEO Officer will be investigating the employee;
(b) knows they may assist the EEO Officer in any portion of theinvestigation;
(c) knows the EEO Officer may place the employee on investigative leave if they determine
investigative leave to benecessary; and
(d) knows they will be responsible, along with the EEO Officer and the Nation’s Human
Resources Executive Director, for implementing the final decision.
223.9-3. The EEO Officer shall promptly conduct a thorough investigation which may include the
following duties:
(a) coordinate with all involved agencies or departments; (b) meet with the employee filing
the complaint;
(b) visit the scene of the incident as soon sa possible;
(c) interview employees and other witnesses;
(d) contact the Oneida Police Department or any other appropriate law enforcement agency
when necessary;
(e) send weekly updates to he
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(f) review relevant video surveillance footage if available, in accordance with standard
operating procedures on he
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(g) conduct any other investigative methods necessary for a thorough investigation.
223.9-4. In performing these investigative duties, the EEO Officer shall not interfere in the
investigation of any law enforcement agencies. If, at any time, criminal charges are brought against
an employee as a result of an incident of workplace violence, the employee shall be placed on
investigative leave in accordance with the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing
investigative leave.
223.9-5. The EEO Officer shall conclude the investigation when the EEO Officer obtains enough
verifiable facts and information regarding the incident under investigation in order to make a safe
and equitable final decision.
223.9-6. Mitigation. During the investigation, the EEO Officer and the Nation’s Human Resources
Executive Director are encouraged to examine the workplace for security risk factors and record
any mitigating actions that could be implemented to prevent a similar occurrence of workplace
violence.
223.9-7. Investigative Leave. The EEO Officer may place an employee alleged to be involved in
an incident of workplace violence on investigative leave in accordance with the Nation’s laws,
policies, and rules governing investigative leave.
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223.9-8. Final decision. The EEO Officer shall meet with the Nation’s Human Resources
Executive Director and the employee’s supervisor to mutually determine an appropriate final
decision.
(a) Format. The final decision shall be in writing, contain justification, and be signed by
the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s
supervisor.
(b) Application. If appropriate, the employee’s supervisor will be responsible for initiating
the final decision.
(c) Record keeping. The final decision and all supporting documentation, included in the
Investigative file, shall be filed with EEO or
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(d) Investigative file. Three business days before the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human
Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor meet to determine the final
decision, the EEO Officer should share the investigative file with the employee’s
supervisor.
223.10. Employment Eligibility
223.10-1. Employee Resignation. An employee who resigns from their position when there is an
ongoing workplace violence investigation or in lieu of termination shall not be eligible for hiring
consideration in any position with the Nation. The employee may be eligible for employment in a
different position with the Nation three (3) years from the date of resignation if the employee
receives a pardon from the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness Committee. The EEO Officer shall
remain responsible for completing the investigation in the event an employee resigns during an
investigation.
223.10-2. Employee Termination. If, as a result of the completed workplace violence investigation,
the employee is terminated, the employee shall not be eligible for hiring consideration in any
position with the Nation. The employee may be eligible for employment in a different position
with the Nation five (5) years from the date of termination if the employee receives a pardon from
the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness Committee.
223.10-3. Immediate eligibility. If, as the result of a completed investigation, the EEO Officer, the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor mutually determine
in the final decision that no incident of workplace violence occurred, a copy of the final decision
shall be included in the employee’s file and, if the employee resigned as a direct result of the
workplace violence investigation, the employee shall be immediately eligible for re-hiring
consideration with he
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223.11. Fraudulent Report
223.11-1. If at any time EEO is made aware that an employee made a report of workplace violence
other than in good faith, the employee may be disciplined according to the Nation’s laws, policies,
and rules governing employment, up to and inc
luding termination.
223.12. Confidentiality
223.12-1. To the greatest extent possible, the Nation shall maintain the confidentiality of
employees and the investigation. However, the Nation may need to disclose results in appropriate
circumstances; for example, in order to protect individual safety.
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223.12-2. Information related to the application of this law is strictly confidential. Information
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(a) theprior written consent of the lleged
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victim is obtained;
(b) the release of information complies with a court order; or
(c) the release of information is pursuant to applicable laws or policies.
223.13. Enforcement
223.13-1. Any employee who violates this law may be subject to disciplinary action under the
Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing employment, up to and inc
luding termination.
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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
ONEIDA
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Reporting Restraining Orders and Injunctions
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223.1. Purpose and Policy
223.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and visitors
an environment that is free of violence and the threat of violence.
223.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to provide a safe and secure environment for
employees to work and conduct business by establishing the procedures by which incidents of
workplace violence shall be addressed.
223.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
223.2-1. This law was adopted by theOneida Business Committee by resolution BC-06-28-17-E.
223.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida
General Tribal Council pursuant to the procedures set out in he
t Legislative Procedures Act.
223.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered
to have legal force without the invalid portions.
223.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law,
rule, or policy the provisions of this aw
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223.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.
223.3. Definitions
223.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases as used within this law. All
words not defined herein shall be used in heir
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ordinary and everyday sense.
(a) “EEO” means the Equal Employment Opportunity Department within the Nation’s
Human Resources Department.
(b) “EEO Officer” means the employee from within the EEO Department, or the employee
the EEO Department assigns as designee, responsible for completing the requirements of
section 223.9 of this aw.
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(c) “Emotional harm” means a range of behaviors that inflict psychological pain or distress.
This can include manipulation, intimidation, constant criticism, and other forms of physical
abuse. Unlike physical abuse, emotional harm often leaves no visible scars.
(d) “Employee” means any person employed by the Nation in one of the following
capacities: full-time, part-time, emergency temporary, limited term, or on a contractual
basis.
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(e) “Final decision” means the ultimate decision issued from the EEO Department, the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor regarding
the allegation and investigation of the incident of workplace violence.
(f) “Harassing” means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of
time evidencing a continuity of purpose; the purpose being intimidation, or creating a
threat, and which serves no legitimate purpose.
(g) “Intimidation” means making others feel afraid or fearful through threatening behavior.
(h) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.
(i) “Official duties” mean the duties ofany employee of theNation when that employee is
actively performing their job requirements.
(j) “Roughhousing” means wildly playful, rough, noisy, or mi
schievous behavior.
(k) “Stalking” means unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group toward a
specific person or more than one person. Stalking involves repeated visual or physical
proximity, nonconsensual communication, or verbal, written, or implied threats, or a
combination thereof, that would cause a reasonable person to feel unsafe.
(l) “Supervisor” means the person or entity responsible for overseeing the employee.
(m) “Threat” means the implication or expression of intent to inflict serious physical or
emotional harm or actions that a reasonable person would interpret as a threat to their
safety, the safety of amember of their family, or their property.
(n) “Weapon” means a firearm, knife, electric weapon, club, or any other object intended
to cause harm to oneself or others.
(o) “Workplace” means any location owned and operated by the Nation, any location or
event where an employee represents the Nation, including over-the-road travel in the
Nation’s owned or rented vehicles, circumstances where the employee is being reimbursed
for expenses for attending, participating, or the time and manner the employee spends
traveling to and rom
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(p) “Workplace violence” means any intentional act committed by an employee in a
workplace or in a setting or circumstance otherwise reasonably related to employment with
the Nation that:
(1) inflicts, attemptsto inflict, or threatens to inflict emotional or physical harm on
another person; or
(2) inflicts, attempts to inflict, or threatens to inflict damage to property of the
Nation or property of another.
223.4. Application
223.4-1. This law applies to all employees in any of the Nation’s workplaces and covers workplace
violence whether the employee commits workplace violence during or outside the employee’s
normal work hours as long as the incident of workplace violence is reasonably connected to the
workplace.
223.5. Prohibited Behavior
223.5-1. Prohibited Behaviors. Examples of workplace violence include, but are not limited to,
the following prohibited behaviors:
(a) intentionally causing physical injury to another person; which can include;
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(1) hitting or shoving or
(2) throwing an object at an individual;
(b) fighting or roughhousing that may bedangerous to others;
(c) direct threats or intimidation;
(d) implications or suggestions of violence;
(e) stalking;
(f) possessing, carrying, or using a weapon of any kind, whether in the open or concealed,
on property of the Nation, including parking lots, in fleet vehicles, on other exterior
premises, or while engaged in activities for the Nation;
(g) physical restraint or confinement;
(h) an established pattern of loud, disruptive, angry, or abusive language or behavior;
(i) sending a threatening, harassing, or abusive message by e-mail, letter, fax, phone call,
text message or any other form of electronic media;
(j) sending a threatening, harassing, or abusive message using any social media platform;
(k) using the workplace to violate restraining orders;
(l) intentionally damaging property of the Nation or property of another; and
(m) any other act that a reasonable person would perceive as constituting a threat of
violence or actual violence.
223.5-2. Exceptions to Prohibited Behavior. An employee shall not be considered to have
committed the prohibited behavior of possessing, carrying, or using a weapon under section 223.51(f) if the employee is actively:
(a) performing official duties which require a weapon to be possessed, carried, or used and
the weapon is possessed, carried, orused within the normal scope of those official duties;
(b) participating in cultural activities or ceremonies on property of the Nation which require
a weapon to be possessed, carried, or used and the weapon is possessed, carried, or used
within the normal scope of the cultural activities or ceremonies;
(c) hunting, fishing, or apping
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on property of the Nation in accordance with the Nation’s
laws and rules governing hunting, fishing, and trapping and the weapon is possessed,
carried, orused within the normal scope of hunting, fishing, or tra
pping; or
(d) Any other action that is consistent with aws
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of the Nation.
223.6. Reporting Workplace Violence
223.6-1. EEO is responsible for investigating complaints, issuing the final decision, and all other
duties and responsibilities detailed in section 223.9.
223.6-2. Reporting by a non-employee. Any non-employee is encouraged to report threats or
observed workplace violence that occurs in the Nation’s facilities and workplaces. A report of
workplace violence given to an mployee
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from a non-employee shall be promptly reported by the
employee to EEO
223.6-3. Permissive Reporting by an Employee. Any employee may report workplace violence to
EEO where the employee:
(a) is the vic
tim of workplace violence; or
(b) has been threatened with workplace violence.
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223.6-4. Mandatory Reporting by an Employee. Any employee shall promptly report workplace
violence to EEO where the employee witnesses a threat or an incident of workplace violence or is
informed by a non-employee of a threat or an incident of workplace violence.
(a) Emergency Situation. If an emergency exists or the situation is one of immediate danger
to the life and safety of a person, the employee shall, if possible, without causing
themselves to be in danger, contact the Oneida Police Department or local law
enforcement, and facility security, if appropriate, and take whatever emergency steps are
available and appropriate to protect themselves from immediate harm. The employee shall
report the incident to EEO as soon as possi
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(b) Non-Emergency Situation. If a non-emergency exists or the situation is not one of
immediate danger to the life and safety of a person, the employee shall report the incident
to EEO as soon as possi
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223.6-5. EEO and the Nation’s Human Resources Department are responsible for communicating
and sharing information with each other to ensure that all complaints and investigations are
properly and timely handled.
223.6-6. Any employee can be in compliance with this law if the employee contacts or
communicates, either verbally or in writing, with either EEO or the Nation’s Human Resources
Department to report an incident of workplace violence.
(a) If an employee verbally reports an incident of workplace violence to either EEO or the
Nation’s Human Resources Department, whichever department receives the report should
instruct that employee to submit a written report to EEO.
223.7. Reporting Restraining Orders and Injunctions.
223.7-1. Voluntary reporting. Any employee who obtains a restraining order or injunction against
another employee may provide EEO a copy of the signed order.
223.7-2. Mandatory reporting. Any employee who is issued a restraining order or injunction
regarding another employee, shall immediately, upon receipt of the signed order against them, give
a copy of the signed order to EEO.
(a) Any employee who does not immediately, upon receipt of a restraining order or
injunction against them, provide a copy of the restraining order or injunction to EEO may
be subject to disciplinary action under the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing
employment, up to and inc
luding termination.
223.7-3. EEO shall immediately provide copies of the restraining order or injunction to the
employee’s supervisor and the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director.
223.8. Future Workplace Violence
223.8-1. Where an employee has reason to believe that another employee may be victimized
sometime in the future, either at the workplace or as a direct result of their employment with the
Nation, the employee is encouraged to provide this information to EEO and their immediate
supervisor as soon as possible for an initial assessment pursuant to section 223.9. EEO or the
immediate supervisor shall inform the Oneida Police Department, local law enforcement, or
facility security if appropriate.
223.8-2. Anonymous threats. If an employee learns of an anonymous threat, the employee shall
immediately forward the information in a confidential manner to the Chief of the Oneida Police
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Department in accordance with the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing anonymous letters.
The employee shall also immediately notify EEO
223.9. EEO (“Equal Employment Opportunity Department”) Responsibilities
223.9-1. EEO is responsible for investigating complaints of workplace violence and will delegate
such responsibilities to oneemployee from within EEO, who shall be known as the EEO Officer.
223.9-2. When EEO receives a complaint of workplace violence, whether verbal or in writing, the
EEO Officer shall promptly notify in writing the supervisor of the employee being complained
about so the supervisor:
(a) is aware that the EEO Officer will be investigating the employee;
(b) knows they may assist the EEO Officer in any portion of theinvestigation;
(c) knows the EEO Officer may place the employee on investigative leave if they determine
investigative leave to benecessary; and
(d) knows they will be responsible, along with the EEO Officer and the Nation’s Human
Resources Executive Director, for implementing the final decision.
223.9-3. The EEO Officer shall promptly conduct a thorough investigation which may include the
following duties:
(a) coordinate with all involved agencies or departments; (b) meet with the employee filing
the complaint;
(b) visit the scene of the incident as soon sa possible;
(c) interview employees and other witnesses;
(d) contact the Oneida Police Department or any other appropriate law enforcement agency
when necessary;
(e) send weekly updates to he
t employee’s supervisor;
(f) review relevant video surveillance footage if available, in accordance with standard
operating procedures on he
t subject; and
(g) conduct any other investigative methods necessary for a thorough investigation.
223.9-4. In performing these investigative duties, the EEO Officer shall not interfere in the
investigation of any law enforcement agencies. If, at any time, criminal charges are brought against
an employee as a result of an incident of workplace violence, the employee shall be placed on
investigative leave in accordance with the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing
investigative leave.
223.9-5. The EEO Officer shall conclude the investigation when the EEO Officer obtains enough
verifiable facts and information regarding the incident under investigation in order to make a safe
and equitable final decision.
223.9-6. Mitigation. During the investigation, the EEO Officer and the Nation’s Human Resources
Executive Director are encouraged to examine the workplace for security risk factors and record
any mitigating actions that could be implemented to prevent a similar occurrence of workplace
violence.
223.9-7. Investigative Leave. The EEO Officer may place an employee alleged to be involved in
an incident of workplace violence on investigative leave in accordance with the Nation’s laws,
policies, and rules governing investigative leave.
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223.9-8. Final decision. The EEO Officer shall meet with the Nation’s Human Resources
Executive Director and the employee’s supervisor to mutually determine an appropriate final
decision.
(a) Format. The final decision shall be in writing, contain justification, and be signed by
the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s
supervisor.
(b) Application. If appropriate, the employee’s supervisor will be responsible for initiating
the final decision.
(c) Record keeping. The final decision and all supporting documentation, included in the
Investigative file, shall be filed with EEO or
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(d) Investigative file. Three business days before the EEO Officer, the Nation’s Human
Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor meet to determine the final
decision, the EEO Officer should share the investigative file with the employee’s
supervisor.
223.10. Employment Eligibility
223.10-1. Employee Resignation. An employee who resigns from their position when there is an
ongoing workplace violence investigation or in lieu of termination shall not be eligible for hiring
consideration in any position with the Nation. The employee may be eligible for employment in a
different position with the Nation three (3) years from the date of resignation if the employee
receives a pardon from the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness Committee. The EEO Officer shall
remain responsible for completing the investigation in the event an employee resigns during an
investigation.
223.10-2. Employee Termination. If, as a result of the completed workplace violence investigation,
the employee is terminated, the employee shall not be eligible for hiring consideration in any
position with the Nation. The employee may be eligible for employment in a different position
with the Nation five (5) years from the date of termination if the employee receives a pardon from
the Nation’s Pardon and Forgiveness Committee.
223.10-3. Immediate eligibility. If, as the result of a completed investigation, the EEO Officer, the
Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor mutually determine
in the final decision that no incident of workplace violence occurred, a copy of the final decision
shall be included in the employee’s file and, if the employee resigned as a direct result of the
workplace violence investigation, the employee shall be immediately eligible for re-hiring
consideration with he
t Nation.
223.11. Fraudulent Report
223.11-1. If at any time EEO is made aware that an employee made a report of workplace violence
other than in good faith, the employee may be disciplined according to the Nation’s laws, policies,
and rules governing employment, up to and inc
luding termination.
223.12. Confidentiality
223.12-1. To the greatest extent possible, the Nation shall maintain the confidentiality of
employees and the investigation. However, the Nation may need to disclose results in appropriate
circumstances; for example, in order to protect individual safety.
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223.12-2. Information related to the application of this law is strictly confidential. Information
shall not be disc
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(a) theprior written consent of the lleged
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victim is obtained;
(b) the release of information complies with a court order; or
(c) the release of information is pursuant to applicable laws or policies.
223.13. Enforcement
223.13-1. Any employee who violates this law may be subject to disciplinary action under the
Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing employment, up to and inc
luding termination.
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Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Statement of Effect
Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
Summary
This resolution adopts amendments to the Workplace Violence law.
Submitted by: Carolyn A. Salutz, Legislative Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office
Date: December 17, 2025
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office
This resolution adopts amendments to the Workplace Violence law. The purpose of Workplace
Violence law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and visitors an environment that is free
of violence and the threat of violence. [2 O.C. 223.1-1]. The Nation’s Human Resources
Department requested amendments to the Workplace Violence law to address investigative
enforcement. [2 O.C 223.9]. Amendments are also being sought to delegate authority to
investigators to put employees on investigative leave, discipline employees, and address
employment eligibility and ineligibility. [2 O.C. 223.9; 223.10].
Adoption of any legislation is required to comply with the Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”),
which was adopted by the General Tribal Council through resolution GTC-01-07-13-A for the
purpose of providing a standardized process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.11]. The Workplace Violence law amendments complied with all processes and procedures required
by the LPA, including the development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal analysis, and the
opportunity for public review during apublic meeting and public comment period. [1 O.C. 109.6,
109.7, 109.8].
The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the
Workplace Violence law on October 15, 2025. No individuals provided public comments during
this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until October 22, 2025. Two
(2) individuals submitted written comments during this public comment period. The Legislative
Operating Committee accepted the public comments on November 5, 2025. The Legislative
Operating Committee reviewed and considered the public comments on November 14, 2025.
The amendments to the Workplace Violence law will become effective on January 28, 2026.
Conclusion
Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.
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FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
Fiscal Impact Statement
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RaLinda Ninham‐Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
FROM:
Rae Skenandore, Sr. Analyst
DATE:
December 10, 2025
RE:
Fiscal Impact Statement of the Workplace Violence Law Amendments
I.
Estimated Fiscal Impact Summary
Law: Workplace Violence Law Amendments
Draft 3
Equal Employment Opportunity Department (“EEO”)
Implementing Agency
Oneida Nation Human Resources Department
Estimated time to comply
10 days
Estimated Impact
Current Fiscal Year
10 Year Estimate
Total Estimated Fiscal Impact
$0
$0
II.
Background
This Law was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee by resolution BC‐06‐28‐17‐E on June 28, 2017.
This law was added to the Active Files List on February 6, 2019, at the request of the Nation’s Human
Resources Department to address investigative enforcement and employee ineligibility. It was readd to
the Active Files list on October 7, 2020, and for a third time on October 4, 2023.
The purpose of this law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and visitors an environment that is
free of violence and the threat of violence. The amendments to the Law include clarifying and requiring
the following:
The Law applies to all employees, during or outside of normal work hours and if the alleged incident
occurs in a setting reasonable connected to the workplace.
What constitutes “prohibited behaviors.”
Exceptions to “prohibited behaviors.”
All complaints and investigations be directed to and managed by the Equal Employment
Opportunity Department (EEO).
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A “final decision” is jointly issued from the EEO Department, the Nation’s Human Resources
Executive Director, and the employee’s supervisor.
The responsibilities of the EEO Department include assigning an EEO Officer to investigate and be
responsible for determining the final decision with the Nation’s Human Resources Executive Director
and the employee’s supervisor.
The EEO Department and the Nation’s Human Resources Department are responsible for
communicating and sharing information with each other to ensure all complaints and investigations
are properly and timely handled.
Verbal complaints are acceptable, and employees are directed to submit a written complaint to the
EEO Department.
Reporting of restraining orders and injunctions shall include when the reporting is mandatory and
when it is discretionary.
Employment eligibility for employees who resign during a workplace violence investigation or are
terminated because of a workplace violence investigation.
Grammatical and other minor changes
III.
Methodology and Assumptions
A “Fiscal Impact Statement” means an estimate of the total identifiable fiscal year financial effects
associated with legislation and includes startup costs, personnel, office, documentation costs, as well as
an estimate of the amount of time necessary for an agency to comply with the Law after
implementation.
Finance does NOT identify the source of funding for the estimated cost or allocate any funds to the
legislation.
The analysis was completed based on the information provided as of the date of this memo.
IV.
Findings
There are no start‐up costs, no increases in personnel are needed, and no increases in office or
documentation costs.
V.
Financial Impact
There is no fiscal impact of implementing this legislation.
VI.
Recommendation
Finance does not make a recommendation about a course of action in this matter. Rather, the purpose
of a fiscal impact statement is to disclose the potential fiscal impact of the action so that the Oneida
Business Committee and General Tribal Council has the information with which to render a decision.
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Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution #
Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
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 Workplace Violence law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee
through resolution BC-06-28-17-E; and
WHEREAS,
the purpose of the Workplace Violence law is to provide all Oneida Nation employees and
visitors an environment that is free of violence and the threat of violence. The Nation’s
Human Resources Department requested amendments to the Workplace Violence law to
address investigative enforcement. Amendments are also being sought to delegate
authority to investigators to put employees on investigative leave, discipline employees,
and address employment eligibility and ineligibility; and
WHEREAS,
the amendments to the Law require that the reporting and investigating of workplace
violence be primarily handled by the Nation Equal Employment Opportunity Department,
rather than the employee’s supervisor; and
WHEREAS,
the Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Law
through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Human Resources Department
and the Oneida Law Office; and
WHEREAS,
in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act a legislative analysis and fiscal impact
statement were completed for the proposed amendments to the Law; and
WHEREAS,
the Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments
to the Law on October 15, 2025, with no individuals providing oral comments, and the
public comment period for the amendments to this Law was held open until October 22,
2025, with two (2) submissions of written comments received; and
WHEREAS,
the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comments on November 5, 2025;
and
WHEREAS,
the Legislative Operating Committee reviewed and considered the public comments on
November 14, 2025; and
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BC Resolution _____________
Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby adopts the amendments
to the Workplace Violence law, which shall become effective on January 28, 2026.
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Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
01/14/26
2. Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related
3. Requested Motion:
☐ Accept as information; OR
Adopt the resolution entitled, Amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trappinng Law
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
☒ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☒ Law
☒ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☒ Other: Legislative Analysis
☐ 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
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
Oneida Business Committee
Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairperson
December 17, 2025
Adoption of Amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law
Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the adoption
of amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping law:
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Resolution: Amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law
Statement of Effect: Amendments to the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Amendments Legislative Analysis
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Amendments Draft (Redline)
Hunting, Fishi
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