# Oneida Business Committee (2026) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A9dc3405d70c71d81 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Public Packet 1 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6 January 14, 2026 Public Packet VI. VII. VIII. 2 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 6 January 14, 2026 Public Packet 3 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 6 January 14, 2026 Public Packet XI. 4 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 6 January 14, 2026 Public Packet XII. XIII. 5 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 6 January 14, 2026 Public Packet XIV. 6 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6 January 14, 2026 Public Packet Special Recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Al Manders 7 of 409 Public Packet 8 of 409 Public Packet 9 of 409 Public Packet 10 of 409 Public Packet 11 of 409 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank 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. Public Packet Special Recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Deborah Thundercloud 12 of 409 Public Packet 13 of 409 Public Packet 14 of 409 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. Page 1 of 1 Public Packet 15 of 409 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 Public Packet 16 of 409 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 Public Packet 17 of 409 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. Public Packet 18 of 409 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. Public Packet 19 of 409 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Leave this line blank 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. Public Packet 20 of 409 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 Public Packet 21 of 409 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. Public Packet 22 of 409 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 Public Packet 23 of 409 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. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 24 of 409 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 25 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 26 of 409 DRAFT VII. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 27 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 28 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 29 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 30 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 31 of 409 DRAFT H.. 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 32 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 33 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 34 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 35 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 36 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 37 of 409 DRAFT 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 . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 15 December 10, 2025 Public Packet 38 of 409 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 Public Packet 39 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 December 19, 2025 Public Packet 40 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 December 19, 2025 Public Packet 41 of 409 DRAFT 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 ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 December 19, 2025 Public Packet 42 of 409 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 Public Packet 43 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Emergency Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 January 02, 2026 Public Packet 44 of 409 DRAFT 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 Oneida Business Committee Emergency Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 January 02, 2026 Public Packet 45 of 409 DRAFT 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 Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Secretary. Minutes approved as presented on . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Emergency Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 January 02, 2026 Public Packet 46 of 409 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 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 47 of 409 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 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 48 of 409 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 49 of 409 Requested Action Adopt the Resolution: Amendments to the Workplace Violence Law. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 50 of 409 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE LAW AMENDMENTS LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office Intent of the Legislation or Amendments ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Purpose 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]. Page 1 of 11 Public Packet 51 of 409 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: ▪ ▪ ▪ 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 Page 2 of 11 Public Packet 52 of 409 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. 1 SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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. 16 SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ▪ • 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 Page 3 of 11 Public Packet 28 29 53 of 409 ▪ Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures. 30 SECTION 4. PROCESS 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 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 t Active Files List 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 t law office. ▪ January 13, 2025: LOC work meeting with HRD and he t law office. ▪ February 14, 2025: LOC work meeting with EEO, HRD, and he t law office. ▪ February 19, 2025: LOC work session. Page 4 of 11 Public Packet 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 54 of 409 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ 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. 82 SECTION 5. CONTENTS OF THE LEGISLATION 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 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. Page 5 of 11 Public Packet 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 55 of 409 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 Page 6 of 11 Public Packet 56 of 409 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 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. 182 SECTION 6. EXISTING LEGISLATION 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 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)]. Page 7 of 11 Public Packet 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 57 of 409 ▪ ▪ 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]. ▪ 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)]. ▪ 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)]. ▪ ▪ ▪ 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 Page 8 of 11 Public Packet 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 58 of 409 information and to take appropriate action consistent with police investigatory procedures. [3 O.C. 307.4-3]. ▪ ▪ 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)]. ▪ ▪ ▪ 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]. The proposed amendments align with the Pardon and Forgiveness law by requiring the any employee that esigns r or is te rminated during, or as the result of, aworkplace violence investigation must receive a pardon from 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]. Page 9 of 11 Public Packet 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 59 of 409 ▪ ▪ 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]. ▪ 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 l enforcement mechanisms do not conflict with the Workplace Violence law and both laws set similar 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)]. 320 SECTION 7. ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY 321 322 323 324 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 Page 10 of 11 Public Packet 60 of 409 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 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]. 352 SECTION 8. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 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. Page 11 of 11 Public Packet 61 of 409 Final draft (Redline to draft 3) 2025 12 17 Title 2. Employment – Chapter 223 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE ONEIDA TRANSLATION 223.1. 223.2. 223.3. 223.4 223.5. 223.6. 223.7. 223.8. 223.9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Purpose and Policy Adoption, Amendment, Appeal Definitions Application Prohibited Behavior Reporting Workplace Violence Reporting Restraining Orders and Injunctions Future Workplace Violence EEO ("Equal Employment Opportunity Department") 223.10. 223.11. 223.12. 223.13. Responsibilitites Employment Eligibility Fraudulent Report Confidentiality Enforcement 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 l shall control. 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 t 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. l (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 basis. 2 O.C. 223– Page 1 Public Packet 62 of 409 [Type here] 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 (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 f the event. (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: 2 O.C. 223– Page 2 Public Packet 63 of 409 [Type here] 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 (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 s media platforms; (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 tr 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 l 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 e 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. 2 O.C. 223– Page 3 Public Packet 64 of 409 [Type here] 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 223.6-4. 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 ble. (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 ble. 223.6-5. 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