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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, July 22, 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 for years of service (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, CEO-Human Resources
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
A.
V.
MINUTES
A.
VI.
Oneida Community Library Board-Bridget John
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Approve the July 8, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Alliance For Tribal Clean Energy (ATCE) Indigenous Power
& Light Fund Grant Application
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Temporary Moratorium on Development, Construction, and
Operation of Data Centers
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
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APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy-Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
B.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy-Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
C.
Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies-Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
IX.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
X.
Accept the July 1, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2026 NCAI Mid-Year
Convention & Marketplace - Memphis, TN - June 13-18, 2026
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Native American Finance
Officers Association Annual 2026 Fall Conference - Santa Fe, NM - September 21-23,
2026
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 21st Annual
Government to Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation - Tulalip,
WA - September 8-12, 2026
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
C.
Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition - Bad River, WI - July
20-22, 2026
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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XII.
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NEW BUSINESS
A.
Accept as information Councilman Jonas Hill's appointment as Tribal
Representative of the Council on Offender Re-entry
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
B.
Approve the Oneida Business Committee Special Projects Budget Expenditure of
Funds Standard Operating Procedure
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
C.
Approve the extension of the After Action Report Deadline per Chapter 302:
Emergency Management Law
Sponsor: Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director
D.
Approve three (3) actions regarding the Oneida Business Committee Political
Appointment Staff
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
E.
Accept the Food Security Assessment report (not submitted)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
REPORTS
A.
OPERATIONAL (9:30 a.m.)
1.
Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
2.
Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
3.
Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
4.
Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
5.
Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
6.
Accept the Education and Training FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
7.
Accept the Grants FY-2026 3rd quarter memorandum
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
8.
Accept the Human Services Division FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
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9.
XIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
REPORTS
1.
B.
XIV.
Accept the Land, Environmental, Agriculture and Food as Medicine Division
FY-2026 3rd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance July 2026 report
(10:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Review and determine next steps regarding the Oneida Tribal Law Consulting
proposal (11:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: John Orie, Tribal Member
2.
Accept the July 1, 2026, BC Officer Session notes
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director
3.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy-Anna John Resident Centered Care
Community Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
4.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy-Oneida Public Safety and Security
Commission
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
5.
Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies-Oneida Youth Leadership
Institute Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ADJOURN
Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214
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Special recognition for years of service
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
7/22/26
2. Session:
■ Open
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܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification
Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
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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: YOS 3rd Qtr Recipient List.
܆Presentation
܆Report
܆Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Laura Laitinen-Warren, CEO-Human Resources
Primary Requestor:
Renee Smith, Executive Assistant
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YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS
3RD QUARTER FY'26 APR-JUNE
ADOH
Years
DANFORTH,KATHLEEN V
Name
Emp #
988
WRIGHT,ASHLEY E
RECKELBERG,DENNIS J
May 18, 1981
45
KING,ALBERT R
1045
GRUSKA,ROGER A
VANSCHYNDEL,RONALD J
Apr 1, 1986
40
HUFF,TIMOTHY A
5364
HILL,C S
KING, DERRICK
May 6, 1991
35
NINHAM,ROBERT M
5618
SUMMERS,ALVIN F
MATSON,GREGORY H
Jun 1, 1991
35
DANFORTH,SR,DAVID W
970
TRUTTMANN, BARBARA J
OTRADOVEC,MICHAEL L
3680
8437
Supervisor Name
Area Manager
JOHNSON,SR,DENNIS J
STONE,SHANNON J
Jun 26, 1991
35
SKENANDORE-HOLTZ,KELLY
HOUSE, DAKOTA
LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA
DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T
Feb 8, 1996
Apr 8, 1996
30
30
FRIBERG,JILL E
3783
ANDERSON,JENNIFER J
NINHAM-LAMBERIES,RALINDA R
Apr 24, 1996
30
ARCHIQUETTE-NINHAM,JEANETTE
2091
CLAUSEN,CRAIG A
STONE,SHANNON J
May 14, 1996
30
LUCAS,ALLEN S
3802
REED,MICHAEL
KING,KATHLEEN
May 21, 1996
30
PELTIER,PAUL T
667
DANFORTH,SARAH
STEVENS,SHELLY
Jun 4, 1996
30
JORDAN,CHRISTIAN D
3194
JOHNSON,SR,DENNIS J
STONE,SHANNON J
Jun 24, 1996
30
MENDOLLA,TODD J
3877
DANFORTH,JR,REDMON
STONE,SHANNON J
Jun 24, 1996
30
YANG,XAI
12073
SMITH,FRANK M
EMERSON,DAVID L
Apr 1, 2001
25
SAMPO,MICHAEL J
3712
EHRHARDT, RODNEY
DOXTATOR,JASON W
Apr 15, 2001
25
BRIEN,ROBERT J
11288
HOUSE, DAKOTA
DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T
Apr 15, 2001
25
25
REED,MAGIE D
12169
SMITH, ASHLEY
EMERSON,DAVID L
May 13, 2001
NELL,CURTIS E
12218
HOUSE, DAKOTA
DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T
May 27, 2001
25
VANDERMUSE,JILL A
12210
SCHABOW,ASHLEY A
DODGE,LEAH S
May 27, 2001
25
25
GOULD,KIMBERLY R
12200
HILL, AARON
WURTH, RONALD
May 27, 2001
MAXAM,JOEL J
12231
NON-DIVISIONAL
NON-DIVISIONAL
Jun 3, 2001
25
JOHN,KRISTEN A
14671
MCLESTER,SR,JAMES M
MATSON,GREGORY H
Jun 4, 2001
25
SCHMIDT,BRUCE W
12265
GRUSKA,ROGER A
VANSCHYNDEL,RONALD J
Jun 10, 2001
25
KUCHMA,ANTHONY P
12291
SNITGEN,JAMES L
CORNELIUS,SYLVIA S
Jun 17, 2001
25
HARMS,PATRICIA A
1277
PHILLIPS, BREANNA
TESS, JODI
Jun 24, 2001
25
DENN,RICHARD N
14698
SUMMERS,ALVIN F
MATSON,GREGORY H
Jun 25, 2001
25
BRUNETTE,KATHLEEN K
14665
SUMMERS,ALVIN F
MATSON,GREGORY H
Jun 25, 2001
25
27
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Oneida Community Library Board-Bridget John
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager
DATE:
July 09, 2026
RE:
Oath of Office – Oneida Community Library Board
Background
On July 08,2026, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Bridget John to the Oneida
Community Library Board.
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Approve the July 8, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
BPIGMAN
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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, July 07, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
10:00 AM Wednesday, July 08, 2026
BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins Council members:
Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: ;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams1), Taryn
Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft
Teams), Brenda L. Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Josephine Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams),
James Sommerfeldt (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via
Microsoft Teams), Victoria Krueger (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams),
Debra Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Mae K. Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Barbara Webster (via
Microsoft Teams), Richard Foody (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn
Biely (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Nicole Rommel (via Microsoft
Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Mercie Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Troy Christensen
(via Microsoft Teams), Sara Jensen (via Microsoft Teams), Dana McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Stone (via Microsoft
Teams), Terry Fulk Jr. (via Microsoft Teams), Hanna Penn (via Microsoft Teams), Brian Anderson,
Barnaby Allen, Kaylynn Gresham, Cathy Bachhuber;
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:
Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
Arrived at: n/a;
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Justin Nishimoto (via
Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth, Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Biely (via
Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal
Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams),
David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via
Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams),
Crystal Holtz (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal V. Metoxen (via
Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Vankirk (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal
Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Valerie Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Suzanna Jordan (via Microsoft
Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Tina
Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Eric McLester (via Microsoft Teams), Mia Charnon (via Microsoft
Teams), Renee Smith (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), Sacheen Lawrence (via Microsoft Teams), Edward Delgado, Melinda J. Danforth,
Cathy L. Metoxen, Cathy Bachhuber, Nancy Barton, Mark A. Powless Sr., Misty Herzog, Mark Powless,
Derrick King, Jeremy King, Jacqueline Webster, Russ Fure, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);
1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file
sharing, and video meetings.
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I.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 10:01 a.m.
For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is attending the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin
conference.
II.
OPENING (00:00:10)
Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.
III.
ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:04:11)
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with five (5) additions (1] under the Travel Requests
section, add item entitled Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Capitol Hill Visits on
Prediction Markets - Washington, D.C. - July 13-15, 2026; 2) under the Travel Requests section, add
item entitled Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Capitol Hill Visits on
Prediction Markets - Washington, D.C. - July 20-23, 2026; 3) under the Executive Session, New
Business section, add item entitled Accept the revised FY-2025 yearend audit presentation; 4) under
the Executive Session, New Business section, add item entitled Approve a limited waiver of sovereign
immunity - University of Wisconsin Green Bay (UWGB) Athletic Department Marketing and
Sponsorship Agreement- file # 2026-0597; and 5) under the Executive Session, New Business section,
add item entitled Determine next steps on the June 30, 2026, FEMA Region 5 Declaration], seconded
by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
IV.
OATH OF OFFICE
A.
Oneida Police Department - Nicholas Hill, Zachary Barker (00:06:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Nicholas Hill and Zachary Barjer were administered their Oaths of Office with five (5) Business
Committee members present on June 22, 2026.
B.
Oneida Election Board Alternates - Jacqueline Webster (00:06:52)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Jacqueline Webster was present.
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V.
MINUTES
Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 10:00 a.m.
A.
Approve the June 10, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:09:01)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the June 10, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen
VI.
RESOLUTIONS
Secretary Lisa Liggins returned at 10:11 a.m.
A.
Adopt resolution entitled Boards Committees and Commissions Law Stipends July 2026 update (00:09:19)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 07-08-26-A Boards Committees and Commissions Law
Stipends - July 2026 update, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Adopt resolution entitled Elder Protection Law (00:22:45)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution 07-08-26-B Elder Protection Law with the noted changes [1)
delete lines 12-13) in line 15, correct “the Law” to ““the Elder Protection Law (the Law)”], seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
C.
Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $12,392,601 Carry Over Funds to
Balance the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (00:46:53)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 07-08-26--C Authorizing Use of $12,392,601 Carry
Over Funds to Balance the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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D.
Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget and Directive
to Present Budget to the General Tribal Council for Approval and forward to
General Tribal Council for adoption (00:50:59)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 07-08-26-D Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget
and Directive to Present Budget to the General Tribal Council for Approval and forward to General
Tribal Council for adoption, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
E.
Adopt resolution entitled Establishing Enterprise Resource Planning System
Modernization as a Strategic Priority of the Oneida Nation (00:57:12)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution 07-08-26-E Establishing Enterprise Resource Planning
System Modernization as a Strategic Priority of the Oneida Nation, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
F.
Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $15,000,000 of Carry Over Funds for
the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Modernization (01:02:02)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Chairman Tehassi Hill left at 11:17 a.m.; Treasurer Lawrence Barton assumed the responsibilities of
the Chair.
Chairman Tehassi Hill returned at 11:19 a.m. and resumed responsibilities of the Chair.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 07-08-26-F Authorizing Use of $15,000,000 of Carry
Over Funds for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Modernization, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
G.
Adopt resolution entitled Activating the Personnel Commission - Transferring
Cases, Scheduling Training, Support (01:13:18)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 07-08-26-G Activating the Personnel Commission Transferring Cases, Scheduling Training, Support, with the noted changes [in lines 102 and 108,
correct “Resolve #1” to “Resolve #2], and direct the Secretary to send the provided correspondence,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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H.
Adopt resolution entitled Amending BC Resolution # 10-22-25-A, 2025-2027 WI
Tribal Assistance Grant Spending Plan (01:25:59)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 07-08-26-H Amending BC Resolution # 10-22-25-A,
2025-2027 WI Tribal Assistance Grant Spending Plan, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
I.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law
(01:27:15)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Councilman Jonas Hill left at 11:28 a.m.
Councilman Jonas Hill returned at 11:30 a.m.
Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution 07-08-26-I Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
J.
Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Eviction and Termination Law
(01:45:31)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 07-08-26-J Amendments to the Eviction and
Termination Law, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
K.
Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Amendments to the Election Law (01:49:52)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 07-08-26-K Emergency Amendments to the Election
Law, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Item VIII.B.3. was addressed next.
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VII.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library
Board (02:05:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the selected applicant and, to appoint Bridget John to the Oneida
Community Library Board, with a term ending March 31, 2029, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen
VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the June 11, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes (02:06:55)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the June 11, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen
B.
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the Legislative Operating Committee June 3, 2026, regular meeting
minutes (02:07:15)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Legislative Operating Committee June 3, 2026, regular
meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Not Present:
Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen
Secretary Lisa Liggins arrived at 1:32 p.m.
2.
Accept the Legislative Operating Committee June 17, 2026, regular meeting
minutes (02:07:35)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Legislative Operating Committee June 17, 2026, regular
meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Item IX.A. was addressed next.
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3.
Adopt the Higher Education Grant Law - Chapter 1005 - Rule # 1 - Student
Eligibility Requirements and Administration (01:53:35)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt the Higher Education Grant Law - Chapter 1005 - Rule # 1 - Student
Eligibility Requirements and Administration, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Lawrence Barton to move the item entitled Determine next steps on the June 30, 2026,
FEMA Region 5 Declaration from the Executive Session, New Business section of the agenda to the
New Business section of the agenda, Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Item XII.D. was addressed next.
IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Reconsider the May 27, 2026, Oneida Business Committee ONCOA vacancy
decision and approve the recommendation by ONCOA in accordance with ONCOA
Bylaws (02:08:00)
Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging
Motion by Lisa Liggins to rescind the Business Committee action on May 27, 2026, regarding the
ONCOA vacancy and defer the appointment actions to the September 23, 2026, regular Business
Committee meeting seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
X.
TRAVEL REPORTS
A.
Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - NAFOA Spring
Conference - Reno, NV - April 26-28, 2026 (02:11:05)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel report from Treasurer Lawrence Barton to the NAFOA
Spring Conference in Reno, NV on April 26-28, 2026, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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XI.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.
Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Capitol Hill Visits on
Prediction Markets - Washington, D.C. - July 13-15, 2026 (02:11:36)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the
Capitol Hill Visits on Prediction Markets in Washington, D.C. on July 13-15. 2026, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Capitol Hill Visits on
Prediction Markets - Washington, D.C. - July 20-23, 2026 (02:12:15)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Councilman Jameson Wilson to attend
the Capital Hill Visits on Prediction Markets in Washington, D.C. on July 20-23, 2026, seconded by
Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
XII.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon
Skenandore (02:12:36)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for
Councilman Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Approve the agreement - Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District-"NEW Water" file # 2026-0402 (02:12:57)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the agreement - Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District"NEW Water" - file # 2026-0402, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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C.
Approve the Oneida Finance Committee Charter (02:13:27)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Oneida Finance Committee Charter, seconded by Jameson
Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Item XIII.A. was addressed next.
D.
Determine next steps on the June 30, 2026, FEMA Region 5 Declaration (02:00:15)
Sponsor: Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director
Motion by Lisa Lawrence Barton to withdraw the individual request for declaration, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Motion by Jennifer Webster to recess at 12:06 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:31 p.m.
Roll call for the record:
Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Councilman Jonas Hill; Chairman Tehassi Hill;
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson Wilson;
Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Kirby Metoxen;
item VII.A. was addressed next.
XIII.
GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.
PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - PETITION # 2026-01
1.
Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2026-01
(02:14:27)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2026-01,
seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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2.
Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2026-01 (02:15:05)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2026-01,
seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
3.
Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2026-01
(02:15:23)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 202601, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
Determine next steps - Resignation - Oneida Business Committee (02:15:47)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the resignation noting that it is not possible to hold a special General
Tribal Council meeting in compliance with the Ten Day Notice Policy to address the vacancy due to
there being two (2) months left in the term and that the 2026 General Election is scheduled for July 11,
2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
C.
Approve notice and materials for August 24, 2026, tentatively scheduled special
General Tribal Council meeting (02:18:17)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve notice and materials for August 24, 2026, tentatively scheduled
special General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (02:19:43)
A.
REPORTS
1.
Accept the Chief Financial Officer June 2026 report (02:19:54)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Chief Financial Officer June 2026 report, seconded by
Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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Accept the Treasurer's May 2026 report (02:20:07)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Treasurer's May 2026 report, seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
B.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
Accept the May 19, 2026, Audit Committee meeting minutes (02:20:20)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 19, 2026, Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the Controlled Keys compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (02:20:32)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Controlled Keys compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
3.
Accept the Drop and Count compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (02:20:46)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Drop and Count compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
4.
Accept the Blackjack Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality
requirement (02:20:58)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Blackjack Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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5.
Accept the Four Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (02:21:11)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Four Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
6.
Accept the Mini Baccarat Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (02:21:27)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Mini Baccarat Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
7.
Accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement (02:21:42)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the
confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
C.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Approve four (4) new enrollments (02:21:58)
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve four (4) new enrollments, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
2.
Accept the May 6, 2026, BC Officer Session notes (02:22:10)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 6, 2026, BC Officer Session notes, seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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3.
Accept the June 3, 2026, BC Officer Session notes (02:22:22)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the June 3, 2026, BC Officer Session notes, seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
4.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Liggett Vector Brands LLC
aka JTI Liggett Chain Trade Program - file # 2026-0545 (02:22:34)
Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail
Motion by Jonas Hill to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Liggett Vector Brands LLC
aka JTI Liggett Chain Trade Program - file # 2026-0545 with contract subject to further review by the
Oneida Retail Division, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
5.
Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board
(02:22:59)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Oneida Community
Library Board vacancy as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
6.
Enter into the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Common
Interest Agreement file # 2026-0615 and to approve attorney contract Hobbs
Straus Dean and Walker LLP file # 2027-0410 (02:23:15)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Common Interest
Agreement file # 2026-0615 and to approve attorney contract Hobbs Straus Dean and Walker LLP file
# 2027-0410, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
7.
Enter into the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved selected
applicant to appoint Jacqueline Webster to the Oneida Election Board
Alternates (02:23:39)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved selected
applicant to appoint Jacqueline Webster to the Oneida Election Board Alternates, seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
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8.
Accept the revised FY-2025 yearend audit presentation (02:24:07)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the revised FY-2025 yearend audit presentation, seconded by
Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
9.
Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - University of Green Bay
(UWGB) Athletics Department and Sponsorship Agreement - file # 2026-0597
(02:24:32)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion as information and direct the Chairman to bring
back to an upcoming Business Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
XV.
ADJOURN (02:25:06)
Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 1:51 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson
Wilson
Not Present:
Kirby Metoxen
Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
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Adopt resolution entitled Alliance For Tribal Clean Energy (ATCE) Indigenous Power & Light Fund Grant..
Business Committee Agenda Request
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Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
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܆Draft GTC Notice
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Phone: (920)869-2214
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BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Alliance For Tribal Clean Energy (ATCE) Indigenous Power & Light Fund Grant Application
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
The Oneida Nation supports local food sovereignty efforts; and
WHEREAS,
The Oneida Nation is currently constructing the Oneida Community Cannery; and
WHEREAS,
The Oneida Nation supports solar electric development on Tribal facilities; and
WHEREAS,
The Oneida Nation is currently managing a solar electric systems at Food Distribution and
Food Pantry; and
WHEREAS,
The Oneida Nation supports the installation, operations, maintenance, replacement, and
redevelopment of clean energy projects on Tribal facilities; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Oneida Nation Business Committee supports the grant
application to the ATCE for an amount not to exceed $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars).
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, The Oneida Nation Business Committee supports the installation, operations,
maintenance, replacement, and redevelopment of solar electric at the Oneida Community Cannery, Food
Distribution, and Food Pantry.
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GRANT PROPOSAL AUTHORIZATION FORM
ONEIDA GRANTS OFFICE
PH: (920) 496-7330
FAX: (920) 496-7494
Form instructions: Fill in all information requested. To enter data in the grey areas; a drop down called “form field option”
box will appear. In the “items drop-down list” click on which one you want; then click on the “up” arrow to move it to the top
and click ok. In the reporting area: Double click on the box you want to put an “x” in. A “check box form field” box will appear,
in “under default value” click on “checked” then ok.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Department:
Engineering
Division/Non-Division:
Public Works
Program: Energy
Program Accountant: Misti M. Urbanek
Person Responsible for proposal
development: Michael F. Troge
Phone: 920-869-4571
Email: mtroge@oneidanation.org
Person Responsible for grant administration:
Michael F. Troge
Phone: 920-869-4571
Email: mtroge@oneidanation.org
Project Title: Cannery Solar
GRANT INFORMATION
Name of Funding Source: Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
Type (pick one):
Link to Request for Proposal (RFP) guidelines:
Foundation
https://www.indigenouspowerandlight.org/
Title of Grant:
Indigenous Power and Light Fund
CFDA No:
00.000
Application Deadline: 2026-06-30
Maximum Grant Amount: $500,000.00
Project/Budget Period (dates): from: 2026-10-01 to: 2027-1231
Type of Project (pick one): New
Maximum Match Requested (% or $): N/A
Match Type (pick one):
Is a Tribal resolution required? Yes
If yes, please notify Grants Office immediately.
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Will grant fund a: New position? No. If Yes, signature acknowledges that you will work with HRD on
job description(s). PLEASE NOTE: Position will end when grant funding ends.
For Continuation grants, will grant fund: Existing position? Yes Position(s):
NA:
NA
If awarded, signature acknowledges that you will contact DTS for computer needs.
If awarded, signature acknowledges that Facilities Management will be informed for space needs.
Project Proposal Summary (must answer all these questions): In detail, explain the 1) purpose,
2) benefit(s), 3) where is match coming from, 4) are there any other programs collaborating, 5) travel
justification, 6) position justification, and 7) pertinent information including capital expenditure and technology
purchases:
Approximately 100 kilowatts of solar is planned for the new Cannery Building. Arrangements are being made to
receive a cost estimate. The project may also include energy storage (batteries) in the design, if deemed
necessary. Engineering, Agriculture, and Facilities are aware of this project. The installation will commence
sometime in FY2027.
Reporting:
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SIGNATURES
Your signature authorizes the person responsible for proposal development to work with the Grants
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Adopt resolution entitled Temporary Moratorium on Development, Construction, and Operation of Data...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܈Accept as information; OR
Approve the BC Resolution titled: “Temporary Moratorium on Development, Construction
and Operation of Data Centers”
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
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܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܈Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
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܆Fiscal Impact Statement
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7. Budget Information:
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Authorized Sponsor:
Jonas Hill, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
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Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # Leave this line blank
Temporary Moratorium on Development, Construction, and Operation of Data Centers
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 Nation Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Nation expresses and mades decisions based on its core values, the Good Mind as
expressed by Onʌyoteʔa·ka,
• Kahletsyalúsla, which is the heartfelt encouragement of the best in each of us,
• Kanolukhwásla, which is the compassion, caring, identity, and joy of being,
• Kaʔnikuhli·yó, which is the openness of the good spirit and mind,
• Kaʔtshatstʌsla, which is the strength of belief and vision as a people,
• Kalihwi·yó, which is the use of the good words about ourselves, our nation, and our
future,
• Twahwahtsίlayʌ, which is all of us are family, and
• Yukwatsίstayʌ, which is our fire, our spirit within each of us; and
WHEREAS,
Data centers are computing facilities that may require substantial amounts of electricity,
water, land, telecommunications infrastructure, and other resources to support their
operations which does not include internal computing infrastructure conducted by
businesses; and
WHEREAS,
the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure across the United States has created
significant questions regarding environmental impacts, energy consumption, water usage,
land use compatibility, infrastructure demands, cybersecurity risks, and long-term
economic benefits; and
WHEREAS,
the Business Committee finds that incomplete information currently exists regarding the
potential impacts of data center development, and
WHEREAS,
desires to provide adequate time for consultation with the Nation’s members, technical
experts, governmental partners, utility providers, and other stakeholders concerning the
potential costs and benefits associated with such facilities; and
WHEREAS,
a temporary moratorium is necessary to preserve the status quo while the Nation conducts
a comprehensive review of appropriate regulatory, environmental, cultural, and economic
considerations related to data center development; and
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BC Resolution # _______
Temporary Moratorium on Development, Construction, and Operation of Data Centers
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution, a one-year
moratorium is imposed on:
a. The approval of applications for permits, leases, licenses, land use approvals, or other
authorizations related to data centers;
b. The approval of any new data center development projects;
c. The construction or expansion of data center facilities; and
d. The establishment of agreements involving the Nation’s lands, assets, utilities, or infrastructure for
the purpose of supporting data center operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chief Counsel shall provide a report on the application of the Nation’s
laws and jurisdiction authorities which would be affected by or require amendment to effectuate the changes
recommended in the CEO-Nation Services report and may be adopted by the Oneida Business Committee
after receipt of the report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, during the moratorium period, the CEO of Nation Services shall conduct an
assessment of the environmental, economic, cultural, public health and technology impacts of data centers
and bring forth a recommendation identifying if there are any circumstances with which the Nation would
consider granting such a facility to be built within the Nation’s reservation.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, during this moratorium, corporations wholly owned by the Nation are
instructed that the Corporate Social Responsibility Policies should include and recognize this policy of the
Oneida Nation regarding financing, developing, and constructing data centers during the moratorium period
and until such time as the Oneida Business Committee identifies a long-term policy position.
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Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy-Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager
DATE:
July 09, 2026
RE:
Appointment(s) – Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board
Background
One (1) vacancy was posted for the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board.
The vacancy is to complete term ending July 31, 2030.
The vacancy has been posted since June 2026. The latest application deadline was July 06,
2026, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):
Patricia Moore
Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending July 31, 2030, OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy-Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager
DATE:
July 09, 2026
RE:
Appointment(s) – Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission
Background
One (1) vacancy has been posted for the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.
One (1) vacancy is to complete term ending July 31, 2031.
The vacancy has been posted since June 02, 2026. The application deadline was July 06,
2026, and two (2) application(s) were received for the following applicant(s):
Beverly Anderson
Brian Denny Jr.
Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending July 31, 2026, OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies-Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
AVANKIRK
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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov
Memorandum
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FROM:
Brooke Doxtator, Governance Support & Information Manager
DATE:
July 09, 2026
RE:
Appointment(s) – Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board
Background
Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board. One (1)
vacancy is to complete the term ending June 30, 2026, and two (2) vacancies are to
complete terms ending June 30, 2027.
One (1) vacancy has been posted since 2023 and two (2) vacancies since 2024. The latest
application deadline was July 06, 2026, and one (1) application was received for the
following applicant(s):
Brian Denny Jr.
Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending June 30, 2026, or June
30, 2027, OR
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)
A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.
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Accept the July 1, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. Session:
܈Open
܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Personnel Related
3. Requested Motion:
܈Accept as information; OR
Accept the July 1, 2026, Legislaitve Operating Committee meeting minutes.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other: Describe
܆Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other: Describe
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
܆Legal Review
܈Minutes
܆MOU/MOA
܆Petition
܆Presentation
܆Report
܆Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney
Revised: 01/07/2025
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Oneida Nation
Oneida Business Committee
Legislative Operating Committee
PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Oneida-nsn.gov
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center
July 1, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Present: Jameson Wilson, Jennifer Webster, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen
Others Present: Clorissa Leeman, Grace Elliott, Carolyn Salutz, Mistylee Herzog, Fawn Billie,
Martin Prevost
Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Sidney White, Taryn Webster, Ashley Blaker, Rhiannon
Metoxen, Fawn Cottrell, Brittany Smith, David Jordan, Melissa Alvarado, Rae Skenandore, Sarah
White, Kaylynn Biely, Diane Wilson, Jodi Tess, Justin Nishimoto, Eric Boulanger, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies
I.
Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
Jameson Wilson called the July 1, 2026, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to order
at 9:03 a.m.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the agenda with one (1) addition – item V.1. Hunting,
Fishing, and Trapping Law Administrative Rulemaking Update; seconded by Jonas Hill.
Motion carried unanimously.
II.
Minutes to be Approved
1. June 17, 2026 LOC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the June 17, 2026, LOC meeting minutes and forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried
unanimously.
III.
Current Business
1. Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the public comment review memorandum and defer
to a work meeting for further consideration of the three public comments received; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Pardon and Forgiveness Law Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the Pardon and Forgiveness
law amendments and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Code of Ethics Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the updated public comment review memorandum
with LOC consideration, updated legislative analysis, and updated draft for the proposed
amendments to the Code of Ethics; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the Fiscal Impact Statement Request Memorandum
for the proposed amendments to the Code of Ethics, and direct the Finance Department to
provide the LOC with a fiscal impact statement by July, 17, 2026; seconded by Jennifer
Webster. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Eviction and Termination Law Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the proposed amendments
to the Eviction and Termination law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for
consideration; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Petition: G. Powless-Buenrostro – Amend Judiciary Law #2026-01.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the status update memorandum for the Petition: G.
Powless-Buenrostro – Amend Judiciary Law #2026-01 and forward to the Oneida Business
Committee; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.
New Submissions
1. Minors Trust GWA Emergency Law.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to Deny the request to add the Minors Trust GWA Emergency
Law to the Active Files List as an emergency, noting the Minor’s Trust General Welfare
Assistance Law is already on the Active Files List for development as a high priority; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Election Law Emergency Amendments.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Election Law Emergency Amendments to the Active Files List with Kirby Metoxen as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the adoption packet for the proposed emergency
amendments to the Election law with addition of signature of the Chairman, and forward
to the Oneida Business Committee for consideration; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
V.
Additions
1. Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Administrative Rulemaking Update.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Department’s update on the progress of the Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Administrative Rulemaking process; seconded by Jonas
Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
VI.
Administrative Updates
1. Certification of Higher Education Grant Law Rule No. 1 – Student Eligibility Requirements and Administration.
Motion by Jennifer Webster to certify the Higher Education Grant Law Rule No. 1 – Student Eligibility Requirements and Administration and forward to the Oneida Business
Committee for consideration; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.
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VIII. Adjourn
Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 9:57 a.m.; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2026 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Approve travel report from Councilman Wilson for National Congress of American
Indian’s Mid-Year Convention and Marketplace June 13-18, 2026 in Memphis,
Tennessee.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܈Other: OBC
܆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
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܆Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other: Describe
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
܆Legal Review
܆Minutes
܆MOU/MOA
܆Petition
܆Presentation
܆Report
܆Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܈Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
܈Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Councilman Wilson
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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:
Travel Event:
Jameson Wilson
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
Enter name(s) of other
Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to
delete
2026 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace
Travel Location:
Memphis, Tennessee
Departure Date:
06/13/2026
Return Date:
06/18/2026
Projected Cost:
$3,027
Actual Cost:
$2,372
Date Travel was Approved by OBC:
04/22/2026
Narrative/Background:
Prior to the 2026 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid-Year Convention
and Marketplace, I accepted the position as Midwest Region Primary Vice President. The
Midwest Caucus convened during the NCAI Mid-Year Convention to discuss regional
communication priorities, review a proposed communication plan for the 2025–2027
term, address procedures for filling the vacant Midwest Regional Vice President
Alternate position, and receive standing updates on policy issues impacting Tribal
Nations in the Midwest Region. As Midwest Vice President, I facilitated the election to fill
the Midwest Vice President Alternate position during the convention at the Midwest
Caucus.
I also serve as co-chair of the Land and Natural Resources Committee meeting. The
Committee seeks to promote and protect environmental stewardship, sustainable
resource management, self-governance of hunting, fishing and gathering, and ensuring
lands and resources continue to support the health, safety, and wellness of the Next
Seven Generations. A portion of the committee’s responsibility is to review and provide
input on proposed resolutions. This year we reviewed the Roadless Rule Resolution that
focuses on affirming
“the protection of cultural resources, sacred sites, subsistence resources, water
quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and forest health is best secured through
approaches that preserve Tribal sovereignty, Tribal access, and place-based Tribal
co-management, and that any national policy affecting inventoried roadless
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areas, whether the existing Rule, its rescission, or any legislative measure, must
respect the authority of each affected Tribal Government to shape the
management of the specific areas within its ancestral lands;”
Attendance at the NCAI Executive Council meeting provided updates on organizational
leadership, federal policy priorities, governance reforms, financial sustainability, youth
engagement initiatives, civic participation efforts, and future convention planning.
Discussions reflected NCAI's continued efforts to strengthen organizational
effectiveness, improve fiscal accountability, and expand advocacy on behalf of Tribal
Nations. Leadership highlighted recent collaboration on Native language preservation
and implementation of the Native Children's Commission, emphasizing NCAI's role as a
key partner in federal tribal policy discussions. A major policy discussion focused on
prediction markets and the proposed Clarity Act. Concerns were raised regarding the
potential expansion of gambling-style "event contracts" through cryptocurrency
platforms and the associated impacts on tribal gaming revenues. NCAI leadership
continues to engage federal policymakers to oppose provisions viewed as harmful to
Tribal Nations.
The Executive Council discussed several governance-related matters, including:
x Expansion of committee co-chair positions to improve participation and ensure
continuity of council operations.
x Appointment of Liz Homer as NCAI Parliamentarian following the departure of
Patrick Patterson.
x Formation of a task force to review NCAI's constitutional voting structure and
representation model. Members acknowledged that tribal demographics have
changed significantly since the organization's founding and that voting formulas
may require modernization while maintaining fairness among large and small
tribes.
x Recognition that any proposed constitutional amendments must balance equity,
representation, and regional interests across Indian Country.
The NCAI Youth Commission presented proposed bylaw amendments, including revised
age eligibility requirements intended to align with similar national youth organizations.
Youth leaders reported strong participation in advocacy efforts, policy discussions, and
leadership development activities, including:
x Collaboration with the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY).
x Participation in congressional meetings and federal policy discussions.
x Engagement in climate, civic engagement, and international Indigenous
leadership forums.
x Ongoing efforts to support Native youth voting rights and political participation.
The discussions highlighted several areas of importance for the Oneida Nation,
including federal advocacy related to tribal gaming protections, voting and
representation reforms within national tribal organizations, civic engagement initiatives,
and opportunities for enhanced participation in NCAI governance, policy development,
and youth leadership programs.
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Requested Action:
Approve travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for 2026 NCAI Mid-Year
Convention & Marketplace in Memphis, TN – June 13-18, 2026.
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Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill -...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. General Information:
Session:
☒ Open
☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion
3. Supporting Documents:
☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition
☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents
4. Budget Information:
☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable
☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe
5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Additional Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
Submitted By:
BPIGMAN
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Secretary
Secretary; Jameson J. Wilson; Jennifer A. Webster; Jonas G. Hill; Kirby W. Metoxen; Lawrence E. Barton; Lisa A.
Liggins; Tehassi Tasi Hill
Danelle A. Wilson; David P. Jordan; Fawn J. Billie; Fawn L. Cottrell; Janice M. Decorah; Kristal E. Hill; Rhiannon
R. Metoxen; BC_Agenda_Requests
E-POLL RESULTS: Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition
(GLIFC) quarterly meeting - Bad River, WI - July 20-22, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026 9:19:40 AM
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EPOLL REQUEST Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition
(GLIFC) quarterly meeting - Bad River, WI - July 20-22, 2026.pdf
E-POLL RESULTS
The e-poll to approve the travel request for Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the Great Lakes
Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC) quarterly meeting in Bad River, WI - July 20-22, 2026, has
carried. Below are the results:
Support: Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Per Section 5.1 of the OBC SOP “Conducting Electronic Voting (E-polls)”, five (5) affirmative
responses in support of the question in order to be approved.
Lisa Liggins
Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
From: Secretary <TribalSecretary@oneidanation.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:17 PM
To: Secretary <TribalSecretary@oneidanation.org>; Tehassi Tasi Hill <thill7@oneidanation.org>;
Lawrence E. Barton <lbarton2@oneidanation.org>; Lisa A. Liggins <lliggins@oneidanation.org>;
Jameson J. Wilson <jwilson@oneidanation.org>; Jennifer A. Webster
<JWEBSTE1@oneidanation.org>; Jonas G. Hill <jhill1@oneidanation.org>; Kirby W. Metoxen
<KMETOX@oneidanation.org>
Cc: Danelle A. Wilson <DWILSON1@ONEIDANATION.org>; Janice M. Decorah
<jdecora2@oneidanation.org>; David P. Jordan <djordan1@oneidanation.org>; Fawn L. Cottrell
<fcottrel@oneidanation.org>; Fawn J. Billie <fbillie@oneidanation.org>; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
<rmetoxe2@oneidanation.org>; Kristal E. Hill <khill@oneidanation.org>
Subject: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes
Public Packet
Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC) quarterly meeting - Bad River, WI - July 20-22, 2026
E-POLL REQUEST
Summary:
In November 2025 Jonas was appointed by the Oneida Business Committee as the Representative of
the Nation on the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition Board via resolution. This request is for travel
to Bad River, WI July 20th - 22nd, 2026 to attend the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC)
Quarterly meeting. Lodging will be paid for by GLIFC.
Justification for E-Poll:
Councilman Hill would like to confirm travel arrangements as soon as possible. The next Business
Committee meeting is scheduled for July 22nd, 2026, his office received the appointment notice on
July 8th, 2026. An E-Poll is requested due to short notice of meeting date and time.
Requested Action:
Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC)
quarterly meeting - Bad River, WI - July 20-22, 2026
Deadline for response:
Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2026.
Voting:
Use the voting button above, if available; OR
Reply with “Support” or “Oppose”.
Yaw^ko,
Brooke Doxtator
Governance Support & Information Manager
Government Administrative Office (GAO)
office 920.869.4452
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any included attachments are intended only for the addressee. This message
may contain privileged, confidential, or proprietary information. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or
use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please inform
us promptly by reply e-mail, then delete the e-mail and destroy any printed copy.
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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request
1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:
07 / 22 / 26
✔ e-poll requested
2. General Information:
Event Name: Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition (GLIFC) Quarterly mtg
Event Location:
Bad River, WI
Attendee(s): Jonas Hill
Departure Date: 07/20/2026
Attendee(s):
07/22/2026
Attendee(s):
Return Date:
3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
■
Unbudgeted
Cost Estimate:
$520
Grant Funded or Reimbursed
4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
In November 2025 I was appointed by the Oneida Business Committee as the Representative of
the Nation on the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition Board via resolution. This request is for
travel to Bad River, WI - July 20th - 22nd, 2026 - to attend the Great Lakes Intertribal Food
Coalition (GLIFC) Quarterly meeting. The Hotel will be paid for by GLIFC. E-Poll requested due
to short notice of meeting.
5. Submission
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman
1) Save a copy of this form for your records. Save a Copy...
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
Form approved by OBC on 03/25/2015
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ONEIDA NATION
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
General Travel Information
Jonas Hill
Name of Traveler
Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames
Employee Number
Bad River, WI
Destination City
07/20/2026
Departure date
Return date
07/22/2026
GLIFC Quarterly meeting
Purpose of travel
Charged GL Account 001.4272000.008.701000.000
GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources
Per Diem rate per day (meals)
$ 68.00
Cost Estimate Information
Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses
500
Total miles
Multiply by the Mileage rate
Description
Rate
Factor
Days
Per Diem for initial travel date
0.75
$ 68.00
1
Per Diem full day at destination
1.00
$ 68.00
1
Per Diem for return travel GDWH
0.75
$ 68.00
1
Included meals total
Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,
parking, fees, etc.
Sub-Total = Travel Advance
Lodging including room, taxes, fees,
and hotel parking
Airfare
Luggage Fees
Car Rental
Registration
Allowable price adjustment
Total Cost Estimate
$ 350.00
Total
$ 51.00
$ 68.00
$ 51.00
$ 520.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 500.00
Sub-Total = Virtual Card
$ 500.00
$ 1,020.00
I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.
I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,
the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.
Signatures / Approvals
Signature
Date
07/09/2026
Traveler
Department Sign-off
Send all travel related items to &HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ
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Oneida Nation
Post Office Box 365
Phone: (920)869-2214
Oneida, WI 54155
BC Resolution # 11-12-25-F
Oneida Nation to establish membership in the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe
recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,
of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation recognizes and supports the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition
(GLIFC), a tribal organization that empowers tribes to achieve their food sovereignty goals;
and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation recognizes and supports GLIFC’s bylaws, strategic plans and member
tribe commitments; and
WHEREAS,
the Oneida Nation shall retain its sovereign immunity; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby authorizes and supports
the Nations Membership in the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition and appoints Councilman Jonas
Gunnar Hill N7210 Seminary Road, Oneida, WI 54155 as the Nations representative to the Great Lakes
Food Coalition Board.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida
Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 7 members
were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 12th day of November, 2025; that the forgoing
resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 6 members for, 0 members against, and 0
members not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.
____________________________
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Oneida Business Committee
*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."
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From:
To:
Google Calendar on behalf of Great Lakes Intertribal Food
allissa.stutte@redcliff-nsn.gov; ameinen@wisc.edu; butch.bresette@redcliff-nsn.gov; conrads@stcroixojibwensn.gov; daniel.cornelius@wisc.edu; dodgefrancis@wisc.edu; eblowe@wisc.edu; elowe512@gmail.com;
esennett@ldftribe.com; foodsov@badriver-nsn.gov; gbesaw@mitw.org; harbuckle@wisc.edu; hinusmith@hochunk.com; hrmcintosh@wisc.edu; icartwright@feedingamericawi.org; james.polar.sr@scc-nsn.gov;
jdjean@wisc.edu; jfalck@mitw.org; Jonas G. Hill; jmears@wtcac.org; joe.miller@mohican-nsn.gov;
joeybillyboy1@gmail.com; joseph.schaar@lvd-nsn.gov; kayne.williams@lvd-nsn.gov; kblack@feedingamericawi.org;
lfpd@badriver-nsn.gov; magrignon@mitw.org; maria.duits@mohican-nsn.gov; melindam.carroll@fcp-nsn.gov;
mmmille6@wisc.edu; rkgenger@wisc.edu; sldodge@mitw.org; slloyd@wifoodhub.com; tina.vanzile@scc-nsn.gov;
Great Lakes Intertribal Food
GLIFC Quarterly Meeting - Bad River
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 11:50:05 AM
Subject:
Date:
Posoh All,
So far it sounds like only 4 of us have reserved rooms at the casino for the meeting.
Meaning there are still 11 room available. I have heard from a few who won't be
able to make it but if you are planning on attending in person, please reserve you
room asap by calling (715) 682-7121 and using room block code "Great Lakes
Intertribal Food Coalition"
GLIFC Quarterly Meeting - Bad River
Tuesday Jul 21 – Wednesday Jul 22, 2026
Monday the 20th will be the travel day with meeting days taking place the 21st and
22nd
Location
Bad River Lodge & Casino, 73370 US-2, Ashland, WI 54806, USA
View map
Guests
organizer - Great Lakes Intertribal Food
allissa.stutte@redcliff-nsn.gov
ameinen@wisc.edu
butch.bresette@redcliff-nsn.gov
conrads@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov
daniel.cornelius@wisc.edu
dodgefrancis@wisc.edu
eblowe@wisc.edu
esennett@ldftribe.com
foodsov@badriver-nsn.gov
gbesaw@mitw.org
harbuckle@wisc.edu
hinusmith@ho-chunk.com
hrmcintosh@wisc.edu
icartwright@feedingamericawi.org
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james.polar.sr@scc-nsn.gov
jdjean@wisc.edu
jfalck@mitw.org
jhill1@oneidanation.org
joe.miller@mohican-nsn.gov
joeybillyboy1@gmail.com
joseph.schaar@lvd-nsn.gov
kayne.williams@lvd-nsn.gov
kblack@feedingamericawi.org
lfpd@badriver-nsn.gov
magrignon@mitw.org
maria.duits@mohican-nsn.gov
melindam.carroll@fcp-nsn.gov
mmmille6@wisc.edu
rkgenger@wisc.edu
slloyd@wifoodhub.com
tina.vanzile@scc-nsn.gov
elowe512@gmail.com
sldodge@mitw.org
jmears@wtcac.org
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Accept as information Councilman Jonas Hill's appointment as Tribal Representative of the Council on...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܈Accept as information; OR
Accept the Appointment by Governor Evers in to the record for Councilman Jonas Hill as
the Tribal Representative on the Wisconsin Council on Offender Re-entry
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
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Contract Document(s)
܈Correspondence
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆E-poll results/back-up
܆Other: Describe
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Law
܆Legal Review
܆Minutes
܆MOU/MOA
܆Petition
܆Presentation
܆Report
܆Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
7. Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jonas Hill, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Jonas Hill, Councilman
Date: July 14, 2026
Re:
For the Record – Governor Evers Appoints Jonas Hill as the Tribal
Representative on the Wisconsin Council on Offender Re-entry
Please accept this memo and attachment regard the Appointment of Jonas Hill to the
Council on Offender Re-entry as the Tribal Representative. Governor Tony Evers officially
appointed Councilman Hill on July 1st, 2026.
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Approve the Oneida Business Committee Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds Standard...
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/22/26
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Approve OBC SOP entitled OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds effective
October 1, 2026.
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܈Other: OBC
܆Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Revised: 01/07/2025
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Fiscal Impact Statement ܆Presentation
܆Contract Document(s) ܆Law
܆Report
܆Correspondence
܆Legal Review
܆Resolution
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Minutes
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆MOU/MOA
܆Statement of Effect
܆E-poll results/back-up ܆Petition
܆Travel Documents
܈Other: SOP OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds
7. Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܈Not Applicable
8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Primary Requestor:
Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Councilman Wilson
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Memorandum
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To:
Oneida Business Committee (OBC)
OBC
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From: Jameson Wilson, Councilman
Date: July 14, 2026
Re:
OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds SOP
Purpose
e
The purpose of this agenda item, OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds
SOP, is to review and formally approve the drafted changes to Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP).
Background
d
This SOP was brought forward for consideration at the February and June 2026 Oneida
Business Committee (OBC) Work Sessions. At that time, the OBC agreed that
improvements should be made to the existing SOP to establish clear guidelines
governing Business Committee Special Projects funding requests.
After the two OBC work sessions and a meeting with the Director of Government
Administration and the Government Administration Executive Assistant, the following
revisions were drafted:
x
Unidentified Expenses or Unidentified Funds were revised to Unplanned
Expenses or Unplanned Funds
x The OBC Area Manager was updated to Director of Government Administration
x Guidelines for requests were revised to must align with an approved Nation
Building Project or an OBC Strategic Initiative
x
Once available funds are verified, The requestor now has five business days from
being notified to obtain OBC support to utilize the unplanned expense allocation
The attached draft was presented and effective date of October 1, 2026 agreed upon at
the June OBC work session.
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Requested action
Approve the revised SOP, OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds, effective
October 1, 2026.
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TITLE: OBC Special Projects Budget
ORIGINATION DATE:
Expenditure of Funds - Internal
Operating Procedure
July 1, 2023
REVISION DATE:
ONEIDA NATION
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE
12-05-2023
EFFECTIVE DATE:
After last signature
AUTHOR: Patricia King, Executive
Assistant & Lisa Summers, OBC
Area Manager
APPROVED BY:
Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manger
DATE: December 13,
2023
DEPARTMENT: Government
Administrative Office and Oneida
Business Committee
APPROVED BY:
Lisa Liggins, Secretary
DATE
DIVISION: Non-Divisional
APPROVED BY: Oneida Business Committee
at Regular BC Meeting
EEO REFERENCE NUMBER:
COMPLIANCE REVIEW BY: EEO
12/13/23
DATE: 12/13/2023
DATE:
Not Required
APPROVED BY: Executive HR Director
Not Required
DATE:
1.0
PURPOSE
1.1
To establish standard procedure to request expenditure of funds from the
Oneida Business Committee’s Budget titled “Special Projects.”
2.0
DEFINITIONS
2.1
Fiscal Year: Oneida’s fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on
September 30 of each year.
2.2
Director of Government Administration: Position number 02974 that is
responsible to carry out delegated budget responsibilities on behalf of
the Oneida Business Committee and supervises the Government
Administrative Office.
2.3
OBC Special Projects Budget: Fund unit assigned #4272041, where OBC
budgets and expends dollars to support term-specific government
initiatives.
2.4
Mission: To strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land and
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enhance the environment by exercising our sovereignty.
3.0
2.5
Native Nation Building: Intentional use of five (5) principles in decisionmaking and long-term planning which are 1) Transformational
Leadership, 2) Strong Governing Systems, 3) Seventh Generation
Thinking, 4) Cultural Match and 5) Sovereignty.
2.6
Strategic Initiative: a comprehensive plan that an organization sets out for
achieving its strategic goals or long-term visions for improvement. (If a
goal asks what you want to achieve, a strategic initiative explains how you
can achieve it.
2.7
Unplanned Expense: a set amount in the OBC Special Projects Budget at
the beginning of each fiscal year which does not have a pre-planned
allocation.
2.8
Vision Statement: “A Nation of Strong Families built on Tsi?niyukwalihot^' and a strong
economy.”
WORK STANDARDS / PROCEDURES
3.1
Funds shall be budgeted in the OBC Special Projects Budget at a set dollar amount in
each fiscal cycle.
3.1.1
Processing the OBC Special Projects Budget in accordance with the
Nation’s budget processes is the responsibility of the Director of
Government Administration and/or designee(s).
3.1.1.1
The Nation’s budgeting process is governed by law, Chapter
121 titled “Budget and Finances.”
3.1.2
The Director of Government Administration shall provide a
recommendation on the amount for the upcoming fiscal year based on a
previous three (3) year expense average and any specific requests from
the OBC.
3.1.3
The recommended dollar amount for the upcoming fiscal year will be
provided to the OBC no later than March 1 of each year.
3.1.4
The OBC shall ratify or modify (increase or decrease) the recommended
dollar amount no later than March 31 of each year.
3.1.5
Final dollar amounts in the OBC Special Projects Budget shall be
approved as part of the Nation’s approved fiscal law and policy.
3.2
Sign off for the OBC Special Projects Budget is delegated to the Director of Government
Administration or designee.
3.3
All funds expended from the OBC Special Projects budget which fall into the
“Unplanned Expense” category of allocation(s), shall be approved by not less than
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six (6) members of the OBC.
Procedures
3.4
Submitting Requests for Funding Allocation
3.4.1
Each OBC member may identify a special project to be funded in an
upcoming fiscal year.
3.4.1.1
Requests should include a summary of the purpose and an
estimated dollar amount.
3.4.1.1.1 Summary and purpose of the request must align
with an approved Nation Building project or an
OBC Strategic Initiative.
3.4.1.1.2 Ineligible special project requests:
•
Individual and/or group funding
requests
•
External entity requests
3.4.1.2
The OBC member should submit the request in writing to the
Director of Government Administration or designee no later
than January 31st each year.
3.5
Processing Pre-Allocated Request
3.5.1
Requests to expend funds for a Pre-Allocated project are submitted to the
Director of Government Administration or designee for processing.
3.5.1.1
The Director of Government Administration or designee will
verify within three (3) business days that the request is preallocated.
3.5.1.2
Once verification is completed, the Director of Government
Administration or designee assigns the appropriate Government
Administrative Office team member to work with the
Requestor to complete the request in accordance with the
Nation’s approved accounting procedures.
3.6
Processing “ Unplanned Expense” Request:
3.6.1
The Requestor submits to the Director of Government Administration or
designee, a request to identify if funds are available in the “Unplanned
Expense” allocation.
3.6.1.1
Within one (1) business day, the Director of Government
Administration or designee shall verify and notify the
Requestor of available funds.
3.6.2
“Unplanned Funds” Available. The Requestor is responsible to obtain
OBC support to utilize the “ Unplanned Expense” allocation from the
OBC Special Projects Budget within five (5) business days.
3.6.2.1
Sufficient record which demonstrates support from the OBC, is
a poll in which results identify at least six (6) OBC Members
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are in agreement with the expense.
3.6.3
3.6.4
Once support to proceed is obtained, the Requestor submits the request to
process along with the poll results to the Director of Government
Administration or designee for processing.
3.6.3.1
The Director of Government Administration or designee
assigns the appropriate Government Administrative Office
team member to work with the Requestor to complete the
request in accordance with the Nation’s approved accounting
procedures.
“Unplanned Funds” Not Available. The Director of Government
Administration or designee notifies the Requestor, and no additional
action is taken to process the request.
4.0
REFERENCES
4.1
Oneida Nation Law, Chapter 121 titled “Budget and Finances.”
5.0
FORMS
5.1
OBC Special Projects Request Form
6.0
FLOW CHART
6.1
Processing Expenditure Requests from the OBC Special Projects Budget
6.2
Identifying and Validating Requested Allocations for the OBC Special Projects
Budget.
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for the OBC Special Projects Budget.
OBC Special Projects Budget –
Development
By March of each year, next FY Dollar Amount to
OBC for consensus (OBCAM).
OBC Identifies Preliminary
Allocation of Agreed Upon
Funding Amount
OBC Special Projects Budget
Completed in Annual Budget
Process (OBCAM)
Director of Government
Administration updates
Notes Re: Intended Uses in
OBC Special Projects
Spreadsheet
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from the OBC Special Projects Budget
Pre-Allocated Requests – Submitted to
OBCAM for processing
“Unplanned” Requests – Submitted to
OBCAM to verify available funds.
Request is verified as pre-allocated
Request for funds reviewed against
approved budget & response provided to
requestor
Request is completed by GAO after
verification
Funds Available – Requestor submits to
OBC for consensus approval
Request is completed by GAO once
Funds Not Available – Requestor is
notified & request is not processed.
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consensus is achieved
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Oneida Business Committee
Special Projects Request
Submitting Requests for Funding Allocation
x Each OBC member may identify a special project to be funded in an upcoming fiscal
year.
o Requests should include a summary of the purpose and an estimated dollar
amount.
o Summary and purpose must align with an approved Nation Building project
or an OBC Strategic Initiative.
o The OBC member should submit the request in writing to the Director of
Government Administration no later than January 31st each year.
Name:
Project Title:
Estimated Expense:
Summary of Purpose:
Signature:
Clear
Date:
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B.
Appoint Michelle Tipple as the Oneida Nation representative on the Northeast
Wisconsin Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition (01:39:56)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to appoint Michelle Tipple as the Oneida Nation representative
on the Northeast Wisconsin Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition, seconded by Lisa Liggins.
Motion carried:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Ayes:
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
C.
Approve the CY-2024 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees, Commissions,
Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing Committees (01:40:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the CY-2024 vacancy postings for Boards, Committees,
Commissions, Tribally Chartered Entities, and Standing Committees, seconded by Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Not Present:
Jennifer Webster
D.
Approve OBC SOP entitled OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of Funds
(01:41:49)
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve OBC SOP entitled OBC Special Projects Budget Expenditure of
Funds, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon
Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
E.
Research Request: Drs. Webster and Stevens - Community Support Request Seeds of Tomorrow: Nurturing Roots of Oneida Governance (01:43:10)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel
Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 10:17 a.m.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve research request, consistent with resolution# BC-05-08-19-A,
Research Requests: Review and Approval to Conduct, and, in accordance with: a.) Resolve#2(3),
Ors. Webster and Stevens are required to submit the final draft research paper for review; b.) Resolve
#2(4), Ors. Webster and Stevens are required to submit a copy of the published work and can request
to present the research findings to the Oneida Business Committee; and c.) Resolve#5, any further
use of this research information is subject to authorization by the Oneida Business Committee,
seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,
Jameson Wilson
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster
Not Present:
Oneida Business Committee
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Approve the extension of the After Action Report Deadline per Chapter 302: Emergency Management Law
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
7/22/26
2. Session:
■ Open
܆
܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification
Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
Memo for requested extension
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܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܆Other: N/A
܆Programs/Services
܆DTS
܆Boards, Committees, or Commissions
5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List
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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: Memo Completions entered
܆Presentation
܆Report
܆Resolution
܆Rule (adoption packet)
܆Statement of Effect
܆Travel Documents
Budget Information:
܆Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
܆Unbudgeted
܆Other: Describe
܆Budgeted – Grant Funded
܆Not Applicable
Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director
Primary Requestor:
(Name, Title/Entity)
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Oneida Nation
Office of Emergency Management
2783 Freedom Road, Oneida WI 54155
o-920-869-6650, c-920-366-0411
kbiely@oneidanation.org
TO:
Oneida Business Committee
FM:
Emergency Management
REF: Extension of AAR Deadline per Chapter 302: Emergency management Law
Date: July 22, 2026
Per Chapter 302 – Health And Public Safety - Emergency Management; page 6, Section
302.8-6. After-Action Report. After an emergency has subsided, the Director shall prepare, or
shall work in conjunction with the appropriate entity to prepare, an after-action report to be
presented to the Oneida Business Committee, any interested entity, and the public. This report
shall be presented to the required parties no later than ninety (90) days after the emergency has
subsided, unless an extension is granted by the Oneida Business Committee.
At this time, I am formally requesting an extension for the completion of the AfterAction Report (AAR). The Oneida Nation was included in Wisconsin’s request to the President
for a Major Disaster Declaration, that Declaration was approved on June 30th, 2026.
Emergency Management has been working with the state and FEMA very closely since
the beginning of June to validate damages and arrange a Disaster Recovery Center for Oneida.
Due to the time and efforts of the Recovery phase of this disaster I have been unable to complete
the AAR within the 90-day required timeframe which would be July 23, 2026. I am therefore
respectfully requesting a 60-day extension to the time frame to continue to work with the state
and FEMA on the Disaster Recovery Process which ends on August 31, 2026. This extension
will provide me the ability to provide final numbers and necessary information to develop a more
accurate reflection of the impacts to the Nation and the Oneida citizens.
I appreciate your continued support and consideration of the extension.
----------------------- End of Request --------------------------------------------------------------Kaylynn Biely
Director Emergency Management
Oneida Nation
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Approve three (3) actions regarding the Oneida Business Committee Political Appointment Staff
Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:
07/14/26
2. Session:
܈Open ܆Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.
3. Requested Motion:
܆Accept as information; OR
To adopt the updated Hiring, Negotiating and Termination of Political Appointment SOP
and supporting position descriptions
4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:
܆Finance
܆Law Office
܆Gaming/Retail
܈Other: OBC Political Appointments
܆Programs/Services
܆MIS
܆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
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6. Supporting Documents:
܆Bylaws
܆Fiscal Impact Statement
܆Contract Document(s) ܆Law
܆Correspondence
܆Legal Review
܆Draft GTC Notice
܆Minutes
܆Draft GTC Packet
܆MOU/MOA
܆E-poll results/back-up ܆Petition
܈Other: Updated SOP and position descriptions
܆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:
Tehassi Hill, Chairman
Primary Requestor:
Kristine Hill
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Memorandum
To:
Oneida Business Committee
From: Kristine Hill, Gov’t Personnel Services Manager
Date: July 14, 2026
Re:
SOP Approval- Hiring, Negotiation and Termination
Please see the following documents regarding the above stated SOP and
supporting position descriptions.
Suggested action:
1. Approve the Oneida Business Committee Hiring, Negotiation and Termination
Standard Operating Procedure
2. Approve the Executive Support Specialist Job description
3. Approve the Legislative Support Specialist Job description
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TITLE:
Hiring, Negotiating and
Termination of Political Appointment
Staff
ORIGINATION DATE:
July 2006
REVISION DATE:
November 29, 2021
June 15, 2023
July 10, 2026
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Upon OBC approval in
Open Session
DIVISION:
Non-Divisional
APPROVED BY: OBC
DATE:
DEPARTMENT:
Oneida Business Committee
COMPLIANCE REVIEW BY: EEO Director
DATE:
AUTHOR:
Kristine Hill, Government
Personnel Services Manager &
Lisa Summers, Dir Government
Administration
APPROVED BY: Executive Human
Resources Director
DATE:
EEO Reference #: 70
PAGE NO:
ONEIDA NATION
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE
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1.0
PURPOSE
1.1
To set standards for the hiring, negotiating and termination processes of all
Political Appointment staff to the Oneida Business Committee.
2.0
DEFINITIONS
2.1 DGA: Director of Government Administration. Responsible for oversight of the
Government Administrative Office and areas that support government functions.
2.2 GPSM: Government Personnel Services Manager. Supports the OBC in all
personnel matters relating to Direct Reports and Political Appointment staff,
including HR-related functions.
2.3 HR Representative: Human Resources employee who conducts the hiring,
negotiating and termination processes.
2.4 Job Descriptions: A document defining duties, responsibilities, and standard
qualifications for a position.
2.5 Leave of Absence (LOA): An approved or unplanned period of time in which
an OBC Member is temporarily away from official duties.
2.6 Extended Unexcused/Unauthorized Absence (EUA): An absence of an
OBC Member from official duties for more than three (3) consecutive workdays and
up to twelve (12) weeks without approved leave documentation, formal notification,
or authorization.
2.7 Nepotism: Nepotism includes legally recognized family members
that establish the following relationships, including step relations.
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2.8 OBC Members: Nine (9) members responsible for overseeing employee
performance.
2.9 OBC Officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary.
2.10 OBC Sub-team: Members assigned to participate in the hiring process.
2.11 Political Appointment (PA): Position appointed by an elected official and
coterminous with the official.
2.12 TOE: Table of Equivalency used to expand applicant pools.
3.0
WORK STANDARDS
3.1
All positions must be posted as Oneida only.
3.2
An applicant for a vacant Political Appointment position will be disqualified
for hire when the applicant creates a nepotistic supervisor circumstance with
the elected OBC member.
3.3
All newly created or updated job descriptions must be approved by the OBC
and documented as approved through OBC minutes, prior to an applicant
filling a Political Appointment position.
3.4
In the event the GPSM is unavailable or has a conflict-of-interest, options to
facilitate the processes in this SOP may be considered:
3.4.1 OBC Sub-team
3.4.2 OBC Sub-team + HR Representative
3.4.3 DGA + HR Representative
3.4.4 DGA + OBC Sub-team
3.4.5 Any combination of the above.
3.5
Political Appointments are coterminous with the OBC member position.
3.6
Political Appointment staff may be selected prior to inauguration; however,
employment shall not begin until the OBC Member has been officially
inaugurated and installed into office. The Political Appointment position shall
begin no earlier than the first scheduled workday following inauguration and
shall end on the last day the OBC Member holds office.
3.7
Political Appointments are required to complete and pass the Oneida
Nation’s pre-employment testing.
3.8
Individual OBC members are directly responsible to supervise, lead and
oversee the work and performance of the Political Appointment.
3.9
The OBC may hire up to nine (9) Political Appointment staff each term to
provide individual office support.
3.9.1 The direct supervisor may assign Political Appointment staff to teambased support or essential government services.
3.9.2 Positions available for selection are in accordance with the OBC resolution
titled “Setting Supervision and Management of Direct Reports to the Oneida
Business Committee,” and have the following titles and job codes:
3.9.2.1 Executive Support Specialist
3.9.2.2 Legislative Support Specialist
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4.0
Hiring Procedures
4.1
Each OBC member may appoint one full-time Political Appointment.
4.2
All applicants must meet the qualifications and requirements of the
respective job description to negotiate wages as identified in 5.0.
4.2.1 The T.O.E. may be used when screening an applicant who has less
or more than the minimum required education or experience required
in the selected job description.
4.2.1.1. The T.O.E. must be determined prior to the OBC Member
beginning the chosen selection process and must be on file
with the GPSM for proper personnel file auditing purposes,
transparency and employee file.
4.2.2. If an applicant does not meet the qualifications and requirements of
the job description or the OBC member’s identified T.O.E., the
applicant cannot be appointed or designated to the selected position.
4.3
Each OBC member has three options to hire a political appointment:
4.3.1. Choose or recruit a qualified applicant
4.3.2 Use the Nation’s posting process through the GPSM
4.3.3 Choose not to hire a Political Appointment
4.4
All applicants are required to pass the Nation’s standard background check
and drug test prior to being installed as a Political Appointment.
4.4.1 An applicant who fails the Nations pre-employment testing and/or
background investigation shall be disqualified.
4.5. Each OBC member has the option to employ the Political Appointment
through an employment contract. Contracts may include term, wage,
expectations, and separation conditions.
4.5.1. Any adjustments associated with Political Appointment wages must
also be budget supported.
4.6
Upon selection of a qualified applicant, the OBC member shall submit the
selection to the GPSM.
4.6.1. GPSM coordinates hiring documentation.
5.0
Salary and Wages
5.1
The DGA provides wage funding information to the OBC-Elect or Incumbent
member prior to the start of each OBC three-year term.
5.1.1 Wage fund information will be based on the OBC member selected
job description and must align with the approved grade and current
budget parameters.
5.1.2 The DGA will budget appropriately for the selected positions each
fiscal year.
5.1.2.1 Funds may vary during inaugural years.
5.2
The negotiated salary cannot exceed the determined grade for each
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approved job description.
5.2.1 Political Appointment positions shall be exempt from the Probationary
Wage Status.
5.3. Reassignment of a Political Appointment into another Political Appointment
position after beginning the term are subject to wage renegotiations and
hiring procedures in section 4.0 and 5.0.
5.4. Bonuses are permissible by an approved budget and standard operating
procedure.
Transfers and Reassignments
6.1
Employees are eligible for transfers and job reassignments after one year of
continuous service.
6.2. Planned Leave of Absence: OBC Member may reassign the PA to another
accepting OBC Member, to the DGA for project work, or elect layoff.
6.2.1 Reassignment shall include a documented work plan that identifies
duties, projects, reporting expectations, and the intended duration of the
assignment.
6.3
Unplanned Leave of Absence: OBC Officers shall determine reassignment
or temporary layoff.
6.3.1 Any reassignment authorized under this section shall be supported by
a documented work plan that outlines assigned duties, deliverables,
supervisory responsibilities, and anticipated assignment duration.
6.4
Extended Unexcused/Unauthorized Absence.
6.4.1 More than three consecutive workdays without approved leave, notice,
or authorization shall be considered an Extended Unexcused/Unauthorized
Absence.
6.4.2 OBC Officers shall determine reassignment, DGA assignment, or
temporary layoff status.
6.4.2.1 Temporary assignments may include project-based work,
essential government operations, administrative support, legislative
initiatives, committee support, or other approved duties.
6.4.2.2 Any reassignment authorized under this section shall be
supported by a documented work plan that outlines assigned duties,
deliverables, supervisory responsibilities, and anticipated assignment
duration.
6.5
Duration of Reassignment. Temporary reassignments are limited to six (6)
weeks.
6.51 One additional six (6) week extension may be approved to align with
Nation leave policy.
6.6
Extended Leave Impact. If an OBC Member remains on Leave of Absence
or Extended Unexcused/Unauthorized Absence beyond twelve (12) weeks,
the Political Appointment shall be placed on layoff status.
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7.0
Separating a Political Appointment Staff (Voluntary and Involuntary)
7.1
The OBC Member will provide notice of separation to the Political
Appointment to the GPSM and DGA.
7.1.1 When reasonably possible, an OBC Member shall provide advance
notice of resignation, retirement, or anticipated separation from office
7.1.2 Failure to provide advance notice shall not alter the coterminous
nature of the position.
7.2
The GPSM processes separation documents.
8.0
FORMS
8.1
Request to Post Form (HRD)
8.2
Table of Equivalencies Form (HRD)
8.3
Employee Separation Form (HRD)
9.0
REFERENCES
9.3
OBC Resolution titled Setting Supervision and Management of Direct
Reports to the Oneida Business Committee.
9.5. HR Interpretation of Nepotism dated 08-13-2012. https://oneida-nsn.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2018/04/Nepotism-8-13-2012.pdf
9.6
Oneida Nation Definitions - Political Appointment. https://oneidansn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Oneida-Tribe-Definitions-3_17_21.pdf
9.7
2 Job Descriptions:
Executive Support Specialist (Job Code TBD)
Legislative Support Specialist(Job Code TBD)
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TITLE:
Hiring, Negotiating and
Termination of Political Appointment
Staff
ORIGINATION DATE:
July 2006
REVISION DATE:
November 29, 2021
June 15, 2023
June 25July 10, 2026
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Upon OBC approval in
Open Session
DIVISION:
Non-Divisional
APPROVED BY: OBC
DATE:
DEPARTMENT:
Oneida Business Committee
COMPLIANCE REVIEW BY: EEO Director
DATE:
AUTHOR:
Kristine Hill, Government
Personnel Services Manager &
Lisa Summers, Dir Government
Administration
APPROVED BY: Executive Human
Resources Director
DATE:
EEO Reference #: 70
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ONEIDA NATION
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE
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1.0
PURPOSE
1.1
To set standards for the hiring, negotiating and termination processes of all
Political Appointment staff to the Oneida Business Committee.
2.0
DEFINITIONS
2.1 DGA: Director of Government Administration. Responsible for oversight of the
Government Administrative Office and areas that support government functions.
2.2 GPSM: Government Personnel Services Manager. Supports the OBC in all
personnel matters relating to Direct Reports and Political Appointment staff,
including HR-related functions.
2.3 HR Representative: Human Resources employee who conducts the hiring,
negotiating and termination processes.
2.4 Job Descriptions: A document defining duties, responsibilities, and standard
qualifications for a position.
2.5 Leave of Absence (LOA): An approved or unplanned period of time in which
an OBC Member is temporarily away from official duties. LOA may be planned or
unplanned and may impact supervision and assignment of Political Appointment
staff.
2.6 Extended Unexcused/Unauthorized Absence (EUA): An absence of an OBC
Member from official duties for more than three (3) consecutive workdays and up
to twelve (12) weeks without approved leave documentation, formal notification, or
authorization.
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2.67 Nepotism: Nepotism includes legally recognized family members
that establish the following relationships, including step relations.
2.87 OBC Members: Nine (9) members responsible for overseeing employee
performance.
2.98 OBC Officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary.
2.109 OBC Sub-team: Members assigned to participate in the hiring process.
2.110 Political Appointment (PA): Position appointed by an elected official and
coterminous with the official.
2.121 TOE: Table of Equivalency used to expand applicant pools.
3.0
WORK STANDARDS
3.1
All positions must be posted as Oneida only.
3.2
An applicant for a vacant Political Appointment position will be disqualified
for hire when the applicant creates a nepotistic supervisor circumstance with
the elected OBC member.
3.3
All newly created or updated job descriptions must be approved by the OBC
and documented as approved through OBC minutes, prior to an applicant
filling a Political Appointment position.
3.4
In the event the GPSM is unavailable or has a conflict-of-interest, options to
facilitate the processes in this SOP may be considered:
3.4.1 OBC Sub-team
3.4.2 OBC Sub-team + HR Representative
3.4.3 DGA + HR Representative
3.4.4 DGA + OBC Sub-team
3.4.5 Any combination of the above.
3.5
Political Appointments are coterminous with the OBC member position.
3.6
Political Appointment staff may be selected prior to inauguration; however,
employment shall not begin until the OBC Member has been officially
inaugurated and installed into office. The Political Appointment position shall
begin no earlier than the first scheduled workday following inauguration and
shall end on the last day the OBC Member holds office. The Political
Appointment position shall begin on the first day of scheduled orientation for
the OBC Member and end on the last day the OBC Member holds office.
3.7
Political Appointments are required to complete and pass the Oneida
Nation’s standard background check and drug test prior to beginning
employment pre-employment testing.
3.8
Individual OBC members are directly responsible to supervise, lead and
oversee the work and performance of the Political Appointment.
3.9
The OBC may hire up to nine (9) Political Appointment staff each term to
provide individual office support.
3.9.1 The direct supervisor may assign Political Appointment staff to teambased support or essential government services.
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3.9.2 Positions available for selection are in accordance with the OBC resolution
titled “Setting Supervision and Management of Direct Reports to the Oneida
Business Committee,” and have the following titles and job codes:
3.9.2.1 Executive Support Specialist
3.9.2.2 Legislative Support Specialist
4.0
5.0
Hiring Procedures
4.1
Each OBC member may appoint one (1) full-time Political Appointment.
4.2
All applicants must meet the qualifications and requirements of the
respective job description to negotiate wages as identified in 5.0.
4.2.1 The T.O.E. may be used when screening an applicant who has less
or more than the minimum required education or experience required
in the selected job description.
4.2.1.1. The T.O.E. must be determined prior to the OBC Member
beginning the chosen selection process and must be on file
with the GPSM for proper personnel file auditing purposes,
transparency and employee file.
4.2.2. If an applicant does not meet the qualifications and requirements of
the job description or the OBC member’s identified T.O.E., the
applicant cannot be appointed or designated to the selected position.
4.3
Each OBC member has three options to hire a political appointment:
4.3.1. Choose or recruit a qualified applicant
4.3.2 Use the Nation’s posting process through the GPSM
4.3.3 Choose not to hire a Political Appointment
4.4
All applicants are required to pass the Nation’s standard background check
and drug test prior to being installed as a Political Appointment.
4.4.1 An applicant who fails the Nations pre-employment testing and/or
background investigation shall be disqualified.
4.5. Each OBC member has the option to employ the Political Appointment
through an employment contract. Contracts may include term, wage,
expectations, and separation conditions.
4.5.1. Any adjustments associated with Political Appointment wages must
also be budget supported.
4.6
Upon selection of a qualified applicant, the OBC member shall submit the
selection to the GPSM.
4.6.1. GPSM coordinates hiring documentation.
Salary and Wages
5.1
The DGA provides wage funding information to the OBC-Elect or Incumbent
member prior to the start of each OBC three-year term.
5.1.1 Wage fund information will be based on the OBC member selected
job description and must align with the approved grade and current
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budget parameters.
5.1.2 The DGA will budget appropriately for the selected positions each
fiscal year.
5.1.2.1 Funds may vary during inaugural years.
5.2
The negotiated salary cannot exceed the determined grade for each
approved job description.
5.2.1 The Political Appointment positions shall be exempt from the
Probationary Wage Status.
5.3. Reassignment of a Political Appointment into another Political Appointment
position after beginning the term are subject to wage renegotiations and
hiring procedures in section 4.0 and 5.0.
5.4. Bonuses are permissible by an approved budget and standard operating
procedure.
Transfers and Reassignments
6.1
Employees are eligible for transfers and job reassignments after one year of
continuous service as a Political Appointment for the OBC.
6.1.1. Transfers and Reassignments will be processed in accordance with
the Oneida Nation’s approved processes.
6.2
Leave of Absence
6.2.1 Planned Leave of Absence. In the event an OBC Member has a
planned Leave of Absence, the OBC Member may determine the status of
their Political Appointment (PA) staff during the absence.
6.2.1.1 Temporarily assign the PA to another OBC Member for
support or project-based work.
6.2.1.2 Assign the PA to the Director of Government Administration
(DGA) for government administration support or special projects.
6.2.1.3 Elect to lay off the PA for the duration of the Leave of
Absence.
6.2.2 Unplanned Leave of Absence. In the event an OBC Member is on an
unplanned Leave of Absence and is unable to provide direction regarding
their PA:
6.2.2.1 The OBC Officers shall determine whether the PA will be
reassigned to another OBC Member or functional area.
6.2.2.2 The OBC Officers may determine that a temporary layoff is
appropriate until the OBC Member returns.
6.2.3 Duration of Reassignment Due to LOA
6.2.3.1 Temporary reassignment due to LOA shall not exceed six (6)
weeks.
6.2.3.2 A one-time extension of up to an additional six (6) weeks may
be approved to align with the Oneida Nation’s Leave of Absence
policy.
6.2.4 Extended Leave Impact
6.2.4.1 If an OBC Member remains on Leave of Absence beyond
twelve (12) weeks, the Political Appointment shall be subject to layoff
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due to the extended absence of supervision and coterminous nature
of the position.
6.1 Employees are eligible for transfers and job reassignments after one year of
continuous service.
6.2. Planned Leave of Absence: OBC Member may reassign the PA to another
accepting OBC Member, to the DGA for project work, or elect layoff.
6.2.1. Reassignment shall include a documented work plan that identifies
duties, projects, reporting expectations, and the intended duration of the
assignment.
6.3 Unplanned Leave of Abse
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