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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

Special recognition of retirement - Jacqueline Smith

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Special recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Edward Joseph Delgado (11:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Special recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Franklin L. Cornelius (11:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Lori Elm

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES

Approve the June 11, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Comprehensive Carotid Ultrasound Phenotype: A Tool for

Assessing Premature Vascular Aging

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Adopt resolution entitled Adopt Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the

2025 Special Election

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Landlord Tenant Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

APPOINTMENTS

VIII.

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin

Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

STANDING COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

IX.

Accept the May 21, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2025 Women Are

Sacred Conference - Milwaukee, WI - July 28-31, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Midwest Alliance of

Sovereign Tribes (MAST) Summer Meeting - Welch, MN - July 21-23, 2025

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel request in accordance with § 219.16-1. Oneida Nation

Commission on Aging – for nine (9) members to attend the 2025 NICOA American

Indian Elder Conference in Durant, OK - September 28 - October 4, 2025

Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the WHEDA, WEDC AND PSC in Bad River, WI on

June 9-11, 2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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XI.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Santa Fe Indian Market (SEIM) in Santa Fe,

NM on August 13-18, 2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS

Approve an exception to BC Resolution # 04-08-20-K Appointing Oneida ESC Group

LLC as Nation’s General Contractor for Construction Projects for CIP # 16-011 Recreation Complex

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Review the Ultimate Texas Hold'em Rules of Play and determine next steps

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr. Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Research Request: Tracey Williams - Learning to Speak the World Again: The

Haudenosaunee Creation Story as a Guide to Oneida Language Revitalization

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Defer the Financial Contingency Plan to the July 23, 2025, regular Business

Committee meeting

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Determine next steps for GTC Directive - Medicare Part B Petition: Survey tribal

members

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept legal opinion regarding Benton Petitions - Single Subject Requirement Impact of Resolution # GTC-01-21-19-A

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

PETITIONER BENTON - Personnel Policies & Procedures amendments - # 2025-01

Determine next steps - petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the statement of effect regarding petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the legal review regarding petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

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PETITIONER BENTON - Amendments to Trial Court Rules - # 2025-02

Determine next steps - petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the statement of effect regarding petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the legal review regarding petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance June report

(8:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Accept the General Manager report (9:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Treasurer's May 2025 report (11:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the Chief Financial Officer June report

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the May 20, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Card Games & Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Surveillance Report compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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XIII.

NEW BUSINESS

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Amy Jean Schoen

Sponsor: Eric Boulanger - Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Robert James Webster Jr.

Sponsor: Eric Boulanger - Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Review applications for three (3) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida

Tribal Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the update regarding the Cannabis Business Consultation request for

proposals

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved amended

attorney contracts for the Legislative Reference Office - file # 2022-0375 and

file # 2022-0376

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 of retirement - Jacqueline Smith

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

06/25/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܈‬Accept as information; OR

Enter the requested motion related to this item.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܈‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬MIS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

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

8. Submission:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

signed by Mark W. Powless

Mark W. Powless Digitally

Date: 2025.06.18 10:10:50 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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CEO – Nation Services

909 Packerland Dr.

Green Bay, WI 54303

920-496-7000

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Mark W. Powless, CEO – Nation Services

Date:

June 17, 2025

Re:

Jackie Smith Recognition

Jackie Smith first joined the Nation as an employee in 1986 as a Bingo employee. After a brief

hiatus she later rejoined the Nation in 1991 and has contributed 35 years to the Oneida

community in various roles and departments. Her last day will be Friday, June 27, 2025.

1991 was the end of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, Terminator 2: Judgement Day was

released in theaters, and MC Hammer popularized the dance called the Hammer. The minimum

wage was $4.25 and a loaf of bread cost $.70. The number 1 song in the U.S. was "(Everything I

Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams. And, in a way, that song would capture her commitment to

the Oneida Nation for the entirety of her career.

Jackie has been employed by the Oneida Nation for 35 years and currently holds the position of

Education & Training Area Manager.

Her leadership extends to external agencies where she sits on the board of directors for

Achieve Brown County and FCR-NEW.

During her employment at Oneida Casino, she was instrumental in implementing the Exercise at

Work policy at Gaming and throughout the Nation. This effort recognized the importance of

physical activity on our overall wellbeing.

Knowing the importance of investing in our employees, she secured funding from several

internal sources and external grants to support leadership development for her staff and

training opportunities for all employees in the area. She was awarded the WI Tech College

Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grant in 2023.

She has over 17 years of senior management experience and obtained several certifications

related to performance including the Association for Talent Development Certification for

Talent Development Practitioners (CPTD).

Jackie has operated her own consulting business for several years as a meeting facilitator.

When thinking about legacy her most recent efforts to improve reading comprehension for

Oneida youth are addressed in the Oneida Reads initiative. The initiative looks to improve

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outcomes for our community across several school districts, utilizing a multitude of internal and

external partners. This strategic approach will surely result in strengthening our Oneida

families.

As a leader, Jackie has exhibited both strength and compassion with a focus on improving the

wellbeing of our Oneida families. Her dedication to people will be missed but her retirement is

well earned and we wish her the best for her next chapter.

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Special recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Edward Joseph Delgado

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2. Session:

[ZI Open

06/25/25

D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Lifetime Achievement Honor Edward Delgado

3. Requested Motion:

[ZI Accept as information; OR

Lifetime Achievement Honor Edward Delgado

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance

0 Law Office

D Gaming/Retail

[ZI Other: Oneida Business Committee

D Programs/Services

O DTS

D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

D Bylaws

D Contract Document(s)

D Correspondence

D Draft GTC Notice

0 Draft GTC Packet

D E-poll results/back-up

D Fiscal Impact Statement

D Law

D Legal Review

D Minutes

0 MOU/MOA

D Petition

IZ] Other: Lifetime Achievement Bio Edward Delgado

7. Budget Information:

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

D Unbudgeted

IZ] Other: Special Projects

D Presentation

D Report

IZ] Resolution

D Rule (adoption packet)

D Statement of Effect

D Travel Documents

D Budgeted - Grant Funded

0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Primary Requestor:

Title/Entity)

�(Name,

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ONEIDA

You are lium6[y invited to join us as we

ce[e6rate a

Lifetime .Jlcfiievement .Jlward

:for r.Edward1Je(natfo

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at tlie Norbert

J-[i[[ Center (N7210 Seminary Rd)

Oneida 54155

11:00 a.m.

'We wou{a uke to acknowfedjJe your {eacfersliip and" service to

tlie Oneida Nation and" tlie Oneida community.

£iglit luncheon to 6e served" at tlie

"J-[o{y .'A.yost{e Parish

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Edward Delgado

Edward Delgado was born in Chicago on July 12, 1946, the son of Rosalie Smith

LaMere. Ed has three daughters, Raeanna, Cheyenne and Kah^htit. Ed Delgado was

elected as Chairman in 2011 and served as councilman on the Oneida Business

Committee the prior two terms before being elected Chair.

Education was a priority for Chairman Delgado in his personal vision as well as for the

Oneida Nation. Delgado has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and a Master of

Arts Degree in Political Science and Public Policy.

Delgado was a proud Vietnam Era Veteran. As a Chairman, Delgado believed that

Oneidas deserve to be treated fairly and respectfully when accessing health care,

employment opportunities, educational and elder benefits, housing, and other services

that the Tribe offers Tribal members. Delgado has declared a strong admiration for

Oneida veterans and the sacrifices they made for their country and for their people.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Recognizing Edward Joseph Delgado for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida

Nation

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation

and community; and

WHEREAS,

those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals,

provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for

members; and

WHEREAS,

members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing

and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has

been in the past for

 Indigenous Peoples Day, resolution # BC-09-26-12-F;

 Proclamation of Oneida Nation Code Talkers Day, resolution # BC-12-11-13-A;

 Recognition of Dr. Clifford Abbott, resolution # BC-08-12-15-A

 Proclamation of Appreciation Susan White, resolution # BC-04-25-18-A;

 Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S, Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, resolution #

BC-03-27-19-B;

 Proclamation of Appreciation Charles Frederick Whitney “Chaz” Wheelock, resolution

# BC-12-09-20-B;

 Obligation for Oneida National Treasures Recognition utilizing Tribal Contribution

Savings, resolution # BC-07-13-22-N;

 Recognition of members serving on the Oneida Business Committee, who, as part of

an elected body, made decisions on the behalf of the Oneida Nation affecting the

current and future direction of the Nation; and

WHEREAS,

Edward Delgado has served on many different entities of the Nation before being elected

to the Oneida Business Committee, a review of the Oneida Business Committee minutes

identifies that he was on the Land Commission as early as August 1991, appointed to the

Constitutional Review Committee in October 1995, appointed to the Personnel

Commission, was on the Oneida Tribal School Board in 2000, and was elected to the

Oneida Appeals Commission in 2004; and

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BC Resolution # _______

Recognizing Edward Joseph Delgado for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida

Nation

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WHEREAS,

Edward Delgado served on the Oneida Business Committee as a Council Member for the

2005 to 2008 term and the 2008 to 2011 term; and

WHEREAS,

Edward Delgado was then elected Chairman of the Oneida Business Committee for the

2011 to 2014 term; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Edward J. Delgado

for his lifetime of giving his time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the

process.

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Special recognition - Lifetime Achievement - Franklin L. Cornelius

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2. Session:

[ZI Open

06/25/25

D Executive- must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Lifetime Achievement Honor "Franklin L Cornelius"

3. Requested Motion:

[ZI Accept as information; OR

Lifetime Achievement Honor "Franklin L. Cornelius"

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance

0 Law Office

D Gaming/Retail

[ZI Other: Oneida Business Committee

D Programs/Services

O DTS

D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

D Bylaws

D Fiscal Impact Statement

D Contract Document(s) D Law

D Legal Review

D Correspondence

D Minutes

D Draft GTC Notice

0 MOU/MOA

0 Draft GTC Packet

D E-poll results/back-up D Petition

IZJ Other: Lifetime Achievement Bio Franklin L. Cornelius

7. Budget Information:

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

D Unbudgeted

IZ] Other: Special Projects

D Presentation

D Report

IZJ Resolution

D Rule (adoption packet)

D Statement of Effect

D Travel Documents

D Budgeted - Grant Funded

0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Primary Requester:

Revised: 01/07/2025

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Title/Entity)

---'-(Name,

- - - �- - - - - - - - - - - -

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ONEIDA

You are liumh[y invited to join us as we

ce[ehrate a

Lifetime ..'A.chievement ..'A.ward

:for ":franklln L. Cornellus"

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at tlie :Norbert J-fi{{

Center (:N7210 Seminary 1W) Oneida 54155

11:00 a.m.

We wou{a ilke to acknowCedge your Ceaaersliip and: service to

tlie Oneiaa :Nation and: tlie Oneiaa community.

.£iglit funclieon to fJe served: at tlie

" o{y .'Ayostfe Parish J-fa{C'

1Bui{ding fo{{owing tlie award:yresentation.

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PCease invite fami{y &friends as we([

RSVP.# to David Jordan, 920-869-4483 Jennifer Webster 920-869-4457

jwebste1@oneidanation

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Frank Cornelius – Oneida Council Member 1981-1982

Frank Cornelius was born on March 15,1933 and is one of 12 children of the late

Anderson and Lillian Cornelius. He grew up in Oneida and attended East High School

and was the commencement speaker for his graduation.

Frank’s father Anderson built the log cabin which was the first house he and his family

lived in. His siblings included Ellie Mae, Delores, Harrison, Lincoln Wesley, Leonard,

Clarence,

Cornelius enlisted in the United States Marine Corps just out of high school in 1952 and

oversaw an 80-man platoon as First Lieutenant in Korea prior to being commissioned

again in 1962. He also served as a drill instructor (DI), or drill sergeant during his 22year tenure. Cornelius was one of a handful of people who served as DI on both coasts

both in San Diego, California and again at Parris Island, South Carolina. After the

Marine Corp, he was recognized by several US Presidents for his outstanding

achievements.

Cornelius has previously worked at 3M, Crown Plaza and the Bureau of Indian Affairs

(BIA). He eventually settled on being an electrician for the United States Postal

Service.

Upon returning to the Oneida Reservation, he bought purchased what was then, Van

Gheems Grocery Store. The store had not only groceries but also a gas station, bakery

shop and a laundromat. With all of this going on he had rental homes in Oneida and

Oconto, WI. He also had property in Memphis, TN and Yuma, AZ. Cornelius has always

been very entrepreneurial and opened a Marine Corps Museum in 2014.

Frank had 3 children with his wife Lena before her passing. Franklin L. Cornelius who is

CFO for the Mole Lake Casino, Barbie Moorhouse who recently retired as a Customs &

Border Protection Pilot and Heather Ohuafi, who is Marketing Director for the Oneida

Casino Hotel.

Frank is now married to Nancy who has assisted Frank in the creation of the museum.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Recognizing Franklin L. Cornelius for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida

Nation

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation

and community; and

WHEREAS,

those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals,

provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for

members; and

WHEREAS,

members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing

and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has

been in the past for

 Indigenous Peoples Day, resolution # BC-09-26-12-F;

 Proclamation of Oneida Nation Code Talkers Day, resolution # BC-12-11-13-A;

 Recognition of Dr. Clifford Abbott, resolution # BC-08-12-15-A

 Proclamation of Appreciation Susan White, resolution # BC-04-25-18-A;

 Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S, Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, resolution #

BC-03-27-19-B;

 Proclamation of Appreciation Charles Frederick Whitney “Chaz” Wheelock, resolution

# BC-12-09-20-B;

 Obligation for Oneida National Treasures Recognition utilizing Tribal Contribution

Savings, resolution # BC-07-13-22-N;

 Recognition of members serving on the Oneida Business Committee, who, as part of

an elected body, made decisions on the behalf of the Oneida Nation affecting the

current and future direction of the Nation; and

WHEREAS,

Franklin L. Cornelius was elected to fill the vacant Council Member position of Amelia

Cornelius on the 1981 to 1984 Oneida Business Committee; and

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BC Resolution # _______

Recognizing Franklin L. Cornelius for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida

Nation

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WHEREAS,

Franklin L. Cornelius was sworn in on December 4, 1981 for a term which ended on

October 2, 1982, where he served as liaison to the Education Committee and addressed

such issues facing the Nation as housing, federal 638 contracting, and the beginning of

computer resources used by Accounting; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Franklin L. Cornelius

for his lifetime of giving his time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the

process.

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Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee - Lori Elm

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

06/25/25

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 Martinez, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AMARTIN3

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

June 16, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Background

On June 11, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Lori Elm to the Pardon

and Forgiveness Screening Committee.

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

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Approve the June 11, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

06/25/25

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:

BDOXTAT1

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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, June 10, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, June 11, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Council members:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jennifer Webster,

Jameson Wilson;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless (via Microsoft Teams1),

Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams)2;

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa

Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Council members: Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Laura Laitinen-Warren

(via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams),

Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Deborah (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via

Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa

Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft

Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via

Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft

Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez

(via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Connor Kestell (via Microsoft Teams),

Leslie Doxtater (via Microsoft Teams), Linda Langen (via Microsoft Teams), Ramona Salinas (via

Microsoft Teams), David Webster, Mia Charnon, Mark Powless, Garth Webster, Peter Skenandore, Alicia

Elm, Dan Skenandore, Nancy Barton. Richard Summers III, Cathy Metoxen, Bonnie Pigman (via

Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:32 a.m.

For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill and Councilman Jameson Wilson are out on approved travel

attending the 2025 NCAI Mid-Year Convention in Mashantucket, CT on June 8-11, 2025;

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is on vacation.

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

sharing, and video meetings.

2 Attendance report from Microsoft Teams was not available, some attendees using that platform may not be listed.

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II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

Special recognition of retirement - Isabell J. Parker

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:10:13)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with one (1) change [1) add new section Resolutions, add

item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Proclamation Recognizing the Month of June as Pride Month and

Encouraging Educational, Celebratory, and Supportive Community Activities that Uplift and Affirm

LGBTQI+ Identities], seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:12:01)

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Dan Skenandore, Peter Skenandore, David

Webster and Alicia Elm were present. Linda Langen and Ramona Salinas were present via Microsoft

Teams.

Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Dan Skenandore

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Nation Arts Board - Peter Skenandore

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Election Board Alternate - Linda Langen and Ramona Salinas

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Onʌyoteʔa·ká niʔ i Standing Committee - David Webster

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Alicia Elm

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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MINUTES

Approve the May 28, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:20:54)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the May 28, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Proclamation Recognizing the Month of June as Pride

Month and Encouraging Education, Celebratory, and Supportive Community

Activities that Uplift and Affirm LGBTQI+ Identities (00:21:18)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 06-11-25-A Proclamation Recognizing the Month of June

as Pride Month and Encouraging Education, Celebratory, and Supportive Community Activities that

Uplift and Affirm LGBTQI+ Identities, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

VII.

APPOINTMENTS

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board (00:29:55)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board, seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness

Screening Committee (00:30:48)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the selected applicant, to appoint Lori Elm to the Pardon and

Forgiveness Screening Committee with a term ending August 31, 2026, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Abstained:

Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the May 15, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:31:35)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the May 15, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the May 29, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:31:54)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the May 29, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

IX.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Accept the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 Self Governance

Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 5-11, 2025 (00:32:12)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for the 2025 Self

Governance Conference in Chandler, AZ - April 5-11, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Region 5 Tribal

Operations Committee Meeting - Chicago, IL - April 29-30, 2025 (00:33:36)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for the Region 5

Tribal Operations Committee Meeting in Chicago, IL - April 29-30, 2025, seconded by Marlon

Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - 26th Annual TribalNet

Conference & Tradeshow - Reno, NV - September 14-19, 2025 (00:32:58)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the 26th

Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow in Reno, NV - September 14-19, 2025, seconded by Jonas

Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

XI.

NEW BUSINESS

Accept the status update report regarding veteran gravestones (00:33:18)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an additional two (2)

minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the status update report regarding veteran gravestones and direct the

General Manager to bring back a status update no later than the December 10, 2025, regular Business

Committee meeting, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

XII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

PETITIONER BENTON - Personnel Policies & Procedures Amendments - petition #

2025-01 (01:00:36)

Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-01, to

accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-01, and to accept the fiscal impact

statement status update regarding petition # 2025-01, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-01, to

accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-01, and to accept the fiscal impact

statement status update regarding petition # 2025-01, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2025-01

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-01, to

accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-01, and to accept the fiscal impact

statement status update regarding petition # 2025-01, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

PETITIONER BENTON - Amendments to Trial Court Rules - petition # 2025-02

(01:02:13)

Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-02, to

accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-02, and to accept the fiscal impact

statement status update regarding petition # 2025-02, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-02, to

accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-02, and to accept the fiscal impact

statement status update regarding petition # 2025-02, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2025-02

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2025-02, to

accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2025-02, and to accept the fiscal impact

statement status update regarding petition # 2025-02, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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Accept the draft March 16, 2025, annual General Tribal Council meeting minutes

and approve the associated correspondence (01:02:51)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the draft March 16, 2025, annual General Tribal Council meeting

minutes and approve the associated correspondence, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the draft June 1, 2025, special General Tribal Council meeting minutes and

approve the associated correspondence (01:20:12)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the draft June 1, 2025, special General Tribal Council meeting

minutes, to approve the associated correspondence, to direct the Secretary to send correspondence to

the General Manager regarding General Tribal Council directive referendum item # 2, Cultural Related

Re-Entering Program, and to send General Tribal Council directive referendum item # 1, Constitutional

Reform, to the July 3, 2025, Business Committee Work Session, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Approve the notice, updated materials, and annual reports for the July 20, 2025,

tentatively scheduled semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting (01:30:50)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the notice, updated materials, and annual reports for the July 20,

2025, tentatively scheduled semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

XIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:36:31)

REPORTS

Accept the General Manager report (01:36:39)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:37:02)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the co-existence agreement regarding trademarks and authorizing

the Chairman and the Nation's Attorney to execute the agreement and attachments, seconded by

Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

NEW BUSINESS

Review of the application for one (1) vacancy on the Pardon Forgiveness

Screening Committee (01:38:15)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the discussion regarding the application for the Pardon

Forgiveness Screening Committee vacancy as information, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Culpepper and Associates,

Inc. - file # 2025-0658 (01:38:39)

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Culpepper and Associates,

Inc. - file # 2025-0658, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan (01:38:56)

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan, seconded by Marlon

Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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DRAFT

Review draft Financial Contingency Plan for the Oneida Nation and determine

next steps (01:39:14)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the draft Financial Contingency Plan, move the draft plan to open

session and direct the General Managers to review and provide comments to the Chief Financial

Officer by Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by close of business, and for the Chief Financial Officer to

develop the final document and resolution for presentation at the June 25, 2025, regular Oneida

Business Committee meeting, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Abstained:

Lisa Liggins

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Deliberations regarding pardon application - Lorenzo Samuel Guzman

(01:40:23)

Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the recommendation of the Pardon and Forgiveness

Committee, to adopt resolution # 06-11-25-B Regarding Pardon of Lorenzo Guzman, and to move

resolution to open session, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Deliberations regarding forgiveness application - Michael Roy Hardin (01:40:50)

Sponsor: Eric Boulanger - Chair/Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the recommendation of the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee,

to adopt resolution # 06-11-25-C Regarding Forgiveness of Michael Roy Hardin; and to move

resolution to open session, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

XIV.

ADJOURN (01:41:16)

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 10:13 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Adopt resolution entitled Comprehensive Carotid Ultrasound Phenotype: A Tool for Assessing Premature.

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2. Session:

Open

Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification:

Requested Motion:

Accept as information; OR

Finance

Programs/Services

Law Office

DTS

Gaming/Retail

Boards, Committees, or Commissions

Other:

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Revised: 01/07/2025

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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:

Budget Information:

Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

Budgeted – Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

Not Applicable

Other:

Submission:

signed by Mark W. Powless

Mark W. Powless Digitally

Date: 2025.06.13 10:07:07 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Primary Requestor:

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Oneida Community Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Employee Health Nursing

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ONEIDA

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Debra Danforth BSN, RN

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Director

Date:

April 15, 2025

Re:

Recommendation for Research Request-"Comprehensive Carotid ultrasound

phenotype: a tool for assessing premature vascular aging"

I have reviewed the Attached Resolution and information provided for the Research proposal entitled:

"Comprehensive Carotid ultrasound phenotype: a tool for assessing premature vascular aging".

The proposal is a research project which will be submitted for potential funding through the

UW-Madison Department of Medicine (DOM), Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section

Informatics, Department of Neurology and the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division. This will

be a one-year project with the possibility of renewal thereafter.

The project aims to develop a comprehensive carotid ultrasound phenotype (CCUP) score for

the following age group of (55 years of age and older using hemodynamics, plaque (area and

texture) features. The hypothesis is that individuals with less stiff (more compliant carotid

arteries), higher contrast, lower homogeneity and favorable hemodynamics (based on age) and

eat healthier (as ascertained from health history interviews) will have fewer Cardiovascular

disease (CVD) risk factors and better cognitive scores.

The project plans to determine how health wellness coaching modifies carotid ultrasound

phenotypes. The hypothesis is that health wellness coaching can modify carotid ultrasound

phenotypes, with more coaching interaction, resulting in the emergence of a more favorable

ultrasound arterial phenotype.

In addition, the proposal will be to use the developed comprehensive carotid ultrasound

phenotype score to collect carotid ultrasound phenotype data and health measures in 25

individuals (12 male, 13 female) at baseline and at six month follow up. The proposal will utilize

a novel carotid:femoral duplex Doppler method to measure pulse-wave velocity (another

measure to characterize arterial stiffness) and will add this to the carotid phenotype scoring

algorithm. At baseline and six months, all participants will undergo a health assessment by a

board-certified neurological surgeon, complete a comprehensive carotid ultrasound for scoring

carotid phenotype and meet with a health wellness coach. The health wellness coach will set

health goals with all participants and meet with them over the six months. A coaching

Oneida Community Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community

Employee Health Nursing

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155

https :/Joneida-ns n,gov/resources/hea Ith/

525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI 511155

Phone: (920) 869-2711 or 1-866-869-2711

26110 West Point Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304

Phone: (920) 490-3790 oa-888-490-2457

Phone: (920) 869-2797

2901 5. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI 54155

701 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 511303

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participation score will be calculated based on the number of coaching interactions. A

comparison of how the coaching interaction score is associated with the changes in

comprehensive carotid ultrasound phenotype score. The completion of these two aims will be

the first step in developing a novel algorithm that can be used to assess arterial health

associated with normal and premature aging of the blood vessels throughout Indian Country.

Based upon my review, the OCHD recommends that the Oneida Business Committee consider

requiring formal approval for any researcher requesting access to the Oneida Nation data for

future specified research. This approval should be granted by the Oneida Nation and be subject

to review by its representatives. If the approval process is not agreeable, then it is

recommended that the Oneida Business Committee only approve the research proposal to

collect and analyz� the data, with additional approval required to share any data based on the

research findings.

It is also recommended that the Oneida Business Committee include a stipulation that all

information collected within the boundaries of the Oneida Nation will be the property of the

Oneida; Nation and may not be released in any form to individuals, agencies, or organizations

without further approval and authorization from the Oneida Nation.

In accordance with BC Resolution #05-08-19-A, the OCHD Division Director recommends that

the Oneida Business Committee approve the resolution and consider the additional

. recommendations to clearly protect the Nation's data sovereignty and samples of the

participants in this research request from the University of Wisconsin Madison Department of

Medicine, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Carol Mitchell.

cc:

Karen Lane, DO, OCHD Medical Director

Sidney White, OCHD Assistant Division Director

Mark W. Powless, Oneida Nation General Manager

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

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Comprehensive Carotid Ultrasound Phenotype: A Tool for Assessing Premature Vascular Aging

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 proposed research proposal is to create a collaborative effort by the University of

Wisconsin Madison Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Section

Informatics and Department of Neurology and the Oneida Comprehensive Health

Division; and

WHEREAS,

the proposed research project will be for a one year project through a UW-Madison

Department of Medicine (DOM) grant with the possibility of renewal thereafter; and

WHEREAS,

the project aims to develop a comprehensive carotid ultrasound phenotype (CCUP) score

for the following age group of (55 years of age and older using hemodynamics, plaque

(area and texture) features. The hypothesis is that individuals with less stiff (more compliant

carotid arteries), higher contrast, lower homogeneity and favorable hemodynamics (based

on age) and eat healthier (as ascertained from health history interviews) will have fewer

cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and better cognitive scores; and

WHEREAS,

the project plans to determine how health wellness coaching modifies carotid ultrasound

phenotypes. The hypothesis is that health wellness coaching can modify carotid

ultrasound phenotypes, with more coaching interaction, resulting in the emergence of a

more favorable ultrasound arterial phenotype; and

WHEREAS,

the proposal will be to use the developed comprehensive carotid ultrasound phenotype

score to collect carotid ultrasound phenotype data and health measures in 25 individuals

(12 male, 13 female) at baseline and at six month follow up. The proposal will utilize a

novel carotid-femoral duplex Doppler method to measure pulse-wave velocity (another

measure to characterize arterial stiffness) and will add this to the carotid phenotype

scoring algorithm. At baseline and six months, all participants will undergo a health

assessment by a board-certified neurological surgeon, complete a comprehensive carotid

ultrasound for scoring carotid phenotype and meet with a health wellness coach. The

health wellness coach will set health goals with all participants and meet with them over

the six months. A coaching participation score will be calculated based on the number of

coaching interactions. A comparison of how the coaching interaction score is associated

with the changes in comprehensive carotid ultrasound phenotype score; and

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BC Resolution # _______

Comprehensive Carotid Ultrasound Phenotype: A Tool for Assessing Premature Vascular Aging

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the completion of these two aims is the first step in developing a

novel algorithm that can be used to assess arterial health associated with normal and premature aging of

the blood vessels;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that data collected will be de-identified to protect confidentiality and

minimize any risk associated with the completion of this study and/or any future phases of this project will

require additional approvals in accordance with Resolution BC-05-08-19A;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any data collected will remain the property of the Oneida Nation and

any publication of results will require prior approval of the Oneida Nation Business Committee;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that information or publications from this research and/or any phase of this

research be presented to the Oneida Business Committee prior to distribution to other forums for approval

to include presentation at community meetings, local conferences, national conferences or in scientific

journals;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Oneida Nation is the protector and owner of the information collected

as part of this study. The final disposition of the information collected will be determined by the Oneida

Nation, including its use, storage and/or destruction;

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Comprehensive carotid ultrasound phenotype: a tool for assessing premature vascular aging

Summary

The resolution seeks approval for a one (1) year collaborative research project by the University

of Wisconsin Madison Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Section Informatics,

Department of Neurology, and the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division to determine how

health wellness coaching modifies carotid ultrasound phenotypes.

Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Date: June 18, 2025

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

In 2019, the Oneida Business Committee (“OBC”) adopted resolution BC-05-08-19-A, Research

Requests: Review and Approval to Conduct, which sets forth certain requirements to be met when

seeking approval to conduct research that involves the Oneida Nation and its members. Resolution

BC-05-08-19-A was adopted in response to an increase in the number of research projects

involving the Nation or its members that was being conducted. Its purpose is to ensure that, with

any research project approved by the Nation: (1) Oneida members, the Nation and the community

are protected; (2) the information developed is provided to the Nation; and (3) the research

accurately portrays the complex history and current activities of the Nation and its members.

Resolution BC-05-08-19-A provides a specific process for consideration of research requests by

educational institutions or businesses that would require access to the Nation or its members for

research studies of human subjects. The process includes that:

• The request be presented to the Director of Comprehensive Health Operations (“Director”)

for review and recommendation for action to the OBC;

• The entity conducting the research be required to submit a copy of the final draft of the

research to the Director to review for accuracy; and

• The entity conducting the research be required to submit a copy of the published or

approved research project to the Director to be presented to the OBC as a final published

or approved research project.

Resolution BC-05-08-19-A further provides that no entity, employee or representative of the

Nation is authorized to approve research on behalf of the Nation unless done so in accordance with

the resolution or a law which supersedes the resolution. In addition, it provides that no research

project date or materials shall be utilized for any other or for extended research without written

approval of the Nation. Currently, there is no law of the Nation that addresses the research projects

discussed herein; thus, Resolution BC-05-08-19-A governs the analysis of this resolution.

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This resolution seeks approval for a one (1) year collaborative research project by the University

of Wisconsin Madison Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Section Informatics,

Department of Neurology, and the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division to determine how

health wellness coaching modifies carotid ultrasound phenotypes. This resolution provides that the

completion of the research project is the first step in developing a novel algorithm that can be used

to assess arterial health associated with normal and premature aging of the blood vessels. This

resolution provides that the data collected will be de-identified to protect confidentiality and

minimize any risk associated with the completion of this study and/or any future phases of this

project will require additional approvals in accordance with resolution BC-05-08-19-A. This

resolution then goes on to provide that any data collected will remain the property of the Oneida

Nation and any publication of results will require prior approval of the Oneida Business

Committee. This resolution also requires that information or publications from this research be

presented to the Oneida Business Committee prior to the distribution to other forums for approval

to include presentation at community meetings, local conferences, national conferences, or in

scientific journals. Finally, the resolution provides that the Oneida Nation is the protector and

owner of information collected as part of this study, and the final disposition of the information

collected will be determined by the Nation, including its use, storage, and destruction.

This resolution does not provide any information on whether the research request has been

presented, reviewed and recommended for approval by the Director of Comprehensive Health

Operations per the requirements of resolution BC-05-08-19-A. In addition, this resolution does not

provide any information on whether the University of Wisconsin has agreed to abide by the

resolution BC-05-08-19-A’s criteria for research projects that are conducted by educational

institutions such as the University of Wisconsin.

Conclusion

It is unknown whether this resolution complies with the requirements for the review and approval

of requests to conduct research as provided for in resolution BC-05-08-19-A, Research Requests:

Review and Approval to Conduct.

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Adopt resolution entitled Adopt Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special Election

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

06/25/25

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Personnel Related

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Adopt the resolution entitled, Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025

Special Election.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܈‬Other: Oneida Election Board

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬DTS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܈‬Law

‫ ܈‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܈‬Other: Legislative Analysis

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܈‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Oneida Business Committee

Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairman

June 18, 2025

Adoption of Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special

Election

Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of an emergency

amendments to the Election law:

1. Resolution: Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special Election

2. Statement of Effect: Emergency Amendment to the Election Law for the 2025 Special

Election

3. Election law Emergency Amendments Legislative Analysis

4. Election law Emergency Amendments Draft (Redline)

5. Election law Emergency Amendments (Clean)

Overview

Emergency amendments to the Election law are being sought for the 2025 Special Election. On

May 13, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee received a request from the Oneida Election

Board to consider emergency amendments to the Election law to ensure the 2025 Special Election

can be conducted in an efficient and lawful manner. The Election law governs the procedures for

the conduct of orderly elections of the Nation, including pre-election activities such as caucuses

and nominations. [1 O.C. 102.1-1]. The emergency amendments to the Election law will reduce

the number of Election Board members required to sign the election totals from six (6) to three

(3). [1 O.C. 102.10-2].

The Oneida Business Committee can temporarily enact legislation when legislation is necessary

for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare of the Reservation

population, and the amendment of the legislation is required sooner than would be possible under

the Legislative Procedures Act. [1 O.C. 109.9-5]. A fiscal impact statement and public meeting

are not required for emergency legislation. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(a)].

The emergency amendments to the Election law are necessary for the preservation of the general

welfare of the Reservation population to ensure that the 2025 Special Election can occur in an

efficient and lawful manner. The 2025 Special l Election is scheduled for July 12, 2025. The

number of Election Board members required to sign the election totals is being reduced from six

(6) to three (3) due to the Election Board’s concern that there will not be enough Election Board

members to meet the original requirement for six (6) members. The Election Board has provided

that they have not been able to secure an adequate number of alternate positions for the 2025

Special Election.

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Additionally, observance of the requirements under the Legislative Procedures Act for the

adoption of the amendments to the Election law would be contrary to public interest and the

process and requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act cannot be completed in time to allow

the proposed emergency amendments to be adopted and implemented prior to the July 12, 2025

Special Election.

The adoption of the emergency amendments to the Election law will take effect immediately upon

adoption by the Oneida Business Committee. The emergency amendments to the Election law will

remain effective for six (6) months. The Legislative Procedures Act provides the possibility to

extend the emergency amendment for an additional six (6) months, or until the emergency

amendment expires or is permanently adopted. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(b)].

Requested Action

Adopt the Resolution: Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special Election

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution #

Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special Election

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 Election law (“the Law”) was adopted by the General Tribal Council on June 19, 1993

for the purpose of governing the procedures for the conduct of orderly elections of the

Nation, and was most recently amended by the General Tribal Council through resolution

GTC-04-23-17-A; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Election Board has requested emergency amendments to the Election law to

ensure the 2025 Special Election can be conducted in an efficient and lawful manner; and

WHEREAS,

the 2025 Special Election is scheduled for July 12, 2025; and

WHEREAS,

section 102.10-2 of the Law requires that at least six (6) Oneida Election Board members

sign the election totals of machine counted ballots, which shall include the tape signed by

the members of the Nation before the polls were opened per section 102.9-3(a); and

WHEREAS,

the proposed emergency amendments to the Law will reduce the number of Election Board

members required to sign the election totals from six (6) to three (3); and

WHEREAS,

reducing the number of Election Board members required to sign the election totals

addresses the Election Board’s concerns that they will not have enough Oneida Election

Board members or alternates to meet the requirement of section 102.10-2 of the Law; and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Procedures Act authorizes the Oneida Business Committee to enact

legislation on an emergency basis, to be in effect for a period of six (6) months, renewable

for an additional six (6) months; and

WHEREAS,

emergency adoption of legislation is allowed when legislation is necessary for the

immediate preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare of the Reservation

population, and the amendment of the legislation is required sooner than would be possible

under the Legislative Procedures Act; and

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BC Resolution _____________

Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special Election

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WHEREAS,

the emergency adoption of the amendments to the Law are necessary for the preservation

of the general welfare of the Reservation population to ensure that the 2025 Special

Election can occur in an efficient and lawful manner in accordance with the requirements

of the Election law; and

WHEREAS,

observance of the requirements under the Legislative Procedures Act for adoption of these

amendments would be contrary to public interest and the process and requirements of the

Legislative Procedures Act cannot be completed in time to allow the proposed

amendments to be adopted and implemented prior to the July 12, 2025 Special Election;

and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Procedures Act does not require a public meeting or fiscal impact statement

when considering emergency legislation; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby adopts the emergency

amendment to the Election Law effective immediately.

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OneidaNation

OneidaBusinessCommittee

LegislativeOperatingCommittee

POBox365•Oneida,WI54155Ǧ0365

OneidaǦnsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Emergency Amendments to the Election Law for the 2025 Special Election

Summary

This resolution adopts emergency amendments to the Election law ensure the 2025 Special

Election can be conducted in an efficient and lawful manner.

Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Date: June 18, 2025

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

This resolution adopts emergency amendments to the Election law. The Election law governs the

procedures for the conduct of orderly elections of the Nation, including pre-election activities such

as caucuses and nominations. [1 O.C. 102.1-1]. The emergency amendments to the Election law

will:

Reduce the number of Election Board members required to sign the election totals from six

(6) to three (3). [1 O.C. 102.10-2].

The Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”) was adopted by the General Tribal Council for the

purpose of providing a process for the adoption or amendment of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C.

109.1-1]. The LPA allows the Oneida Business Committee to take emergency action where it is

necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare of the

Reservation population and when enactment or amendment of legislation is required sooner than

would be possible under the LPA. [1 O.C. 109.9-5]. A public meeting and fiscal impact statement

are not required for emergency legislation. [1 O.C. 109.8-1(b) and 109.9-5(a)].

The 2025 Special Election is scheduled for July 12, 2025. The Oneida Election Board requested

emergency amendments to the Election law to ensure that the 2025 Special Election can be

conducted in an efficient and lawful manner.

Section 102.10-2 of the Law requires that at least six (6) Oneida Election Board members sign the

election totals of machine counted ballots, which shall include the tape signed by the members of

the Nation before the polls were opened per section 102.9-3(a). The reduction of the number of

Election Board members required to sign the election totals from six (6) to three (3) was made due

to the Election Board’s concern that there will not be enough eligible Election Board members or

alternates to meet the original requirement for six (6) members.

The resolution provides that the emergency amendment to the Election law is necessary for the

preservation of the general welfare of the Reservation population to ensure that the 2025 Special

Election can occur in an efficient and lawful manner in accordance with the requirements of the

Election law. Additionally, observance of the requirements under the LPA for the adoption of the

amendment to the Election law would be contrary to public interest and the process and

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requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act cannot be completed in time to allow the proposed

amendments to be adopted and implemented prior to the July 12, 2025, Special Election.

The adoption of the emergency amendment to the Election law will take effect immediately upon

adoption by the Oneida Business Committee. The emergency amendment to the Election law will

remain effective for six (6) months. The LPA provides the possibility to extend the emergency

amendment for an additional six (6) months, or until the emergency amendment expires or is

permanently adopted. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(b)].

Conclusion

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

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ELECTION LAW EMERGENCY AMENDMENTS

LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intent of the

Proposed Amendments

Purpose

Affected Entities

Public Meeting

Fiscal Impact

Expiration of Emergency

Legislation

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

Reduce the number of Election Board members required to sign the election

totals of machine counted ballots from six (6) to three (3) members. [1 O.C.

102.10-2].

To govern the procedures for the conduct of orderly elections of the Nation,

including pre-election activities such as caucuses and nominations. [1 O.C.

102.1-1]

Oneida Nation Election Board.

A public meeting is not required for emergency legislation. [1 O.C. 109.81(b) and 109.9-5(a)].

A fiscal impact statement is not required for emergency legislation. [1 O.C.

109.9-5(a)].

Emergency legislation expires six (6) months after adoption and may be

renewed for an additional six (6) month period.

SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT

A. Background. The Election law was first adopted on June 19, 1993, and most recently amended by the

General Tribal Council on April 23, 2017. The Law governs the procedures for the conduct of orderly

elections of the Nation. [1 O.C. 102.1-1].

B. Request for Emergency Amendments. On May 13, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee

received a request from the Oneida Election Board to consider emergency amendments to the Election

law to ensure the 2025 Special Election can be conducted in an efficient and lawful manner.

The Nation’s 2025 Special Election is scheduled for July 12, 2025.

Section 102.10-2 of the Election Law requires that at least six (6) Election Board members sign the

election totals on machine counted ballots. The Oneida Election Board provided that they do not

have enough Oneida Election Board members or alternates to meet the requirement of section

102.10-2. The Oneida Election Board therefore made the request to amend the Election law on an

emergency basis to reduce the number of Oneida Election Board members who are required to sign

the election totals on machine counted ballots from six (6) to three (3).

The Legislative Operating Committee determined these amendments should be pursued on an

emergency basis for the immediate preservation of the general welfare of the Reservation

population.

SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH

•

Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of this Law

and legislative analysis:

Oneida Election Board.

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SECTION 4. PROCESS

B. These amendments are being considered on an emergency basis. The Oneida Business Committee may

temporarily enact an emergency legislation where legislation is necessary for the immediate

preservation of public health, safety, or general welfare of the Reservation population and enactment

or amendment of legislation is required sooner than would be possible under this law. [1 O.C. 109.95].

The emergency adoption of amendments to this Law are necessary for the preservation of the

general welfare of the Reservation population in order to ensure that the 2025 Special Election can

occur in an efficient and lawful manner.

Observance of the requirements under the Legislative Procedures Act for adoption of the

emergency amendments to this Law would be contrary to public interest and the process and

requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act cannot be completed in time to allow the proposed

emergency amendments to be adopted and implemented prior to the July 12, 2025, Special Election.

C. The emergency amendments will expire six (6) months after adoption, with one (1) opportunity for a

six (6) month extension of the emergency amendments. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(b)].

D. The Legislative Procedures Act does not require a public meeting or fiscal impact statement when

considering emergency legislation. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(a)]. However, a public meeting and fiscal impact

statement will eventually be required when considering permanent adoption of this Law.

E. The Election law was already on the Active Files List for comprehensive amendments to be developed,

but on May 21, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee acknowledged that they would pursue these

emergency amendments.

SECTION 5. CONTENTS OF THE LEGISLATION

A. Election Board Members Signature on Machine Counted Ballots. The proposed amendments lower

the number of Oneida Election Board members that are required sign the election totals for machine

counted ballots, which includes the tape signed by the members of the Nation before the polls were

opened, from six (6) to three (3). [1 O.C. 102.10-2].

Effect. This emergency amendment was made to the Law based on the Election Board’s concern

that there will not be enough Election Board members to meet the original requirement of section

102.10-2 for six (6) members to sign the election totals. The Election Board has provided that they

currently do not have enough eligible members or alternates to meet this requirement.

SECTION 6. EXISTING LEGISLATION

A. Related Legislation. The following laws of the Nation are related to the emergency amendments to this

Law:

Legislative Procedures Act. The Legislative Procedures Act was adopted by the General Tribal

Council on January 7, 2013, for the purpose of providing a standard process for the adoption

of laws of the Nation which includes taking into account comments from members of the

Nation and input from agencies of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.1-1, 109.1-2].

The Legislative Procedures Act provides a process for the adoption of emergency

legislation when the legislation is necessary for the immediate preservation of the

public health, safety, or general welfare of the Reservation population and the

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enactment or amendment of legislation is required sooner than would be possible under

this law. [1 O.C. 109.9-5].

The Legislative Operating Committee is responsible for first reviewing the

emergency legislation and for forwarding the legislation to the Oneida

Business Committee for consideration. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(a)].

The proposed emergency legislation is required to have a legislative analysis

completed and attached prior to being sent to the Oneida Business Committee

for consideration. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(a)].

a. A legislative analysis is a plain language analysis describing the

important features of the legislation being considered and factual

information to enable the Legislative Operating Committee to make

informed decisions regarding legislation. A legislative analysis

includes a statement of the legislation’s terms and substance; intent of

the legislation; a description of the subject(s) involved, including any

conflicts with Oneida or other law, key issues, potential impacts of the

legislation and policy considerations. [1 O.C. 109.3-1(g)].

Emergency legislation does not require a fiscal impact statement to be

completed or a public comment period to be held. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(a)].

Upon the determination that an emergency exists the Oneida Business

Committee can adopt emergency legislation. The emergency legislation

becomes effective immediately upon its approval by the Oneida Business

Committee. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(b)].

Emergency legislation remains in effect for a period of up to six (6) months,

with an opportunity for a one-time emergency law extension of up to six (6)

months. [1 O.C. 109.9-5(b)].

Adoption of these proposed emergency amendments would conform with the

requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act.

94 SECTION 7. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

95 A. Deadline for Permanent Adoption of Legislation. The adoption of emergency amendments to the Law

expires six (6) months after adoption. The emergency legislation may be renewed for an additional six

(6) month period.

Conclusion: The Legislative Operating Committee will need to determine if the adoption of these

amendments is necessary on a permanent basis, and if so, develop the permanent amendments to

100

this Law within the next six (6) to twelve (12) months.

101 B. Fiscal Impact. A fiscal impact statement is not required for emergency legislation.

102

Under the Legislative Procedures Act, a fiscal impact statement is required for all legislation except

103

emergency legislation [1 O.C. 109.6-1].

104

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102.2.

102.3.

102.4.

102.5.

102.6.

102.7.

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Title 1. Government and Finances - Chapter 102

ELECTION

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People of the Standing Stone how it is we will appoint them the kind of laws we have

Purpose and Policy

Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

Definitions

Election Board

Candidate Eligibility

Selection of Candidates

Notice of Polling Places

102.8. Registration of Voters

102.9. Election Process

102.10. Tabulating and Securing Ballots

102.11. Election Outcome and Ties

102.12. Elections

102.13. Oneida Nation Constitution and By-law Amendments

102.1. Purpose and Policy

102.1-1. It is the policy of the Nation that this law shall govern the procedures for the conduct of

orderly elections of the Nation, including pre-election activities such as caucuses and nominations.

Because of the desire for orderly and easily understood elections, there has not been an allowance

made for write-in candidates on ballots.

102.1-2. This law defines the duties and responsibilities of the Election Board members and other

persons employed by the Oneida Nation in the conduct of elections. It is intended to govern all

procedures used in the election process.

102.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

102.2-1. This law was adopted by the Oneida General Tribal Council by resolution GTC 07-0698-A and, amended by resolutions GTC-01-04-10-A, BC-02-25-15-C and GTC-04-23-17-A., and

amended on an emergency basis by resolution BC-__-__-__-__.

102.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida General Tribal Council pursuant to

the procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act. Actions of the Election Board regarding

amendments to this law and policies adopted regarding implementation of this law are to be

presented to the Business Committee who shall then adopt or forward action(s) to the General

Tribal Council for adoption.

102.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances

be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered

to have legal force without the invalid portions.

102.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law,

the provisions of this law shall control.

102.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.

102.3. Definitions

102.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All

words not defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense.

102.3-2. “Alternate” shall mean an individual appointed by the Business Committee to serve on

the Election Board during an election and until election results have been certified.

102.3-3. “Applicant” shall mean a potential candidate who has not yet been officially approved for

acceptance on a ballot.

102.3-4. “Business day” shall mean Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding

holidays of the Nation.

102.3-5. “Campaigning” shall mean all efforts designed to influence members of the Nation to

support or reject a particular candidate of the Nation including, without limitation, advertising,

rallying, public speaking, or other communications with members of the Nation.

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102.3-6. “Candidate” shall mean a petitioner or nominee for an elected position whose name is

placed on the ballot by the Election Board after successful application.

102.3-7. “Clerk” shall mean the election official who identifies proper registration for the purpose

of determining voter eligibility.

102.3-8. “Close of business” shall mean 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

102.3-9. “Conflict of Interest” shall mean any interest, whether it be personal, financial, political

or otherwise, in which a Nation elected official, employee, consultant, appointed or elected,

member of any board, committee or commission, or their immediate relatives, friends or

associates, or any other person with whom they have contact, that conflicts with any right of the

Nation to property, information, or any other right to own and operate its enterprises, free from

undisclosed competition or other violation of such rights of the Oneida Nation, or as defined in

any law or policy of the Nation.

102.3-10. “Election” shall mean every primary and election.

102.3-11. “General election” shall mean the election held every three (3) years in July to elect the

Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and the five Council Members of the

Business Committee and may include contests for elected boards, committees and commissions

positions.

102.3-12. “Judge” shall mean the election official who informs and advises the Chairperson of

discrepancies, complaints and controversy regarding voter eligibility.

102.3-13. “Judiciary” means the judicial system that was established by Oneida General Tribal

Council resolution GTC-01-07-13-B to administer the judicial authorities and responsibilities of

the Nation.

102.3-14. “Lot drawing” shall mean the equal chance method used to select a candidate as the

winner of an elected position, in the case of a tie between two (2) or more candidates.

102.3-15. “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.

102.3-16. “Nation’s newspaper” shall mean the Kalihwisaks, or any other newspaper operated by

the Nation for the benefit of transmitting news to members of the Nation, which is designated by

the Election Board as a source for election related news.

102.3-17. “Oneida Police Officer” shall mean an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation who is a

police officer on any police force.

102.3-18. “Private property” shall mean any lot of land not owned by the Nation, a residential

dwelling or a privately owned business within the boundaries of the Reservation.

102.3-19. “Prominent locations” shall mean the polling places, main doors of the Norbert Hill

Center, main doors of the Oneida Community Library, Tsyunhehkwa Retail Store, the Oneida

Community Health Center, the SEOTS building and all One-Stop locations.

102.3-20. “Qualified voter” shall mean an enrolled member of the Nation who is eighteen (18)

years of age or older.

102.3-21. “Rejected Ballots” shall mean those ballots which are rejected by the vote tabulating

machine.

102.3-22. “Spoiled Ballot” shall mean a ballot which contains a voter error or is otherwise marred

and is not tabulated.

102.3-23. “Teller” shall mean the election official in charge of collecting and storing of all ballots.

102.4. Election Board

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Section A. Establishment, Composition and Election

102.4-1. An Election Board is hereby created for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this

law and Article III, Sections 2 and 3 of the Oneida Nation Constitution.

102.4-2. The Election Board shall consist of nine (9) elected members. All members shall be

elected to terms of three (3) years, not to exceed two (2) consecutive terms.

102.4-3. Recusal. An Election Board member shall recuse himself/herself from participating as an

Election Board member in any pre-election, election day, or post-election activities while he or

she is a petitioner, applicant or candidate in any election or there is otherwise a conflict of interest.

102.4-4. Removal. Removal of members shall be pursuant to the Oneida Removal Law. A member

who is removed from the Election Board shall be ineligible to serve on the Board for three (3)

years from the time he or she is removed from the Election Board.

102.4-5. Vacancies. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled by appointment by the

Business Committee for the balance of the unexpired term. The filling of a vacancy may be timed

to correspond with the pre-election activities and the needs of the Election Board.

102.4-6. The Election Board shall identify tellers, judges and clerks in advance of an election.

102.4-7 The Business Committee may appoint or reappoint a sufficient number of alternates to

the Election Board, as recommended by the Election Board, to assist with election day and preelection activities.

102.4-8. The Election Board shall choose a Chairperson from amongst themselves as set out in

the By-laws of the Election Board, to preside over the meetings. This selection shall be carried

out at the first meeting of the Election Board following an election. The Chairperson shall then

ask the Election Board to select a Vice-Chairperson and Secretary.

Section B. Duties of the Election Board

102.4-9. The Election Board shall have the following duties, along with other responsibilities listed

throughout this law.

(a) The Election Board shall be in charge of all registration and election procedures; and

(b) Upon completion of an election, the Election Board shall make a final report on the

election results as set out in this law.

Section C. Specific Duties of Officers and Election Board Members

102.4-10. Specific duties of the Chairperson and other Election Board members, in addition to

being present at all Election Board meetings and assisting the handicapped through the voting

process, are as set out herein:

(a) Chairperson: Shall preside over meetings of the Election Board; shall select the hearing

body for applicants found to be ineligible in accordance with 102.5-6 in the event of an

appeal; shall oversee the conduct of the election; shall dismiss the alternates and Trust

Enrollment Department personnel when their election day duties are complete; and shall

post and report election results.

(b) Vice-Chairperson: Shall preside over all meetings in the absence of the Chairperson.

Secretary, other Election Board members and the public as required in the Open Records

and Open Meetings Law.

(d) Clerks: Shall implement the requirements of identifying and registering all voters and

determining voter eligibility. Clerks shall work in conjunction with the Trust Enrollment

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Department personnel in the registration process, and assist the Chairperson as directed in

conducting the election. Clerks cannot be currently employed by the Trust Enrollment

Department.

(e) Tellers: Shall collect and keep safe all ballots, until the election is complete, as

determined by this law. Shall assist the Chairperson in conducting the election.

(f) Judges: Shall inform and advise the Chairperson of all aspects of the election conducted

under this law. In case of disputes among Election Board members, or between members

of the Nation and Election Board members, or any controversy regarding voter eligibility,

the Judge(s) shall assist the Chairperson in making a determination. The Judge(s) shall

also ensure that all ballots of voters whose eligibility may be in question, remain

confidential.

Section D. Compensation Rates

102.4-11. Election Board members are to be compensated at an hourly rate when conducting

elections as provided for in the Election Board’s bylaws as approved by the Business Committee.

The Election Board shall have a budget, approved through the Nation’s budgeting process.

102.4-12. The Trust Enrollment Department personnel and Oneida Police Officer(s) shall be

compensated at their regular rate of pay out of their respective budgets.

102.5. Candidate Eligibility

Section A. Requirements

102.5-1. In addition to any specific requirements and/or exceptions set out in duly adopted bylaws or other documents, all applicants shall meet the minimum requirements set out in this section

in order to become a candidate.

102.5-2. Minimum Requirements. In order to be eligible to be a candidate, applicants shall:

(a) be an enrolled member of the Nation, as verified by membership rolls of the Nation.

(b) be a qualified voter on the day of the election.

been nominated or for which they have petitioned. Proof of residency may be through one

(1) or more of the following:

(1) a valid Wisconsin driver’s license;

(2) a bill or pay check stub showing name and physical address of the candidate

from the prior or current month;

(3) another form of proof that identifies the candidate and that the candidate has

physically resided at the address and identifies that address as the primary

residence.

102.5-3. No applicant may have a conflict of interest with the position for which they are being

considered, provided that any conflict of interest which may be eliminated within thirty (30)

calendar days of being elected shall not be considered as a bar to nomination or election.

102.5-4. Applications and petitions where the applicant was not nominated during caucus shall be

filed by presenting the information to the Nation’s Secretary, or designated agent, during normal

business hours, 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday, within five (5) business days after the caucus.

No mailed, internal Nation mail delivery, faxed or other delivery method shall be accepted.

102.5-5. The names of the candidates and the positions sought shall be a public record and made

available to the public upon the determination of eligibility by the Election Board or the Board’s

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Section B. Eligibility Review

102.5-6. Applicants found to be ineligible shall have two (2) business days to request an appeal.

At least four (4) Election Board members shall constitute a hearing body. The Chairperson shall

select the hearing body. The hearing shall be held within two (2) business days of receipt of the

appeal. The applicant shall be notified by phone of time and place of the hearing. The decision

of the hearing body shall be sent via certified mail or hand delivery within two (2) business days

of the hearing. Any appeal from a decision of the Election Board hearing body shall be to the

Judiciary on an accelerated schedule.

102.5-7. The Election Board shall be responsible for reviewing the qualifications of applicants to

verify eligibility. Any applicant found to be ineligible for a nominated or petitioned for position

shall be notified by certified mail return receipt requested. The notice shall provide the following

information:

(a) Position for which they were considered

(b) Qualification of the position and citation of the source. (Copies of source may be

attached.)

(d) That the applicant has two (2) business days from notification to make an appeal.

Appeals must be filed at the location designated on the notice by hand delivery. The

location designated shall be on the Reservation. No mailed, internal Nation mail, faxed or

other delivery method will be accepted.

Section C. Campaign Financing

102.5-8. Contributions:

(a) Solicitation of Contributions by Candidates.

(1) Candidates shall only accept contributions from individuals who are members

of the Nation or individuals related by blood or marriage to the candidate.

Candidates may not accept contributions from any business, whether sole

proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other business entity.

(2) Candidates shall not solicit or accept contributions in any office or

business/facility of the Nation.

(b) Fines. Violation of the contribution restrictions shall result in a fine imposed by the

Election Board in an amount specified in a resolution adopted by the Business Committee.

102.5-9. Campaign Signs and Campaigning:

(a) Placement of campaign signs:

(1) Campaign signs shall not be posted or erected on any property of the Nation

except for private property with the owner/tenant’s permission.

(2) No campaign sign shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. A maximum

of seven (7) such signs may be placed on a building or on a lot.

(3) No campaign sign shall project beyond the property line into the public right

of way.

(b) Removal of campaign signs. All campaign signs shall be removed within five (5)

business days after an election.

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during work hours. The Nation’s employees shall be subject to disciplinary action under

the personnel policies and procedures for political campaigning during work hours.

(d) Enforcement. The Zoning Administrator shall cause to be removed any campaign

signs that are not in compliance with this law, in accordance with the Zoning and Shoreland

Protection Law.

(e) Fines. Violation of the campaign sign restrictions shall result in a fine imposed by the

Election Board in an amount specified in a resolution adopted by the Business Committee.

Section D. Candidate Withdrawal

102.5-10 Any candidate may withdraw his or her name from a ballot if submitted in writing by

the candidate prior to submission of the ballot for printing to any Election Board member,

excluding alternates.

102.5-11 After printing of the ballot, any candidate may withdraw his or her name from the

election by submitting in writing a statement indicating they are withdrawing from the election

prior to the opening of the polls to any Election Board member, excluding alternates. This

statement shall be posted alongside any sample ballot printed prior to the election in the newspaper

or any posting at the polling places.

102.5-12. Candidates withdrawing after opening of the polls shall request, in writing to the

Election Board members in charge of the polling place, to be removed from the ballot. The written

statement shall be posted next to any posted sample ballot.

102.5-13. Candidates withdrawing by any method listed herein shall be denied any position from

which they have withdrawn regardless of the number of votes cast for that candidate. A written

statement shall be considered the only necessary evidence of withdrawal and acceptance of denial

of any position withdrawn from.

102.5-14. Candidate Withdrawal After Winning an Election.

(a) In the event a candidate declines an office after winning an election, the Election Board

shall declare the next highest vote recipient the winner. This procedure shall be repeated

as necessary until a winner is declared.

(b) If all vote recipients decline or are otherwise unable to be declared the winner, then a

Special Election shall be held.

2.6. Selection of Candidates

Section A. Setting of Caucus

102.6-1. The Election Board shall be responsible for calling a caucus before any election is held.

The caucus for the general election shall be held at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the

election date. Caucuses for other elections shall be held at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior

to the election date. In a general election year, caucuses shall be combined so that candidates for

the Business Committee and elected boards, committees and commissions are nominated at the

same caucus.

102.6-2. The procedures for the caucus shall be as follows:

(a) Candidates shall be nominated from the floor.

(b) Candidates present at the caucus will accept/decline their nomination at the caucus.

Candidates nominated at the caucus, but not present to accept the nomination, shall be

required to follow the petition process.

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Treasurer, Secretary, Council Member and other elected positions as required by by-laws

or creating documents of a board, committee, or commission.

Section B. Petition

102.6-3. Any eligible member of the Nation may petition to be placed on a ballot according to the

following procedures:

(a) Each petitioner, not nominated at caucus, shall file a petition containing endorsee’s

original signatures; photocopies shall not be accepted.

(b) Petitioners shall use an official petition form as designated by this law which may

be obtained in the Office of the Nation’s Secretary or from the mailing for that caucus.

(1) printed name and address;

(2) date of birth;

(3) Oneida Nation Enrollment Number; and

(4) signature.

(d) Petitioners shall obtain not less than ten (10) signatures of qualified voters as

defined under this law.

(e) Petitions shall be presented to the Nation’s Secretary, or designated agent, during

normal business hours, 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday, but no later than prior to

close of business five (5) business days after the caucus. The location to drop-off

petitions shall be identified in the mailing identifying the caucus date.

(f) The Nation’s Secretary shall forward all petitions to the Election Board Chairperson

the next business day following the close of petition submissions.

(g) The Election Board shall have the Trust Enrollment Department verify all

signatures contained on the petition.

102.6-4. A person who runs for a position on the Oneida Business Committee, or a position on a

judicial court or commission, shall not run for more than one (1) elective office or seat per election.

102.7. Notice of Polling Places

102.7-1. The Election Board shall post a notice in the prominent locations, stating the location of

the polling places and the time the polls will be open. This notice shall also be posted in an easily

visible position, close to the entrance of the Nation’s businesses/facilities.

102.7-2. Polling information shall be posted no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the

election, and shall remain posted until the poll closes on the day of the election.

102.7-3. Except for a Special Election, notice for the election shall be mailed to all Nation

members, stating the time and place of the election and a sample of the ballot, no less than ten (10)

calendar days prior to the election, through a mass mailing. The Trust Enrollment Department

shall be notified, by the Election Board Chairperson, no less than twenty (20) calendar days prior

to the requested mailing.

102.7-4. Notice of the election shall be placed in the Nation’s newspaper.

102.8. Registration of Voters

Section A. Requirements

102.8-1. Registration of Voters. All enrolled members of the Nation, who are eighteen (18) years

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of age or over, are qualified voters of such election(s) as defined in Article III, Section 2 of the

Oneida Nation Constitution.

Section B. Identification of Voters

102.8-2. All voters must present one of the following picture identifications in order to be able to

vote:

(a) Oneida Nation I.D.

(b) Drivers License.

Section C. Registration Procedures

102.8-3. Voters shall physically register, on the day of the election, at the polls.

102.8-4. Trust Enrollment Department personnel shall be responsible for verifying enrollment

with the Nation. Conduct of Trust Enrollment Department personnel is governed by the Election

Officials during the voting period.

102.8-5. Every person who intends to vote must sign his/her name on an official Voter Registration

Form containing the voter’s following information:

(a) name and maiden name (if any);

(b) current address;

(d) enrollment number.

Section D. Qualification/Verification of Voter Eligibility

102.8-6. Should a question or dispute arise as to the eligibility of a voter being qualified to vote,

the Judges of the Election Officials appointed by the Election Board Chairperson shall meet with

the Trust Enrollment Department personnel who are registering voters, to decide the voting

member’s eligibility currently being questioned and shall make such decisions from the facts

available, whether the applicant is, in fact, qualified/verifiable under the Oneida Nation

Constitution, Article III Section 2, to vote in the Nation’s elections.

102.8-7. Any voter denied eligibility shall be allowed to vote, provided that the ballot shall be

placed in an envelope, initialed by two (2) Election Officials, sealed and numbered. The name of

the voter shall be written next to a numbered list which corresponds to the numbered and sealed

envelope. The voter shall be required to mail a written appeal to the Election Board at P.O. Box

413, Oneida, Wisconsin, 54155, postmarked within two (2) business days of the election if they

desire to challenge the decision made by the Election Officials. The Election Board shall make a

final decision, within five (5) business days of receiving the appeal and shall report this decision

in the final report sent to the Oneida Business Committee.

102.9. Election Process

Section A. Polling Places and Times

102.9-1. In accordance with Article III, Section 5 of the Oneida Nation Constitution, elections

shall be held in the month of July on a date set by the General Tribal Council. The General Tribal

Council shall set the election date at the January annual meeting, or at the first GTC meeting held

during a given year. Special Elections shall be set in accordance with 102.12-6.

102.9-2. Elections shall be held in an Oneida Nation facility(s) as determined by the Election

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102.9-3. Voting for elections shall begin at 7:00 a.m. and shall end at 7:00 p.m. All voters in line

to vote at 7:00 p.m. shall be allowed to vote.

(a) If a ballot counting machine is used, the ballot counting machine shall be prepared

prior to 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election. The Judges shall open the polls only after four

(4) members of the Nation verify, through signature on the tape, the ballot box is empty

and the ballot counting machine printer tape has a zero (0) total count.

102.9-4. At least one (1) Oneida Police Officer shall be present during the time the polls are open,

and until the counting of ballots is completed, and tentative results posted.

102.9-5. The Election Board shall provide a voting area sufficiently isolated for each voter such

that there is an area with at least two sides and a back enclosure.

102.9-6. No campaigning of any type shall be conducted within two hundred eighty (280) feet of

the voting area, excluding private property.

102.9-7. No one causing a disturbance shall be allowed in the voting area.

102.9-8. Election Board members may restrict the voting area to qualified voters only. This

restriction is in the interest of maintaining security of the ballots and voting process.

Section B. Ballot Box

102.9-9. All ballots being votes, shall be placed in a receptacle clearly marked "Ballot Box" and

shall be locked until counting at the close of polls. Provided that, with electronic ballot counting,

the ballots may be placed within the ballot counting machine as they are received.

Section C. Spoiled Ballots

102.9-10. If a voter spoils his/her ballot, he/she shall be given a new ballot.

102.9-11. The spoiled ballot shall be marked "VOID" and initialed by two (2) Election Officials

and placed in an envelope marked as "Spoiled Ballots."

102.9-12. The Spoiled Ballot envelopes shall be retained and secured for no less than fifteen (15)

calendar days following finalization of any challenge of the election, at the Records Management

Department.

Section D. Rejected Ballots

102.9-13. Rejected Ballots are to be placed in a specially marked container and sealed.

(a) Computer rejected ballots shall be reviewed by the Election Officials to verify the

authenticity of the ballot. Ballots rejected because of mutilation shall be added to the final

computer total, provided that, a new ballot was not received as set out in sections 102.9-10

through 102.9-12.

(b) Ballots rejected, either during the computer process or during a manual counting, shall

be reviewed by the Election Officials to verify that they are authentic. If the Election

Officials determine that the ballot is not an official ballot, or that it is an illegal ballot, the

ballot shall be designated ‘void,’ and placed in a sealed container marked “Void Ballots.”

102.10. Tabulating and Securing Ballots

Section A. Machine Counted Ballots

102.10-1. When ballots are counted by machine, at the close of polls the Judges shall generate

from the ballot counting machine copies of the election totals from the votes cast.

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102.10-2. At least six (6three (3) Election Board members shall sign the election totals, which

shall include the tape signed by the members of the Nation before the polls were opened per section

102.9-3(a).

Section B. Manually Counted Ballots

102.10-3. When ballots are manually counted, at the close of polls the Judges shall unlock the

ballot box and remove the ballots.

102.10-4. If the ballots need to be counted at a location other than the polling site, the ballots shall

be secured in a sealed container for transportation to the ballot counting location. The sealed

ballots shall be transported by an Oneida Police Officer with at least three (3) of the Election

Officials for counting/tallying of ballots.

102.10-5. The sealed ballots shall be opened at the time of counting by the Election Officials and

witnessed/monitored by an Oneida Police Officer.

102.10-6. Ballots must be counted by two different Election Officials until two final tallies are

equal in back to back counting. Final tallies shall be verified by the Election Judges.

Section C. Securing Ballots

102.10-7. The Judges shall place together all ballots counted and secure them together so that they

cannot be untied or tampered with without breaking the seal. The secured ballots, and the election

totals with the signed tape, if applicable, shall then be secured by the Judges in a sealed container

in such a manner that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seals or locks, or

destroying the container. The Oneida Police Officer shall then deliver, on the day of the election,

the sealed container to the Records Management Department for retaining.

102.11. Election Outcome and Ties

Section A. Election Results Announcement

102.11-1. The tentative results of an election shall be announced and posted by the Election Board

within twenty-four (24) hours after the closing of the polls. Notices of election results shall contain

the following statement:

"The election results posted here are tentative results. Final election results are forwarded

by the Oneida Election Board to the Oneida Business Committee via a Final Report after

time has lapsed for recount requests, or challenges or after all recounts or challenges

have been completed, whichever is longer”

102.11-2. The Election Board shall post, in the prominent locations, and publish in the Nation’s

newspaper, the tentative results of an election.

Section B. Tie

102.11-3. In the event of a tie for any office, and where the breaking of a tie is necessary to

determine the outcome of an election, the Election Board shall conduct an automatic recount of

the votes for each candidate receiving the same number of votes. Any recount conducted shall be

the only recount allowed for the tied candidates.

102.11-4. For Business Committee positions, a run-off election between the candidates with the

same number of votes shall be held if there remains a tie after the recount. Said run-off election

shall be held within twenty one (21) calendar days after the recount. For all other positions, if

there remains a tie after the recount, the Election Board shall decide the winner of the tied positions

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at least two (2) business days after, but no more than five (5) business days after the recount

through a lot drawing, which shall be open to the public.

(a) The Election Board shall notify each of the tied candidates and the public of the date,

time, and place of the drawing at least one (1) business day before the drawing. Notice to

the tied candidates shall be in writing. Notice to the public shall be posted by the Election

Board in the prominent locations.

(b) On the date and at the time and place the drawing was noticed, the Election Board

Chairperson shall clearly write the name of each tied candidate on separate pieces of paper

in front of any witnesses present. The pieces of paper shall be the same, or approximately

the same, color, size, and type. The papers shall be folded in half and placed in a container

selected by the Election Board Chairperson.

from the container. The candidate whose name is drawn from the container first shall be

declared the winner. An Election Board member other than the Chairperson shall remove

the remaining pieces of paper from the container and show them to the witnesses present.

Section C. Recount Procedures

102.11-5. A candidate may request the Election Board to complete a recount, provided the margin

between the requesting candidate’s vote total and vote total for the unofficial winner was within

two percent (2%) of the total votes for the office being sought or twenty (20) votes, whichever is

greater. A candidate requests a recount by hand delivering a written request to the office of the

Nation’s Secretary, or noticed designated agent, within five (5) business days after the election.

Requests shall be limited to one (1) request per candidate. The Nation’s Secretary shall contact

the Election Board Chairperson by the next business day after the request for recounts.

102.11-6. The Election Board shall respond by the close of business on the fifth (5th) day after the

request regarding the results of the recount. Provided that, no recount request need be honored

where there have been two (2) recounts completed as a result of a request either as a recount of the

whole election results, or of that sub-section.

102.11-7. All recounts shall be conducted manually with, if possible, the original Election

Officials and Oneida Police Officer present, regardless of the original type of counting process.

Manual recounts may, at the discretion of the Election Officials, be of the total election results, or

of the challenged sub-section of the election results.

102.11-8. The Oneida Police Officer shall be responsible for picking up the locked, sealed

container with the ballots from the Records Management Department and transporting it to the

ballot recounting location.

102.11-9. A recount shall be conducted by a quorum of the Election Board, including at least three

(3) of the original Election Officials. The locked, sealed ballots shall be opened by the Election

Board Chairperson and an Oneida Police Officer shall witness the recount.

102.11-10. Recounting of ballots may be performed manually or by computer. All ballots shall be

counted until two (2) final tallies are equal in back to back counting and the total count of ballots

reconciles with the total count from the ballot counting machine. Sub-sections of candidates may

be recounted in lieu of a full recount.

(a) Manually counted ballots shall be recounted by the Election Board. Ballots shall be

counted twice by different persons and certified by the Judges.

(b) Computer counted ballots shall be recounted twice and certified by the Judges. Prior

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to using an electronic ballot counting device, it shall be certified as correct either by the

maker, lessor of the machine, or Election Board.

Section D. Challenges and Declaration of Results

102.11-11. Challenges. Any qualified voter may challenge the results of an election by filing a

complaint with the Judiciary within ten (10) calendar days after the election. The Judiciary shall

hear and decide a challenge to any election within two (2) business days after the challenge is filed.

Any appeal to the appellate body of the Judiciary shall be filed within one (1) business day after

the issuance of the lower body’s decision and decided within two (2) business days after the appeal

is filed.

(a) The person challenging the election results shall prove by clear and convincing

evidence that the Election Law was violated or an unfair election was conducted, and that

the outcome of the election would have been different but for the violation.

(b) If the Judiciary invalidates the election results, a Special Election shall be ordered by

the Judiciary for the office(s) affected to be held on a date set by the Judiciary for as soon

as the Election Law allows for a Special Election.

102.11-12. The Final Report. The Election Board shall forward a Final Report to the Nation’s

Secretary after time has lapsed for recount requests, or challenges or after all recounts or challenges

have been completed, whichever is longer. The Final Report shall consist of the following

information:

(a) Total number of persons voting.

(b) Total votes cast for each candidate by subsection of the ballot.

(d) List of candidates elected and position elected to.

(e) Number of spoiled ballots.

(f) Cost of the election, including the compensation paid to each Election Board member.

102.11-13. Declaration of Results. The Business Committee shall declare the official results of

the election and send notices regarding when the swearing in of newly elected officials shall take

place within ten (10) business days after receipt of the Final Report.

102.11-14. Candidates elected to the Business Committee shall resign from any salaried position

effective prior to taking a Business Committee oath of office

102.11-15. Except in the event of an emergency, as determined by the Business Committee,

newly elected officials shall be sworn into office no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the

official results of an election are declared by the Business Committee.

(a) If a newly elected official is not sworn in within thirty (30) calendar days, the seat shall

be considered vacant and the Election Board shall declare the next highest vote recipient

the winner. This procedure shall be repeated as necessary until a winner is declared.

(b) If all vote recipients decline or are otherwise unable to be declared the winner, then a

Special Election shall be held.

102.11-16. The Election Board shall send notice to the Records Management Department to

destroy the ballots thirty (30) calendar days after the election or after the final declaration of official

election results occurs, whichever is longer.

102.12. Elections

Section A. Primary Elections; Business Committee

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102.12-1. When a primary is required under 102.12-2, it shall be held on a Saturday at least sixty

(60) calendar days prior to the election.

102.12-2. There shall be a primary election for Business Committee positions whenever there are

three (3) or more candidates for any officer positions or sixteen (16) or more candidates for the atlarge council member positions.

(a) The two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast for each officer

position shall be placed on the ballot.

(b) The fifteen (15) candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast for the at-large

council member positions shall be placed on the ballot.

shall include all candidates where the tie exists.

102.12-3. The Election Board shall cancel the primary election if the Business Committee

positions did not draw the requisite number of candidates for a primary by the petitioning deadline

set for the primary.

102.12-4. In the event a candidate withdraws or is unable to run for office after being declared a

winner in the primary, the Election Board shall declare the next highest primary vote recipient the

primary winner. This procedure shall be repeated as necessary until the ballot is full or until there

are no available candidates. If the ballot has already been printed, the procedures for notifying the

Oneida public in section 102.5-11 and 102.5-12 shall be followed, including the requirement to

print a notice in the Nation’s newspaper if time lines allow.

Section B. Special Elections

102.12-5. Matters subject to a Special Election, i.e., referendum, vacancies, petitions, etc., as

defined in this law, may be placed on the same ballot as the subject matter of an election.

102.12-6. Dates of all Special Elections shall be set, as provided for in this law, by the Business

Committee as recommended by the Election Board or as ordered by the Judiciary in connection

with an election challenge.

102.12-7. Notice of said Special Election shall be posted by the Election Board in the prominent

locations, and placed in the Nation’s newspaper not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the

Special Election.

102.12-8. In the event of an emergency, the Election Board may reschedule the election, provided

that no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice of the rescheduled election date is given to the

voters, by posting notices in the prominent locations.

Section C. Referendums

102.12-9. Registered voters may indicate opinions on any development, law or resolution,

proposed, enacted, or directed by the Business Committee, or General Tribal Council, in a special

referendum election.

(a) Referendum elections in which a majority of the qualified voters who cast votes shall

be binding on the Business Committee to present the issue for action/decision at General

Tribal Council.

(b) Referendum requests may appear on the next called for election.

caucus prior to election, regarding issues directly affecting the Nation or general

membership.

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Section D. Initiation of Special Elections

102.12-10. Special Elections may be initiated by a request or directive of the General Tribal

Council or the Oneida Business Committee.

102.12-11. Special Election may be requested by a member of the Nation to the Business

Committee or General Tribal Council.

102.12-12. All Special Elections shall follow rules established for all other elections. This includes

positions for all Boards, Committees and Commissions.

102.13. Oneida Nation Constitution and By-law Amendments

102.13-1. Pursuant to Article VI of the Oneida Nation Constitution, amendments to the Oneida

Nation Constitution and By-laws may be initiated by the Oneida Business Committee or a petition

of qualified voters. The requirements for the Oneida Business Committee’s initiation of

Constitutional amendments are as provided in the Constitution and as further detailed in the

supporting standard operating procedures which the Oneida Business Committee shall adopt.

Qualified voters may petition to amend the Oneida Nation Constitution and By-laws by submitting

a petition to the Office of the Nation’s Secretary which includes the full text of the proposed

amendments and signatures that are equal in number to at least ten percent (10%) of all members

qualified to vote.

(a) Qualified voters may request a petition form from the Office of the Nation’s Secretary.

(b) When a petition form is requested, the Nation’s Secretary, or his or her designee, shall

direct the Trust Enrollment Department to calculate the number of signatures currently

required for a petition submittal, which shall be ten percent (10%) of all members qualified

to vote on the date the petition form is requested from the Office of the Nation’s Secretary.

When the Nation’s Secretary receives the calculation from the Trust Enrollment

Department, the Nation’s Secretary shall provide the requester with the petition form and

the number of signatures that are currently required.

minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the election at which the proposed amendment is to

be voted upon. If a petition includes supporting materials in addition to the petition form,

each qualified voter signing the petition shall also acknowledge that the supporting

materials were available for review at the time he or she signed the petition by initialing

where required on the petition form.

(d) The Nation’s Secretary shall forward submitted petitions to the Trust Enrollment

Department for verification of signatures and to the Election Board to provide notice that

the petition may need to be placed on an upcoming ballot.

(e) If the petition is verified by the Trust Enrollment Department to contain signatures from

at least ten percent (10%) of all qualified voters, the Election Board shall make an official

announcement of the proposed amendments to the Oneida Nation Constitution at least sixty

(60) days prior to the election at which the proposed amendments are to be voted on.

102.13-2. The Election Board shall place any proposed amendments to the Oneida Nation

Constitution that meet the requirements contained in 102.13-1 on the ballot at the next general

election. Provided that, the Oneida Business Committee or General Tribal Council may order a

special election be held to consider the proposed amendments. In such circumstances, the Election

Board shall place any proposed amendments to the Oneida Nation Constitution on the ballot at the

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102.13-3. The Election Board shall publish any proposed amendments by publishing a sample

ballot no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the election, through a mass mailing. The Trust

Enrollment Department shall be notified, by the Election Board Chairperson, no less than twenty

(20) calendar days prior to the requested mailing. Copies of such publications shall be prominently

posted in each polling place and at administrative offices of the Nation and shall also be published

in official Oneida media outlets, which the Oneida Business Committee shall identify by

resolution. For the purposes of this section, Oneida administrative offices means the location

where the Oneida Business Committee conducts business.

102.13-4. The Election Board shall ensure that the ballot contains a statement of the purpose of

the proposed amendments prepared by the Oneida Law Office. The Oneida Law Office shall

ensure that the statement of purpose is one hundred (100) words or less exclusive of caption, is a

true and impartial statement and is written in such a manner that does not create prejudice for or

against the proposed amendment.

102.13-5. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Oneida Nation Constitution, proposed

amendments that are approved by sixty-five percent (65%) of the qualified voters that vote on that

amendment shall become part of the Constitution and By-laws, and shall abrogate or amend

existing provisions of the Constitution and By-laws at the end of thirty (30) days after submission

of the final election report.

102.13-6. If two (2) or more amendments approved by the voters at the same election conflict, the

amendment receiving the highest affirmation vote prevails.

End.

Adopted - June 19, 1993

Amended - June 28, 1995 (Adopted by BC on Behalf of GTC, Completion of Agenda)

Presented for Adoption of 1997 Revisions - GTC-7-6-98-A

Amended- October 11, 2008 (General Tribal Council Meeting)

Amended-GTC-01-04-10-A

Amended – BC-02-25-15-C

Amended – GTC-04-23-17-A

Emergency Amended – BC-03-17-20-B (Expired)

Emergency Amended – BC-05-13-20-H (Expired)

Emergency Amended – BC-06-24-20-B (Expired at Conclusion of 2020 General Election)

Emergency Amended – BC-04-28-21-B (Expired)

Emergency Amended – BC-07-13-22-E (Expired)

Emergency Amended – BC-12-28-22-B (Expired)

Emergency Amended – BC-03-08-23-B (Expired)

Emergency Amended – BC-__-__-__-__

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Title 1. Government and Finances - Chapter 102

ELECTION

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People of the Standing Stone how it is we will appoint them the kind of laws we have

Purpose and Policy

Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

Definitions

Election Board

Candidate Eligibility

Selection of Candidates

Notice of Polling Places

102.8. Registration of Voters

102.9. Election Process

102.10. Tabulating and Securing Ballots

102.11. Election Outcome and Ties

102.12. Elections

102.13. Oneida Nation Constitution and By-law Amendments

102.1. Purpose and Policy

102.1-1. It is the policy of the Nation that this law shall govern the procedures for the conduct of

orderly elections of the Nation, including pre-election activities such as caucuses and nominations.

Because of the desire for orderly and easily understood elections, there has not been an allowance

made for write-in candidates on ballots.

102.1-2. This law defines the duties and responsibilities of the Election Board members and other

persons employed by the Oneida Nation in the conduct of elections. It is intended to govern all

procedures used in the election process.

102.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

102.2-1. This law was adopted by the Oneida General Tribal Council by resolution GTC 07-0698-A, amended by resolutions GTC-01-04-10-A, BC-02-25-15-C and GTC-04-23-17-A, and

amended on an emergency basis by resolution BC-__-__-__-__.

102.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida General Tribal Council pursuant to

the procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act. Actions of the Election Board regarding

amendments to this law and policies adopted regarding implementation of this law are to be

presented to the Business Committee who shall then adopt or forward action(s) to the General

Tribal Council for adoption.

102.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances

be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered

to have legal force without the invalid portions.

102.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law,

the provisions of this law shall control.

102.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.

102.3. Definitions

102.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All

words not defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense.

102.3-2. “Alternate” shall mean an individual appointed by the Business Committee to serve on

the Election Board during an election and until election results have been certified.

102.3-3. “Applicant” shall mean a potential candidate who has not yet been officially approved for

acceptance on a ballot.

102.3-4. “Business day” shall mean Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding

holidays of the Nation.

102.3-5. “Campaigning” shall mean all efforts designed to influence members of the Nation to

support or reject a particular candidate of the Nation including, without limitation, advertising,

rallying, public speaking, or other communications with members of the Nation.

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102.3-6. “Candidate” shall mean a petitioner or nominee for an elected position whose name is

placed on the ballot by the Election Board after successful application.

102.3-7. “Clerk” shall mean the election official who identifies proper registration for the purpose

of determining voter eligibility.

102.3-8. “Close of business” shall mean 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

102.3-9. “Conflict of Interest” shall mean any interest, whether it be personal, financial, political

or otherwise, in which a Nation elected official, employee, consultant, appointed or elected,

member of any board, committee or commission, or their immediate relatives, friends or

associates, or any other person with whom they have contact, that conflicts with any right of the

Nation to property, information, or any other right to own and operate its enterprises, free from

undisclosed competition or other violation of such rights of the Oneida Nation, or as defined in

any law or policy of the Nation.

102.3-10. “Election” shall mean every primary and election.

102.3-11. “General election” shall mean the election held every three (3) years in July to elect the

Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and the five Council Members of the

Business Committee and may include contests for elected boards, committees and commissions

positions.

102.3-12. “Judge” shall mean the election official who informs and advises the Chairperson of

discrepancies, complaints and controversy regarding voter eligibility.

102.3-13. “Judiciary” means the judicial system that was established by Oneida General Tribal

Council resolution GTC-01-07-13-B to administer the judicial authorities and responsibilities of

the Nation.

102.3-14. “Lot drawing” shall mean the equal chance method used to select a candidate as the

winner of an elected position, in the case of a tie between two (2) or more candidates.

102.3-15. “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.

102.3-16. “Nation’s newspaper” shall mean the Kalihwisaks, or any other newspaper operated by

the Nation for the benefit of transmitting news to members of the Nation, which is designated by

the Election Board as a source for election related news.

102.3-17. “Oneida Police Officer” shall mean an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation who is a

police officer on any police force.

102.3-18. “Private property” shall mean any lot of land not owned by the Nation, a residential

dwelling or a privately owned business within the boundaries of the Reservation.

102.3-19. “Prominent locations” shall mean the polling places, main doors of the Norbert Hill

Center, main doors of the Oneida Community Library, Tsyunhehkwa Retail Store, the Oneida

Community Health Center, the SEOTS building and all One-Stop locations.

102.3-20. “Qualified voter” shall mean an enrolled member of the Nation who is eighteen (18)

years of age or older.

102.3-21. “Rejected Ballots” shall mean those ballots which are rejected by the vote tabulating

machine.

102.3-22. “Spoiled Ballot” shall mean a ballot which contains a voter error or is otherwise marred

and is not tabulated.

102.3-23. “Teller” shall mean the election official in charge of collecting and storing of all ballots.

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