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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, May 13, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, May 14, 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 for years of service (8:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Police Department - Dustin Muenster

Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Department

MINUTES

Approve the March 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the April 3, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the April 14, 2025. regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the April 16, 2025, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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VII.

Approve the May 1, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Designation of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural

Division’s Area Manager of Food and Agriculture as the Nation’s Representative on

the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Adopt resolution entitled Adopt the Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law

Enforcement Ordinance

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled FY-2025 General Welfare Assistance 18+ Program

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Adopt resolution entitled FY-2025 General Welfare Assistance 62+ Program

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Adopt resolution entitled FY-2025 General Welfare Assistance 65+ Program

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

APPOINTMENTS

PARDON AND FORGIVENESS SCREENING COMMITTEE

Approve the OBC SOP entitled Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee

- Background Investigation of Community-at-Large Appointees

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

Screening Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding twelve (12) vacancies - Oneida Election Board

Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES

IX.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the March 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the March 27, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the April 10, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the March 5, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the April 2, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the April 16, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Self-Governance

Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-11, 2025

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - 43rd Annual Native

American Finance Officer Association Conference - New Orleans, LA - April 26-30,

2025

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - National Republican

Congressional Committee Winter Meeting - Key Biscayne, FL - February 27 March2,2025

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2025 Reservation Economic

Summit - Las Vegas, NV - March 9-14-, 2025

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen - NATOW

Meeting, State of the Tribes Address, GLITC Meeting - Madison, WI - March 17, 2025

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman and Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

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Approve the travel report - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 2025 Wisconsin Governor's

Conference on Tourism - La Crosse, WI - March 9-12, 2025

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 27th Annual Health

and Human Services Tribal Budget Consultation - Washington, D.C. - April 21-24,

2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Great Lakes

Area Health Board & IHS Pre-Negotiation meeting - Bloomington, MN - May 5-8, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - 2025 Tribal Self

Governance - Chandler, AZ - April 6-11, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 State of the Tribes

Address - Madison, WI - March 17-18, 2025

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 Reservation

Economic Summit - Las Vegas, NV - March 9-13, 2025

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for

Children and Families (ACF) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Tri-Annual Meeting Anadarko, OK - June 2-6, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 NCAI Mid-Year

Convention & Marketplace - June 8-12, 2025

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2025 Native Nations

Institute Emerging Leaders Seminar - July 15-18, 2025

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel request - Councilmen Kirby Metoxen & Jonas Hill - Native

American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Annual 2025 Conference - Lac du

Flambeau, WI - June 16-18, 2025

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman & Jonas Hill Councilman

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

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the NRCCC Event in

Washington, D.C. on April 7-9, 2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the Democratic Congressional

Campaign Committee Tribal Issues Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA on May 1-3,

2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the Native Farm Bill Coalition Fly In in Washington,

D.C. on May 5-9, 2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

Councilman Jameson Wilson to attend the Region 5 Tribal Operations Committee

(ROTC) Meeting in Chicago, IL on April 29-30, 2025

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS

Approve the Standard Operating Procedure - Lifetime Achievement Honor

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

CDC # 22-115 - Public Market - Approve project amendment

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Approve two (2) actions regarding CIP # 16-011 - Oneida Recreation Project

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved random drawing

distribution of the 2025 NFL Draft CIP Hospitality tickets pursuant to OBC SOP

Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.1 and direct use of eligibility criteria to provide

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved letter of support for

Victoria Flower's participation on the Tribal Waste and Response Steering

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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REPORTS

APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

Accept the appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions FY-2025 2nd

quarter reports

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

• Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Community Library Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Environmental Resource Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Nation Arts Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Personnel Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Police Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Pardon & Forgiveness Screening Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory BoardFY-2025 2nd

quarter report

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS

Accept the elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions FY-2025 2nd

quarter reports

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

• Oneida Election Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Gaming Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Land Claims Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Land Commission FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Nation Commission on Aging FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Nation School Board FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report

OPERATIONAL

Accept the Operational FY-2025 2nd quarter reports

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

• Emergency Management FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Big Bear Media FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Digital Technology Services FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Education & Training FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Environmental, Land & Agriculture Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Grants FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Human Services Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Public Works Division FY-2025 2nd quarter report

• Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 2nd quarter report

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STANDING COMMITTEES

Accept the Finance Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the On?yote?a?ká ni?i Standing Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter

report

Sponsor: Taryn Webster, Chair/On?yote?a?ká ni?i Standing Committee

Accept the Legislative Operating Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

PETITIONER BENTON - Personnel Policies & Procedures Amendments - petition #

2025-01

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

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

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

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

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

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

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

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

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026 Budget

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the

On?yote?a?ká ni?i Project Plan

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the withdrawal notice as information - Petitioner Benton - Move Oneida

Nation Arts Program - petition # 2024-03

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Gaming General Manager FY-2025 2nd quarter report (8:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Accept the Retail General Manager FY-2025 2nd quarter report (9:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Accept the Executive HR Director FY-2025 2nd quarter report (9:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Accept the Security Director FY-2025 2nd quarter report (10:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Katsitsiyo Danforth, Security Director

Accept the General Manager report (10:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the Audit Committee FY-2025 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the February 18, 2025, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the status update regarding audit request # 371 & # 373

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Consider the Audit Committee request for an amendment to OBC SOP entitled

Conducting Electronic Voting (E-Polls)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Complimentary Services or Items compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Controlled Keys compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Drop and Count compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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NEW BUSINESS

Review draft Communication Matrix and determine next steps

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Discuss Oneida Nation Head Start/Early Head Start program funding proposal

and determine next steps

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Discuss potential opportunities with the Foreign Trade Zone

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Review draft Oneida Business Committee Compensation & Education

Credentials proposal

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Approve one (1) special new enrollment

Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Approve attorney contract - Oneida Law Office - file # 2025-0497

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Pardon Forgiveness Screening

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review applications for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

10.

Review applications for twelve (12) vacancies - Oneida Election Board

Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

11.

Review applications for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

12.

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

from the complaint amendment processing the Opioid Litigation as identified

in the March 19, 2025, memo from the Oneida Law Office

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and

Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)

The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida

Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or

(800) 236-2214

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Special recognition for years of service

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

5/14/20

2. Session:

■ Open

‫܆‬

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Acknoledge Years of Service Recipients with the attached list for 2nd Qtr

$UHDVSRWHQWLDOO\LPSDFWHGRUDIIHFWHGE\WKLVUHTXHVW

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other: Oneida Nation Employees

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬DTS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Enter (Name, Title/Entity) OR Choose from List

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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

Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Primary Requestor:

Teresa Schuman, HRD Office Coordintor

Revised: 01/07/2025

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2ND QUARTER FY'25 JAN - MAR

Name

Area Manager

BROWN.ROBERT C

DELGADO,TSYOSHAAHT C

ADMIN

Mar 19, 1990

METOXEN.KIRBY W

1097

HILL,TEHASSI TASI

ADMIN

Mar 1, 1990

ARCE.MICHAEL

5536

SNITGEN,JAMES L

QUALT

Jan 31, 1995

LEGAL

Feb 20, 1995

BAUMAN,JERI L

3169

MCANDREWS,KELLY M

CORNELIUS,JR,RONALD

2319

KING,JASON R

SURVE

Jan 3, 1995

DELEBREAU,ANNE E

3186

JANOWSKI.HEIDI L

ACCT

Mar 1, 1995

JOHN,KAREN K

6404

STEVENS,KRISTIE L

CUST

Jan 29, 1995

JORGENSON.KEVIN A

3214

PERO.HEATHER R

CUSTO

Mar 21, 1995

KING.HEIDI J

292

MANDERS.AARON

ELEM

Jan 23, 1995

LARSON.DAVID L

3125

DANFORTH.DEBRA J

LTCAS

Jan 3, 1995

DANAY,FERN D

7642

KELLY,SUSAN M

TABLE

Jan 16, 2000

DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T

3404

HILL,TEHASSI TASI

SECUR

Jan 16, 2000

DOXTATOR,BROOKE M

10550

SUMMERS,LISA M

RECRD

Jan 2, 2000

GERING.JODI J

7434

DOXTATER.SALLY A

SLOTS

Mar 12, 2000

MATTA.SUZANNE M

11261

MELCHERT.LESLIE A

CUST

Jan 2, 2000

MIKLE,DAVID R

11443

CHRISTENSEN,MARK

SECUR

Feb 27, 2000

PASSMORE.JEFFERY C

11372

CHRISTENSEN.MARK

SECUR

Jan 9, 2000

STEVENS.WARREN W

2723

HOUSE,DAKOTA K

SECUR

Feb 27, 2000

STUEBER.BARBARA E

8109

RASMUSSEN.JAY T

SLOTS

Jan 23, 2000

TIPPLE.MICHELLE L

11463

DANFORTH.DEBRA J

CMHLT

Mar 12, 2000

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Oneida Police Department - Dustin Muenster

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

2. Session:

� Open

5/14/25

D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification

3. Requested Motion:

D Accept as information; OR

Administer Oath of Office for one new hire: Dustin Muenster

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance

0 Law Office

D Gaming/Retail

D Other:

D Programs/Services

O DTS

D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police

Joel Maxam, Assistant Chief of Police

Brandon Vande Hei, Lieutenant

Dustin Muenster, Police Officer

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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 Other: Describe

7. Budget Information:

D Fiscal Impact Statement

D Law

D Legal Review

D Minutes

0 MOU/MOA

D Petition

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution

D Unbudgeted

D Other: Describe

D Presentation

D Report

D Resolution

D Rule (adoption packet)

D Statement of Effect

D Travel Documents

D Budgeted - Grant Funded

0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Richard Van Boxtel, Police Commission Chairman

Primary Requestor:

Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Oneida Police Department

P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155

Eric H. Boulanger

Chief of Police

MEMORANDUM

To:

Oneida Business Committee fii

From: Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police "®'

Date: May 1, 2025

Subj: Oneida Police Department - Oath of Office for Dustin Muenster

This is a request to administer the oath of office for one new hire: Dustin Muenster

Thank you.

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Approve the March 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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:

BPIGMAN

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DRAFT

Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, March 25, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, March 26, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a

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

Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon

Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Danforth-Anderson (via

Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Tanya Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle

Wilson (via Microsoft Teams);

REGULAR MEETING

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

Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster; Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilmen Kirby Metoxen and Marlon Skenandore,

Arrived at: n/a

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

Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via

Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (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), Clorissa

Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft

Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle

(via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams),

Nicolas Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Stacie Cutbank (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via

Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves

(via Microsoft Teams), Michael Troge (via Microsoft Teams), Jeremy King (via Microsoft Teams),

Candace House (via Microsoft Teams), Arlouine Bain (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via

Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),

Matthew Denney (via Microsoft Teams), Anthony Kuchma (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via

Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Marie Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams), Tina

Danforth, Dan Laurent, Judy Cornelius, Pearl McLester, Michelle Danforth, Warren Stevens, Joe Sexton,

Travis Huff, Lisa John, Tanya Danforth, Justine Huff, Julia Sexton, Mary King, Michelle Doxtator, Myron

Vieau, Mark Powless, Helen Huff, Cathy Metoxen, Nancy Barton, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams2);

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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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens at 8:30 a.m.

For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill is out on approved travel to attend the Midwest Alliance of

Sovereign Tribes in Washington, D.C. on March 22-26, 2025. Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on

vacation. Councilman Marlon Skenandore is out of the office.

II.

OPENING (00:00:21)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson

Special recognition for years of service - Helen Huff (00:06:02)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Special recognition of Helen Huff

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:13:34)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with four (4) noted changes [1) under the Travel Requests

section, delete item entitled Approve the Travel Request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - 2025

Tribal Leaders Media Training & Communication Fellowship - Phoenix, AZ - May 27-30, 2025; 2) under

the Travel Requests section, add item entitled Approve travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - AB 99

Bill Signing - Madison, WI - March 27-28, 2025; 3) under the Travel Requests section, add item entitled

Approve travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - Science on Tap Carpenters Lecture Series Milwaukee, WI - April 10-11, 2025; and 4) under the Executive Session section, New Business add

item entitled Discuss the NFL Draft ticket distribution plan proposal], seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee - Myron Vieau (00:26:47)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Myron Vieau was present

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MINUTES

Approve the February 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:29:03)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the February 26, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Cooperative Agreement with Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Midwest Region, for Wildland Fire Management Non-Recurring Funds (00:33:36)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-A Cooperative Agreement with Bureau of

Indian Affairs, Midwest Region, for Wildland Fire Management Non-Recurring Funds, seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Considerations and Calendar

(00:34:09)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-B Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Considerations and

Calendar, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-12-22-C Obligation for

Oneida Nation Farm Office Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings (00:54:11)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-C Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-12-22-C

Obligation for Oneida Nation Farm Office Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Adopt resolution entitled Authorize Use of Economic, Development,

Diversification and Community Development Fund to Fund $507,366.00 to pay for

the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant (01:03:11)

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-D Authorize Use of Economic,

Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund to Fund $507,366.00 to pay for the

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Savings Tools (01:06:37)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-E Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Savings Tools – Budget

Contingency Tier 1, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization to Participate in the Midwest Tribal Energy

Resources Association's Tribal Energy Capacity Building Program and To Identify

the Tribe's Energy Champions (01:28:17)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-F Authorization to Participate in the Midwest Tribal

Energy Resources Association's Tribal Energy Capacity Building Program and To Identify the Tribe's

Energy Champions, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-14-24-B Submission

of ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to the Department of Interior (01:39:33)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-G Amendment to BC Resolution # 08-14-24-B

Submission of Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) Section 105(l) Lease

Proposals to the Department of Interior, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Enter the e-poll results regarding the adopted BC resolution # 02-21-25-A

Endorsement of NET LEC, LLC dba Nsight's application for Broadband, Equity,

Access and Deployment Funding (01:42:01)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the adopted BC resolution #

02-21-25-A Endorsement of NET LEC, LLC dba Nsight's application for Broadband, Equity, Access

and Deployment Funding, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VII.

APPOINTMENTS

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

Screening Committee (01:42:41)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the one (1) vacancy on the Pardon and Forgiveness Screening

Committee to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Abstain:

Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board

(01:43:17)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant, to appoint Sharell Hill to the Oneida Nation

School Board, with a term ending July 31, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the February 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(01:43:49)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the February 13, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the February 27, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(01:44:03)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 27, 2025, regular Finance Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the February 19, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (01:44:20)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the February 19, 2025, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

IX.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Review the three (3) requested directives from the December 11, 2024, regular

Business Committee meeting - CIP # 16-011 - Oneida Recreation Project, and

determine next steps (01:44:39)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the report on the Recreation Complex, CIP # 16-011, as meeting the

General Tribal Council directive of utilizing a phased project and incremental savings, noting the

project will continue through the CIP process, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Councilman Jonas Hill left at 11:10 a.m.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Self-Governance

Meeting (IHS-TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. - July 22-25, 2025 (02:44:48)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request from Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to

attend the Self-Governance Meeting (IHS-TSGAC) in Washington, D.C. on July 22-25, 2025,

seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Councilman Jonas Hill returned at 11:19 a.m.

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

Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Department of Health Services and

Department of Children and Families Consultation in Baraboo, WI on April 15-16,

2025 (02:45:23)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel

request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the Department of Health Services and Department of

Children and Families Consultation in Baraboo, WI on April 15-16, 2025, seconded by Jameson

Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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

Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 2025 American Indian Alaskan Native

Tourism Association (AIANTA) Board Meeting in Carson City, NV on April 9-11,

2025 (02:52:39)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 2025 American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association

(AIANTA) Board Meeting in Carson City, NV on April 9-11, 2025, seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the 27th Health and Human Services

Annual Tribal Budget Consultation in Washington D.C. on April 21-24, 2025

(02:53:03)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the 27th Health and Human Services Annual Tribal Budget

Consultation in Washington D.C. on April 21-24, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Approve the travel request – Secretary Lisa Liggins – AB 99 Bill Signing –

Madison, WI – March 27-28, 2025 (02:53:45)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request from Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the AB 99 Bill

Signing in Madison, WI on March 27-28, 2025, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins – Science on Tap Carpenters

Lecture Series – Milwaukee, WI – April 10-11, 2025 (02:54:17)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request from Secretary Lisa Liggins for up to three (3)

Business Committee members to attend the Science on Tap Carpenters Lecture Series in Milwaukee,

WI on April 10-11, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XI.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve the application for elected Boards, Committees and Commissions

(02:56:11)

Sponsor: Candace House, Chair/Oneida Election Board

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the application for elected Boards, Committees and Commissions,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Review and determine next steps regarding the NFL Draft VIP Pass Ticket

Distribution (02:56:57)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Treasurer Lawrence Barton left at 11:40 a.m.

Approve the notice and materials for the May 5, 2025, tentatively scheduled

special General Tribal Council meeting (02:58:45)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the notice and materials for the May 5, 2025, tentatively

scheduled special General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Lawrence Barton, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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EXECUTIVE SESSION (03:11:38)

Treasurer Lawrence Barton returned at 11:42 a.m.

REPORTS

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance March report

(03:11:49)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance March report,

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Accept the General Manager report (03:12:04)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Accept the Chief Counsel report (03:12:16)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Accept the Treasurer's February 2025 report (03:12:31)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Treasurer's February 2025 report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - ISSUU Proposal - file # 20241159 (03:12:44)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - ISSUU Proposal - file #

2024-1159, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Discuss additional funding and determine next steps - CIP # 19-004 - Amelia

Cornelius Culture Park Site Amenities (03:13:01)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-H Obligation for Amelia Cornelius Culture Park

Visitor Center using Tribal Contribution Savings, and move the resolution to open session, seconded

by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Review the draft reporting proposal and determine next steps (03:22:59)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the draft reporting proposal as information, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Accept the March 5, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes (03:23:26)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the March 5, 2025, Business Committee Officer session notes,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Service Station Computer

Systems Inc. (SSCS) file # 2024-1570 (03:23:48)

Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Service Station Computer

Systems Inc. (SSCS) file # 2024-1570, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Great Lakes Coca-Cola dba

Reyes Coca-Cola contract file # 2024-1508 (03:24:09)

Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Great Lakes Coca-Cola dba

Reyes Coca-Cola contract file # 2024-1508, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation School Board (03:24:32)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the application for Oneida Nation School

Board vacancy as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Review application for one (1) vacancy - Pardon and Forgiveness Screening

Committee (03:24:45)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the application review for one (1) vacancy on the Pardon and

Forgiveness Screening Committee to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Approve two (2) actions - draft Oneida Business Committee Communication

Plan regarding Cost Savings Plan (03:25:21)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Oneida Business Committee Cost Savings Communication Plan

and the associated correspondence with the noted changes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

10.

Adopt resolution entitled Labor Allocation Modification - Transfer of Position

from Environmental, Land, and Agriculture Division to Law Office - Paralegal

and move the resolution to open session (03:25:46)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-26-25-I Labor Allocation Modification - Transfer of

Position from Environmental, Land, and Agriculture Division to Law Office - Paralegal, and move the

resolution to open session, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Defer the November 13, 2024, Business Committee directive to provide a

proposal to attach education credentials on Business Committee wages

(03:28:08)

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer the proposal to attach educational credentials on Business Committee

wages to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

12.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved FY25 lease

agreement modifications for contracts file # 2019-1044, 2019-1045, 2019-1046,

2019-1047, 2022-0990, & direct Self-Governance to submit the signed

documents to Indian Health Service (03:28:35)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved FY25 lease

agreement modifications for contracts file # 2019-1044, 2019-1045, 2019-1046, 2019-1047, 20220990, & direct Self-Governance to submit the signed documents to Indian Health Service, seconded by

Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

13.

Discuss NFL Draft ticket distribution plan proposal (03:29:02)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the NFL Draft ticket distribution as information, seconded by Lisa

Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XIV.

ADJOURN (03:29:21)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 11:59 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Emergency Meeting

11:30 AM Thursday, April 03, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EMERGENCY MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo Anne House, Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams)1, Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft

Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 11:30 a.m.

For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore is not present.

II.

OPENING (00:02:19)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:02:37)

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt the agenda, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby

Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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NEW BUSINESS

Adopt resolution entitled Withholding Pay - Oneida Business Committee Council

Member - Marlon Skenandore (00:03:07)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution 04-03-25-A Withholding Pay - Oneida Business

Committee Council Member - Marlon Skenandore and approve the correspondence with the noted

corrections, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby

Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

ADJOURN (00:04:57)

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adjourn at 11:44 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby

Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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)

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Oneida Business Committee

Regular Meeting

1:30 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster; Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: n/a

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams1),

Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via

Microsoft Teams), Melinda Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),

Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft

Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via

Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams),

Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles

(via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Lori

Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke

Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams),

Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia Garvey (via Microsoft Teams), Raeann Skenandore (via

Microsoft Teams), Mark W. Powless, Aaron Badeau, Sharell Hill, Lennette White, Cathy Metoxen, Nancy

Barton, Warren Stevens, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.

II.

OPENING (00:00:10)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

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III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:34)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with five (5) add-on requests [1) After the Resolutions

section, add a Travel Requests section and item entitled Approve the travel request - Councilwoman

Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Great Lakes Area Tribal Health Board and IHS Pre-Negotiation Meeting Bloomington, MN - May 5-8, 2025; 2) under the Resolutions section, add item entitled Adopt resolution

entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds; 3) under the Resolutions section, add item

entitled Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Opioid Settlement Fund Uses; 4) under the New Business

section, add item entitled Declare the office of Judge in the Court of Appeals vacant; and 5) under the

Executive Session section, New Business, add item entitled Approve a limited waiver of sovereign

immunity - ESHA Research, LLC dba Trustwell - file # 2025-0238], seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Nation School Board - Sharell Hill (00:04:11)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oath of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Sharell Hill was present.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the 2025 Tribal Leadership Academy at

Dartmouth Attendance (00:06:22)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 04-14-25-A Supporting the 2025 Tribal Leadership

Academy at Dartmouth Attendance, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Adopt resolution entitled Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant Funds

(00:06:47)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Jonas Hill to adopt resolution # 04-14-25-B Use of Wisconsin Tribal Assistance Grant

Funds, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Opioid Settlement Fund Uses (00:10:19)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution # 04-14-25-C Approval of Opioid Settlement

Fund Uses, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request – Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Bemidji Great

Lakes Area Tribal Health Board and IHS Pre-Negotiation Meeting - Bloomington,

MN - May 5-8, 2025 (00:31:14)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the

Bemidji Great Lakes Area Tribal Health Board and HIS Pre-Negotiation Meeting in Bloomington, MN

on May 5-8, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Abstained:

Jennifer Webster

VI.

NEW BUSINESS

Accept notice regarding the completed follow up directed at the February 26, 2025,

regular OBC meeting regarding a tribal member request (00:32:38)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Nancy Barton for an additional one (1)

minute, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept notice regarding the completed follow up directed at

the February 26, 2025, regular OBC meeting regarding a tribal member request, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Review the tribal member request regarding the Language Program Audit and

determine next steps (00:51:12)

Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the tribal member request regarding the Language Program Audit as

information only, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Declare the office of Judge in the Court of Appeals vacant (00:57:46)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to declare the office of Judge in the Court of Appeals vacant, and to direct

the Oneida Business Committee Liaison to the Oneida Election Board, Secretary Lisa Liggins, to follow

up with the Oneida Election Board and request a recommended date for a special election to be

submitted the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

VII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the FY-2026 Budget

(01:02:43)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting for Monday, September 15,

2025, 6:00 p.m. to address the FY-2026 Budget, seconded by Jenny Webster. Motion withdrawn.

Motion by Jonas Hill to defer the scheduling of a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the

FY-2026 Budget to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting, seconded by Kirby

Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Approve the notice and materials for the tentatively scheduled June 1, 2025,

special General Tribal Council meeting (01:12:24)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Councilman Jonas Hill left 2:46 p.m.

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the notice and materials for the June 1, 2025, tentatively scheduled

special General Tribal Council meeting and cancel the June 8, 2025, tentatively scheduled special

General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Jonas Hill

Councilman Jonas Hill returned 2:49 p.m.

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PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2025-01

Approve three (3) actions – petition # 2025-01 (01:16:34)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of petition # 2025-01 from Sherrole Benton regarding

Amendments to the Personnel Policy and Procedures; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to

complete and submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mail

box by April 30, 2025; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete,

respectively, the legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of effect with status updates

submitted to the May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first Business

Committee meeting of the month thereafter until the final documents are submitted, seconded by

Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2025-02

Approve three (3) actions – petition # 2025-02 (01:25:11)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of the petition # 2025-02 from Sherrole Benton

regarding Tribal Court Rules Amendments; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to complete and

submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mail box by April

30, 2025; and to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete, respectively,

the legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of effect with status updates submitted to the

May 14, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first Business Committee meeting

of the month thereafter until the final documents are submitted, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

VIII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:25:31)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to go into executive session at 2:55 p.m., seconded by Brandon

Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to come out of executive session at 3:06 p.m., seconded by

Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Imprivata, Inc.- file # 20250030 (01:26:07)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Imprivata, Inc.- file #

2025-0030, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity – ESHA Research, LLC dba

Trustwell - file # 2025-0238 (01:27:16)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity – ESHA Research, LLC dba

Trustwell - file # 2025-0238, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IX.

ADJOURN (01:27:47)

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adjourn at 3:08 p.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Special Meeting

1:30 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

SPECIAL MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster,

Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Councilman Kirby Metoxen;

Arrived at: n/a;

Others present: Jo A. House, Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), James Bittorf (via

Microsoft Teams), Melinda Danforth, Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), William Gollnick (via

Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell

(via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon

Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 1:30 p.m.

For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on approved travel attending the Department of

Health Services and Department of Children and Families Consultation in Baraboo, WI on April 15-16,

2025.

II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:05:39)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adopt the agenda with one (1) add-on request [1) add a Travel Requests

section and item entitled Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - Senate Committee on

Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry Public Hearing - Madison, WI - April 16-17, 2025],

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

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IV.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request – Secretary Lisa Liggins – Senate Committee on

Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry Public Hearing – Madison, WI – April

16-17, 2025

Sponsor: Secretary Lisa Liggins

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

Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry Public Hearing in Madison, WI on

April 16-17, 2025, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

IV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:07:03)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to go into executive session at 1:37 p.m., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 2:01 p.m., seconded by Jameson

Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

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Adopt resolution entitled Approving Fourth Amendment to the Oneida Nation and

State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991 (00:07:29)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution # 04-16-25-A Approving Fourth Amendment

to the Oneida Nation and State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991, and move the resolution to

open session, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

For the record Chairman Tehassi Hill stated the Oneida Nation and the State of Wisconsin have a long

history of partnership of which the Oneida-State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact is one element. In

2023 the Oneida Business Committee requested Intergovernmental Affairs to identify a team to

negotiate amendments to the Compact. The negotiation team was made up of Attorney, Jim Bittorf;

Intergovernmental Affairs Director, Melinda J. Danforth; Local Lobbyist, Tana Aguirre; and Strategist,

Bill Gollnick.

Today, this team brought forward the results of those successful negotiations. On behalf of the Oneida

Business Committee, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation for the work that was

conducted in a timely, professional, and efficient manner. BC resolution # 04-16-25-A, Approving

Fourth Amendment to the Oneida Nation and State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991,

recognizes Oneida Nation’s government-to-government relations with our local governments and the

services we provide to and receive from those local governments. This amendment recognizes a

greater ability for the Nation to engage in positive local government services that benefit all our

communities. Further, it reflects a greater and stronger relationship with the State of Wisconsin and

recognition of our responsibilities as a Tribal government.

The work of the negotiation team exemplifies our Core Values including Kaʔnikuhli·yó, which is the

openness of the good spirit and mind, and Kaʔtshatstʌsla, which is the strength of belief and vision as

a people. We extend our thanks and gratitude for the excellent work. Yawʌko.

ADJOURN (00:08:36)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adjourn at 2:02 p.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen

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Approve the May 1, 2025, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

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:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Emergency Meeting

2:00 PM Thursday, May 01, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

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EMERGENCY MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

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

Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens;

Arrived at: n/a ;

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1),

Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Janice

Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles, Brooke

Doxtator, Warren Stevens, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams2);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 2:00 p.m.

For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens is out on approved travel attending the

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Tribal Issues Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA on

May 1-3, 2025.

II.

OPENING (00:00:31)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:09)

Motion by Jameson Wilson to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

IV.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Reschedule the May 5, 2025, scheduled General Tribal Council meeting (00:01:59)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

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Motion by Lawrence Barton to cancel the May 5, 2025, General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by

Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to defer the logistics coordination aspect of this situation to the Secretary for

a complete review of the situation and bring back a report with the Secretary’s identified follow up

actions as information to the June Oneida Business Committee Work Session, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct the Secretary to bring back a date for a special General Tribal Council

meeting to address the On^? yote?a ka ni? i Project Plan no later than the May 14, 2025, regular

Business Committee meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

ADJOURN (00:23:19)

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 2:23 p.m., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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Adopt resolution entitled Designation of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division’s Area Manage

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

2. Session:

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

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܈‬Accept as information; OR

Appointment of Vanessa Miller to the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce

Development Council (WAEWDC).

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬DTS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Vanessa Miller, Food & Ag Mgr

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)

‫ ܆‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܆‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

8. Submission:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

signed by Mark W. Powless

Mark W. Powless Digitally

Date: 2025.05.06 09:44:35 -05'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Eric McLester

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Environmental, Land, Agriculture Division

To:

CC:

Oneida Business Committee

Mark Powless, General Manager

From: Eric McLester, ELA Division Director

Re:

Appointment of Vanessa Miller to the Wisconsin Agriculture Education and Workforce

Development Council (WAEWDC)

Date: May 5, 2025

_____________________________________________________________________________

The Oneida Nation has been invited to participate in the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and

Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) by a designated Oneida Nation representative to

sit on the Council on the Nation’s behalf. On April 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary, Randy Romanski, made a

request to appoint Vanessa Miller, Food and Agriculture Area Manager, to the council as a

representative related to natural resources. He believes her experience and background would

provide a valuable perspective of to the council that they currently do not have.

The WAEWDC meets quarterly to discuss agricultural education and workforce development.

The Environmental Land and Ag Division recognize the importance of indigenous peoples

remaining at the forefront of agricultural education and workforce development as the native

caretakers of this land, and value the need to have our perspectives and voices at these tables.

We respectfully request the Oneida Business Committee support this appointment of Vanessa

Miller to the WAEWDC so that she may formally accept the council position. A motion

acknowledging and supporting this request and is what we are asking for.

Thank you!

Eric McLester

ELA Division Director

920-869-4590

emlest2@oneidanation.org

Little Bear Development Center

N7332 Water Circle Place

Oneida, WI 54155

Tsyunhehkwa Farm

N139 Riverdale Drive

Oneida, WI 54155

Land &Conservation Office

470 Airport Drive

Oneida, WI 54155

Cannery

N7210 Seminary Rd

Oneida, WI 54155

Oneida Nation Farm

N6010 Cty Rd C

Seymour, WI 54165

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Designation of the Environmental, Land and Agricultural Division’s Area Manager of Food and

Agriculture as the Nation’s Representative on the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and

Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC)

WHEREAS,

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

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

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

WHEREAS,

The Oneida Nation has been invited to participate in the Wisconsin Agricultural Education

and Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) by designated an Oneida Nation

representative to sit on the Council on the Nation’s behalf; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee wishes to participate in WAEWDC because it recognizes

the importance of indigenous peoples reaming at the forefront of agricultural education and

workforce development as the native caretakers of this land; and

WHEREAS,

Vanessa Miller is the Area Manager of the Food and Agriculture Division and has been

delegated responsibility to oversee the Nation’s natural resources on behalf of the

organization; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby designates Vanessa

Miller, the Oneida Nation Area Manager of Food and Agriculture within the Environmental, Land and

Agricultural Division as the Nation’s representative on the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce

Development Council (WAEWDC).

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Adopt resolution entitled Adopt the Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

05/14/25

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Adopt the resolution entitled, Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement

Ordinance

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 01/07/2025

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☒ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Contract Document(s) ☒ Law

☒ Correspondence

☐ Legal Review

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Minutes

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition

☒ Other: Legislative Analysis

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☒ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☒ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 01/07/2025

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Oneida Business Committee

Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairperson

May 7, 2025

Adoption of Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the adoption

of amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance:

Resolution: Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Statement of Effect: Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Legislative Analysis

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Draft (Redline)

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Draft (Clean)

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments Fiscal Impact Statement

Overview

The purpose of the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance is to regulate the conduct of the

Nation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. [3 O.C.

301.1-1]. Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance are being sought to:

▪ Revise the title of the law from “Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance” to “Law

Enforcement law;”

▪ Include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in regard to this law. [3 O.C.

301.1-2];

▪ Provide that law enforcement operations can take place outside the Reservation when the

operations occur pursuant to any other jurisdictional exception that may exist for law

enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.4-2(c)];

▪ Remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the Oneida Police Department

that are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)];

▪ Require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to the retirement or resignation,

the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief.

[3 O.C. 301.5-2(b)(4)];

▪ Clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does not apply, the Nation

shall provide professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers. [3 O.C.

301.5-4];

▪ Allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take place at a special Oneida

Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the

Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in addition to at a regular Oneida Business

Committee meeting. [3 O.C. 301.5-6];

▪ Expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security Department and any other public

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safety operation department of the Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3

O.C. 301.6];

Revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

members. [3 O.C. 301.6-3];

Revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in regard

to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6-4];

Provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in

regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety operation department of the

Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws.

[3 O.C. 301.6-5)];

Revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.9];

Move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section 301.11 of the Law, and provide

that the Oneida Police Department may allow law enforcement use of service firearms in

order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current

accepted law enforcement standards. [3 O.C. 301.11-1]; and

Make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law.

The Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Oneida Nation

Law Enforcement Ordinance through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Police

Department, Oneida Police Commission, Oneida Law Office, Internal Security Department,

Oneida Business Committee, Oneida Gaming Commission, and the General Manager. The

Legislative Operating Committee held twenty-four (24) work meetings on the development of the

amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance.

The development of the amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance complies

with all processes and procedures required by the Legislative Procedures Act, including the

development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal analysis, and the opportunity for public review

during a public meeting and public comment period. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8].

The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance on March 14, 2025. One (1) individual provided oral

comments during the public meeting. The public comment period for the amendments to the

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance was then held open until March 21, 2025. No written

comments were received during this public comment period.

The amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance will become effective on

August 20, 2025.

Requested Action

Adopt the Resolution: Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution #__________

Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

WHEREAS,

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

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

WHEREAS,

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

WHEREAS,

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

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

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida

Business Committee through resolution BC-10-10-01-C and then amended by resolution

BC-02-25-15-C; and

WHEREAS,

the purpose of this Law is to regulate the conduct of the Nation’s law enforcement

personnel according to the highest professional standards; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the title of the Law from “Oneida Nation Law

Enforcement Ordinance” to “Law Enforcement law;” and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in

regard to this law; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law provide that law enforcement operations can take place

outside the Reservation when the operations occur pursuant to any other jurisdictional

exception that may exist for law enforcement officers; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the

Oneida Police Department that are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation;

and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to

the retirement or resignation, the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall

appoint an interim Police Chief; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage

does not apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law

enforcement officers; and

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BC Resolution _____________

Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Page 2 of 3

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take

place at a special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and

location as determined by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in addition to at a

regular Oneida Business Committee meeting; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public

Safety and Security Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security Department and

any other public safety operation department of the Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police

Department; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission members; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission in regard to the Oneida Police Department; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety

and Security Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety

operation department of the Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission bylaws; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement

officers; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section

301.11 of the Law, and provide that the Oneida Police Department may allow law

enforcement use of service firearms in order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and

premises, according to the usual and current accepted law enforcement standards; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law; and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Law

through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Police Department, Oneida

Police Commission, Oneida Law Office, Internal Security Department, Oneida Business

Committee, Oneida Gaming Commission, and the General Manager; and

WHEREAS,

in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act a legislative analysis and fiscal impact

statement were completed for the proposed amendments to the Law; and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments

to the Law on March 14, 2025, with one (1) individual providing oral comments, and the

public comment period for the amendments to this Law was then held open until March 21,

2025, with no submissions of written comments received; and

Adoption of Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance and Effective Date

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

to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance, now known as the Law Enforcement law, which shall

become effective on August 20, 2025.

Transition of the Oneida Police Commission to the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

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BC Resolution _____________

Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, effective on August 20, 2025, the Oneida Police Commission shall hereby

be expanded into and known as the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with section 301.6-1 of the Law, the Oneida Public Safety

and Security Commission provides oversight regarding the activities and actions of public safety and

security operations throughout the Reservation to provide the greatest possible professional services to the

Nation and to allow for community input regarding those public safety and security services through its

representatives on the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission; and the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission is an oversight body of the following departments of the Nation, but its oversight

authority does not involve decision making processes on day-to-day activities of those public safety

services:

 Oneida Police Department;

 Internal Security Department; and

 Any other department of the Nation that focuses its operation on public safety as identified in the

bylaws of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Law Office shall provide bylaws for the Oneida Public Safety

and Security Commission for consideration of adoption by the Oneida Business Committee by August 20,

2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, current members of the Oneida Police Commission may maintain their

appointment to the Commission throughout their term of appointment through the transition from the Oneida

Police Commission to the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.

One Year Review

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Legislative Operating Committee shall conduct a one (1) year review

of the amended Law Enforcement law.

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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

Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance

Summary

This resolution adopts amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance.

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

Date: May 7, 2025

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

This resolution adopts amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance. The

purpose of the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance is to regulate the conduct of the

Nation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. [3 O.C.

301.1-1]. Amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance are being sought to:

 Revise the title of the law from “Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance” to “Law

Enforcement law;”

 Include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in regard to this law. [3 O.C.

301.1-2];

 Provide that law enforcement operations can take place outside the Reservation when the

operations occur pursuant to any other jurisdictional exception that may exist for law

enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.4-2(c)];

 Remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the Oneida Police Department

that are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)];

 Require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to the retirement or resignation,

the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief.

[3 O.C. 301.5-2(b)(4)];

 Clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does not apply, the Nation

shall provide professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers. [3 O.C.

301.5-4];

 Allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take place at a special Oneida

Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the

Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in addition to at a regular Oneida Business

Committee meeting. [3 O.C. 301.5-6];

 Expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security Department and any other public

safety operation department of the Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3

O.C. 301.6];

 Revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

members. [3 O.C. 301.6-3];

 Revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in regard

to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6-4];

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Provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in

regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety operation department of the

Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws.

[3 O.C. 301.6-5)];

Revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.9];

Move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section 301.11 of the Law, and provide

that the Oneida Police Department may allow law enforcement use of service firearms in

order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current

accepted law enforcement standards. [3 O.C. 301.11-1]; and

Make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law.

Adoption of any legislation is required to comply with the Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”),

which was adopted by the General Tribal Council through resolution GTC-01-07-13-A for the

purpose of providing a standardized process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.11]. The Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance amendments complied with all processes and

procedures required by the LPA, including the development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal

analysis, and the opportunity for public review during a public meeting and public comment

period. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8].

The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance on March 14, 2025. One (1) individual provided oral

comments during the public meeting. The public comment period for the amendments to the

Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance was then held open until March 21, 2025. No written

comments were received during this public comment period.

The amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance will become effective on

August 20, 2025.

Conclusion

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

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ONEIDA NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT

ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intent of the

Proposed Amendments

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

 Include a new provision providing the policy of the Nation in regard to

this law. [3 O.C. 301.1-2];

 Provide that law enforcement operations can take place outside the

Reservation when the operations occur pursuant to any other

jurisdictional exception that may exist for law enforcement officers. [3

O.C. 301.4-2(c)];

 Remove the Police Sergeant position from the positions in the Oneida

Police Department that are required to be held by enrolled members of

the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)];

 Require that upon the removal of a Police Chief, in addition to the

retirement or resignation, the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief. [3 O.C. 301.52(b)(4)];

 Clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does not

apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law

enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.5-4];

 Allow for the sworn oath of a law enforcement officer to take place at a

special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and

location as determined by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary, in

addition to at a regular Oneida Business Committee meeting. [3 O.C.

301.5-6];

 Expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission, which will oversee the Internal Security

Department and any other public safety operation department of the

Nation, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6];

 Revise the eligibility qualifications for Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission members. [3 O.C. 301.6-3];

 Revise the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission in regard to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.64];

 Provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other

safety operation department of the Nation shall be provided for in the

Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws. [3 O.C. 301.65)];

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

Purpose

Affected Entities

Public Meeting

Fiscal Impact

Revise the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C.

301.9];

 Move all provisions regarding the use of firearms to section 301.11 of the

Law, and provide that the Oneida Police Department may allow law

enforcement use of service firearms in order to protect life, liberty,

property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current accepted

law enforcement standards. [3 O.C. 301.11-1]; and

 Make other minor drafting changes throughout the Law.

The purpose of this law is to regulate the conduct of the Nation’s law

enforcement personnel according to the highest professional standards. [3

O.C. 301.1-1].

Oneida Police Department, Oneida Police Commission, Internal Security

Department

A public meeting was held on March 14, 2025. One (1) person made oral

comments during the public meeting. The public comment period was then

held open until March 21, 2025. No submissions of written comments were

received during the public comment period.

A fiscal impact statement was provided by the Finance Department on April

30, 2025.

SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT

A. Background. The Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance (“the Law”) was originally adopted by

the Oneida Business Committee in 2001 through resolution BC-10-10-01-C. The purpose of the Law

is to regulate the conduct of the Nation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest

professional standards. [3 O.C. 301.1-1]. It is the policy of the Nation to ensure that the law

enforcement personnel operates at the highest level of professional standards to ensure the safety and

welfare of the community. [3 O.C. 301.1-2].

B. Request for Amendments. The request for amendments to the Law originally came before the

Legislative Operating Committee in 2014 from the Oneida Police Department and the Oneida Law

Office for clarification on whether Conservation wardens qualified as sworn officers. The Legislative

Operating Committee originally added this item to its Active Files List on September 17, 2014. This

legislative matter was then carried on the Active Files List for more than three legislative terms. The

Legislative Operating Committee added the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance amendments

to its Active Files List this legislative term on October 4, 2023.

SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH

A. Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of the

amendments to the Law and this legislative analysis:

 Oneida Police Department;

 Oneida Police Commission;

 Oneida Business Committee;

 Oneida Law Office;

 Internal Security Department;

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 Oneida Gaming Commission; and the

 General Manager.

B. The following laws were reviewed in the drafting of this analysis:

 Boards, Committees, and Commissions law; and

 Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures.

SECTION 4. PROCESS

A. The development of the proposed amendments to the Law complies with the process set forth in the

Legislative Procedures Act (LPA).

 On October 10, 2023, the Legislative Operating Committee added the Oneida Nation Law

Enforcement Ordinance to its Active Files List.

 On September 4, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the draft of the proposed

amendments to the Law and directed that a legislative analysis be developed.

 On January 15, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the updated draft and

legislative analysis for the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance amendments.

 On February 5, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the public meeting packet

for the amendments to the Oneida Nation Law Enforcement Ordinance and forwarded this

legislative item to a public meeting to be held on March 14, 2025.

 On March 14, 2025, the public meeting was held. One (1) person provided oral comments during

this public meeting.

 The public comment period was then held open until March 21, 2025. No individuals provided

written comments during this public comment period.

 On April 2, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comments and the

public comment review memorandum and deferred these items to a work meeting for further

consideration. The Legislative Operating Committee then reviewed and considered those

comments that same day.

 On April 16, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the updated public comment

review memorandum, draft, and legislative analysis; and approved the fiscal impact statement

request memorandum and forwarded the materials to the Finance Department directing that a

fiscal impact statement be prepared and submitted to the LOC by April 30, 2025.

 On April 30, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee received the fiscal impact statement from

the Finance Department.

B. At the time this legislative analysis was developed the following work meetings had been held

regarding the development of the amendments to the Law this legislative term:

 March 6, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department and the Oneida Law Office.

 March 28, 2024: LOC work session.

 April 19, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department, Oneida Law Office, Oneida

Police Commission, and the Internal Security Department.

 June 7, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department, Oneida Law Office, Oneida

Police Commission, and the Internal Security Department.

 July 26, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Police Department and the Oneida Police

Commission.

 September 4, 2024: OBC Officers’ Meeting.

 September 4, 2024: LOC work session.

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October 8, 2024: LOC work session with Oneida Police Department, Oneida Law Office, Oneida

Police Commission, Internal Security Department, Oneida Gaming Commission, and the General

Manager.

October 9, 2024: Phone call with Oneida Law Office.

October 18, 2024: LOC work session.

October 24, 2024: LOC work session.

April 2, 2025: LOC work session.

April 10, 2025: Work session with Oneida Law Office.

SECTION 5. CONTENTS OF THE LEGISLATION

A. Policy. The current Law does not include a policy statement. Amendments to the Law will include the

addition of a policy statement, which will provide that it is the policy of the Nation to ensure that law

enforcement personnel operate at the highest level of professional standards to ensure the safety and

welfare of the community. [3 O.C. 301.1-2].

 Effect. The inclusion of a policy statement complies with the formatting requirements of section

109.11-1(a)(2) of the Legislative Procedures Act which requires that all laws of the Nation contain

a policy section which indicates the direction the law is to take, including impetus or underlying

goal of the regulation.

B. Jurisdictional Exception. Section 301.4-1 of the current Law provides that all law enforcement

operations shall take place on and within the Oneida Reservation unless there is a potential that safety

and welfare of an individual is being compromised, or the enforcement operations take place pursuant

to mutual aid agreements with local governments. The proposed amendments to the Law maintain the

current provision of the Law while also adding a provision which provides that law enforcement

operations can take place outside the Reservation when the operations occur pursuant to any other

jurisdictional exception that may exist for law enforcement officers. [3 O.C. 301.4-2(c)].

 Effect. The proposed amendments to the Law recognize that there may be other jurisdictional

exceptions that exist for law enforcement officers in other laws, and therefore provides greater

flexibility for the Nation’s law enforcement officers when operating outside of the Reservation.

C. Oneida Police Department Restrictions. Section 301.5-3(d) of the current Law provides that the

positions of Police Chief, Assistant Chief, Police Lieutenant or Sergeant, Conservation Director, and

Assistant Conservation Director are required to be held by only members of the Nation. The proposed

amendments to the Law revise the requirement for what job positions in the Oneida Police Department

are required to be held by enrolled members of the Nation, and require that only the Police Chief,

Assistant Chief, and Police Lieutenant be enrolled members of the Nation. [3 O.C. 301.5-1(a)].

 Effect. The proposed amendments to the Law remove the positions of Police Sergeant,

Conservation Director, and Assistant Conservation Director from the requirement to be held by

members of the Nation. The positions of Conservation Director and Assistant Conservation

Director were removed from the Law as they are not positions of the Oneida Police Department.

The position of Police Sergeant was removed because it provides the Oneida Police Department

greater flexibility in filling its vacant positions. Indian preference in hiring still applies to the hiring

of the Police Sergeant position in accordance with the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures.

D. Notification of Removal of a Police Chief. Section 301.6-5(d) of the current Law provides that upon

accepting retirement notification or the resignation of a current Police Chief, the Oneida Police

Commission shall appoint an interim or acting Police Chief who shall serve in said capacity until the

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process for appointment of a new chief can be completed. The proposed amendments to the Law also

recognize that upon the removal of a Police Chief, the Oneida Police Commission shall appoint an

interim Police Chief. [3 O.C. 301.5-2(b)(4)].

 Effect. The Law was amended to include the removal of a Police Chief as a circumstance in which

the Oneida Police Commission shall appoint an interim Police Chief to be more inclusive of all

circumstances that may arise in which an interim Police Chief would need to be appointed.

E. Liability Coverage. Section 301.5-4 of the current Law provides that the Nation shall provide

professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers and Conservation Officers. The

proposed amendments to the Law clarify that to the extent that Federal Tort Claims Act coverage does

not apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law enforcement officers. [3

O.C. 301.5-4].

 Effect. The Law was amended to recognize that the Federal Tort Claims Act does provide some

liability coverage for law enforcement officers, and therefore a reference to that policy was

included.

F. Law Enforcement Officers to be Sworn. Section 301.5-6 of the current Law provides that all law

enforcement officers shall be installed by sworn oath before the Oneida Business Committee at a

regular meeting. The proposed amendments to the Law provide that all law enforcement officers be

installed by sown oath before the Oneida Business Committee during a regular or special Oneida

Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the Oneida

Business Committee Secretary. [3 O.C. 301.5-6]. The proposed amendments then clarify that when

taking an oath, the law enforcement officer shall appear in person to take their oath, except if granted

permission by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary to appear through video conferencing, or

through other telecommunications. [3 O.C. 301.5-6(a)]. If an oath is administered outside of an Oneida

Business Committee meeting, a quorum of Oneida Business Committee members are required to be

present to witness the oath. [3 O.C. 301.5-6(b)].

 Effect. The proposed amendments provide greater flexibility for when a law enforcement officer

may take their sworn oath.

G. Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission. Section 301.4-7 of the current Law establishes the

Oneida Police Commission to provide oversight regarding the activities and actions of the law

enforcement operations to provide the greatest possible professional services to the Oneida community

and to allow for community input regarding those law enforcement services through its representatives

on the Police Commission. Section 301.6 of the current Law then goes on to provide for the

qualifications, appointment term, responsibilities, and removal of the Oneida Police Commission. The

proposed amendments to the Law expand the Oneida Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety

and Security Commission. [3 O.C. 301.6]. The purpose of the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission is much the same as the Oneida Police Commission, except that it is now expanded to

have oversight authority over the Internal Security Department and other department of the Nation that

focuses its operation on public safety, in addition to the Oneida Police Department. [3 O.C. 301.6-1].

The terms of appointment for commissioners on the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

remains the same as it was for the Oneida Police Commission. [3 O.C. 301.6-2].

 Effect. The proposed amendments to the Law expand the Oneida Police Commission into the

Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in recognition that are more departments currently

than just the Oneida Police Department that focus on the safety and security of the Nation, and this

could be expanded even more in the future, and therefore the same oversight that the Oneida Police

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Commission provides the Oneida Police Department should be provided for all safety and security

departments of the Nation.

H. Eligibility Qualifications. Section 301.6-3 of the current Law provides the eligibility requirements for

serving on the Oneida Police Commission, which include: be a member of the Nation, be twenty-five

(25) years of age or older; have a satisfactory background investigation; submit to drug testing prior to

appointment and on an annual basis; not be an employee of the Oneida Police Department; attend

applicable training; and be a person of known good standing in the community. The eligibility

qualifications for the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission remain much the same as the

Oneida Police Commission except that the following eligibility requirements were removed from the

Law: that an individual submit to drug testing prior to appointment and on an annual basis; the

individual attend applicable training; and be a person of known good standing in the community. [3

O.C. 301.6-3]. The proposed amendments to the Law also clarify that in addition to not being an

employee of the Oneida Police Department, the individual cannot be an employee or terminated from

the Oneida Police Department, Internal Security Department, or any other public safety operation

overseen by the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission. [3 O.C. 301.6-3(d)].

 Effect. The eligibility requirement that an individual submit to drug testing prior to appointment

and on an annual basis was removed from the Law due to the fact that other boards, committees,

and commissions of the Nation do not include a similar requirement, and it was unknown why it

was necessary to include that requirement for the Oneida Police Commission when the Commission

members already have to pass a background investigation. The eligibility requirement that the

individual attend applicable training was removed because this was determined that it was not so

much of an eligibility requirement, but mores so a training requirement. The eligibility requirement

that a person be of known good standing in the community was removed because the notion of

“good standing” was too subjective and left a lot open to interpretation and would not be necessarily

needed because a person already has to pass a background investigation. And finally, the eligibility

requirement that an individual cannot be an employee or terminated from the Oneida Police

Department, Internal Security Department, or any other public safety operation overseen by the

Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission was included in recognition that the Oneida Public

Safety and Security Commission oversees multiple areas, and therefore employment in any of those

areas is forbidden to avoid any potential or actual conflicts of interest.

I. Responsibilities of the Commission in regard to the Oneida Police Department. Section 301.6-1 of

the current Law provides for the responsibilities of the Oneida Police Commission in regard to the

Oneida Police Department. In the proposed amendments to the Law, the responsibilities of the Oneida

Public Safety and Security Commission have been provided for in section 301.-4. Many of the

responsibilities the Oneida Police Commission had over the Oneida Police Department remain the same

through the transition to the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission, including the following

the responsibilities to: appoint, suspend, or remove the Police Chief of the Oneida Police Department;

approve all law enforcement officer appointments made by the Police Chief including the promotion

of subordinates; approve an eligibility list of individuals determined to be eligible for appointment as a

law enforcement officer or promotion; hear charges filed against law enforcement officers or other

appointed personnel of the Police Department, whether filed by the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission or the Police Chief, make findings and determinations, and impose penalties, up to and

including termination; Hear appeals of disciplinary actions against any law enforcement personnel –

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authority over disciplinary actions of non-sworn personnel; and adopt standard operating procedures

governing the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission’s management of its own activities. [3

O.C. 301.6-4]. The following responsibilities over the Oneida Police Department were removed from

the Law with the proposed amendments: adopt, modify, and repeal rules governing how lists of

individuals, concluded to be eligible for appointment to law enforcement officer and promotion, are

established; approve competitive examinations used to judge suitability for appointment or promotion

of law enforcement officers; suspend law enforcement officers or other appointed personnel of the

Police Department pending the filing and hearing of charges against them, subject to the provisions of

301.10; initiate charges against law enforcement officers or other appointed personnel of the Police

Department.

 Effect. The responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission over the Oneida

Police Department were amended to reflect the current practices of the Oneida Police Commission

over the Oneida Police Department.

J. Responsibilities of the Commission in regard to Internal Security and other Departments. The

proposed amendments to the Law provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety operation

department of the Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission

bylaws. [3 O.C. 301.6-5].

 Effect. The amendments to the Law provide that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety

and Security Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety

operation department of the Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission bylaws, since it would not be appropriate for those responsibilities to be included in

this Law because this Law governs law enforcement, and the Internal Security Department and any

other safety operation of the Nation are not law enforcement.

K. Disciplinary Proceedings for Law Enforcement Officers. Section 301.9 of the current Law provides

for the disciplinary proceedings for law enforcement officers. This section of the Law was entirely

rewritten with the proposed amendments to the Law to simplify and clarify the disciplinary process.

The proposed amendments to the law provide for the just cause standard, discipline of law enforcement

officers by the Chief of Police, discipline of the Chief of Police, the right to request a hearing, filing of

charges, procedure for responding to charges, scheduling conference, evidentiary hearing, deliberations

and findings, and orders from the hearing. [3 O.C. 301.9].

 Effect. The proposed amendments to the Law simplify and clarify the disciplinary process.

L. Firearms Control. Section 301.4-6 of the current Law provides that the Oneida Police Department

may allow law enforcement use of service firearms in order to protect life, liberty, property, land, and

premises, according to the usual and minimum accepted law enforcement standards as determined by

the Police Chief with approval of the Oneida Police Commission. The current Law then goes on to

clarify that the actual use of deadly force shall be allowed solely for the protection of life or the

prevention of grievous bodily harm. Section 301.11-1 of the current Law provides that the Nation

hereby establishes regulations for the carrying of firearms issued to certified law enforcement officers

employed by the Nation, and then goes onto clarify that the needs and requirements for carrying

firearms shall be established and determined by the Police Chief subject to the review of the Oneida

Police Commission, and said requirements shall reflect the needs of the Nation in order to protect all

persons and property. The proposed amendments to the Law move all provisions regarding the use of

firearms to section 301.11 of the Law. The proposed amendments to the Law provide that the Oneida

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property, land, and premises, according to the usual and current accepted law enforcement standards.

[3 O.C. 301.11-1]. Section 301.11-2 of the proposed amendments to the Law remain the same except

for minor non-substantive updates.

 Effect. Overall, the proposed amendments to the Law referencing the usual and current accepted

law enforcement standards instead of including language within the Law itself ensures that the law

enforcement practices of the Nation stay up to date without having to amend the Law. ‘

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A. Other Related Laws of the Nation. The following laws of the Nation are related to the proposed

amendments to this Law.

 Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures. The purpose of the Oneida Personnel Policies and

Procedures is to provide for the Nation’s employee related policies and procedures including

recruitment, selection, compensation and benefits, employee relations, safety and health, program

and enterprise rules and regulations, and record keeping.

 Section III of the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures provides for the Oneida preference

and Indian preference in hiring statement of the Nation. Section 301.5-1(a) provides that all

positions and appointments of the Oneida Police Department shall be subject to Indian

preference in hiring, except that the following positions shall be held only by members of the

Nation: Police Chief; Assistant Chief; and Police Lieutenant.

 This Law clarifies that disciplinary actions for law enforcement officers is governed by section

301.9 pf this Law, while disciplinary actions of non-sworn personnel of the Oneida Police

Department shall be governed by the Nation’s laws, policies, and rules governing employment.

 Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law. The Boards, Committees, and Commissions law

governs boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation, including the procedures regarding

the appointment and election of persons to boards, committees and commissions, creation of

bylaws, maintenance of official records, compensation, and other items related to boards,

committees, and commissions [1 O.C. 105.1-1].

 Section 301.6 of this Law establishes the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.

 The Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission is required to comply with all

provisions of the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law.

A. Bylaws of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission. With the expansion of the Oneida

Police Commission into the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission provided through the

proposed amendments to this Law, the bylaws of the Commission will need to be updated. Specifically,

section 301.6-5 of the Law states that the responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission in regard to the Internal Security Department or any other safety operation department of

the Nation shall be provided for in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws. The

Boards, Committees, and Commissions law provides the requirements that must be followed for bylaws

of a board, committee, or commission. [1 O.C. 105.10]. In May of 2024, the Legislative Operating

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Title 3. Health and Public Safety – Chapter 301

ONEIDA NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE

Shakotiye=n@s Olihw@ke

The Matters of Those Who Protect Us

LAW ENFORCEMENT

301.1-1 Purpose and Policy

301.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

301.3-1 Definitions

301.4-1 General Principles

301.5-1 Oneida Police Department

301.6-1 Oneida PolicePublic Safety and Security Commission

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Appointment of Law Enforcement Officers

Promotion of Law Enforcement Officers

Disciplinary Proceedings

Administrative Leave

Firearms Control

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Purpose and Policy

301.1-1. Purpose.

The purpose of this ordinancelaw is to regulate the conduct of the Oneida

Tribe of Indians of WisconsinNation’s law enforcement personnel according to the highest

professional standards.

301.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to ensure that law enforcement personnel operate at

the highest level of professional standards to ensure the safety and welfare of the community.

301.2.

Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

301.2-1.

This law iswas adopted by the Oneida Business Committee by resolution BC

Resolution -10-10-01-C and amended by resolution BC-02-25-15-C. and BC-__-__-__-__.

301.2-2.

This law may be amended pursuant to the procedures set out in the Oneida

Administrative Procedures Actor repealed by the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida

General Tribal Council pursuant to the procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.

301.2-3.

Should a provision of this law or the application there of 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.

301.2-4. All other Oneida laws, policies, regulations, rules, resolutions, motions and all other

similar actions which are inconsistent with this policy are hereby repealed unless specifically reenacted after adoption of this policy.

301.2-4. 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.

301.2-5.

This ordinance shall be known aslaw is adopted under authority of the Constitution of

the Oneida Law Enforcement OrdinanceNation.

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Definitions

301.3-1.

This section shall govern the definitions of words asand phrases as used herein.within

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

(a) “Certified Law Enforcement Officer shall meanlaw enforcement officer” means a

sworn officer who meets all qualifications for law enforcement officer, including accepted

professional training and experience, State of Wisconsin Certification or eligibility for

Certification which includes but is not limited to, satisfactory background investigation,

psychological evaluation, drug testing, and police firearms certification.

(b) Police Supervisors are defined as “Commissioner” shall mean a member of the Oneida

Public Safety and Security Commission.

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established by Oneida General Tribal Council resolution GTC-01-07-13-B, and then later

authorized to administer the judicial authorities and responsibilities of the Nation by

Oneida General Tribal Council resolution GTC-03-19-17.

(d) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.

(e) “Non-sworn personnel” means an individual employed with the Oneida Police

Department that does not meet the qualifications for a certified law enforcement officers

who hold the rank of Sergeant or aboveofficer.

“Oneida Police Department as directed by the Police Chief or designee.

(d) Oneida PolicePublic Safety and Security Commission shall refer to” means the entity

made up of those individuals appointed by the Oneida Business Committee to serve in the

capacity of insuring that community input is maintainedprovide oversight regarding the

activities and actions of public safety and security operations throughout the Reservation.

(g) “Police supervisor” means a law enforcement officer who holds the rank of Sergeant

or above.

(h) “Reservation” means all land within the Oneida Police Department by means of policy

review and enforcementexterior boundaries of the Reservation of the Oneida Nation, as

created pursuant to the 1838 Treaty with the Oneida 7 Stat. 566, and any lands added

thereto pursuant to federal law.

(e) Commissioner shall mean a member of the Oneida Police Commission.

(f) Oneida Tribe means the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin.

(g) 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 Tribe.

301.4.

General Principles.

301.4-1.

All law enforcement operations of the Nation shall be conducted in accordance with

this law.

301.4-2. Law enforcement operations shall take place on and within Oneidathe Reservation,

unless:

(a) there is a potential that the safety and welfare of an individual is being compromised.

In addition,;

(b) the law enforcement operations may take placeoccur pursuant to mutual aid agreements

with local governments.; or

All law enforcement operations shall be conducted as set forth in

this ordinanceoccur pursuant to any other jurisdictional exception.

301.4-3.

Law enforcement operations shall be used primarily for the purposes of providing law

enforcement within the Oneida CommunityNation and to supplementprovide mutual assistance or

aid to external law enforcement services offered by local governments within the Oneida

Communitycommunity by powers set forth in section 301.4, of this law, Article IV section 1(f) of

the Constitution and By-Laws of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of WisconsinNation, and as set forth

in compacts and agreements authorized by the Oneida Business Committee or General Tribal

Council.

301.4-4. The Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin The Nation shall appoint and employ law

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and preventing crime and enforcing the laws and ordinances of the Oneida TribeNation, in addition

to protection of persons, property, and premises.

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The Oneida Police Department may, as authorized and delegated by this

Ordinancelaw and the Oneida Business Committee or General Tribal Council, enter into crossdeputization and other law enforcement agreements with other jurisdictions.

301.4-6. The Oneida Police Department may allow law enforcement use of service firearms in

order to protect life, liberty, property, land and premises, according to the usual and minimum

accepted law enforcement standards as determined by the Police Chief with approval of the Oneida

Police Commission. However, actual use of deadly force shall be allowed solely for the protection

of life or the prevention of grievous bodily harm.

301.4-7. A Police Commission is established by this Ordinance to provide oversight regarding

the activities and actions of the law enforcement operations to provide the greatest possible

professional services to the Oneida community and to allow for community input regarding those

law enforcement services through its representatives on the Police Commission. This entity is

created as an oversight body and does not involve decision making processes on day to day

activities of those law enforcement services.

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Oneida Police Department

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There is hereby established an Oneida Police Department, to which is delegated all

law enforcement authority of the Oneida TribeNation. The Oneida Police Department may create

divisions of operation as may be deemed appropriate.

(a) Oneida Police Department Position Restrictions. All positions and appointments of

the Oneida Police Department shall be subject to Indian preference in hiring, except that

the following positions shall be held only by members of the Nation:

(1) Police Chief. The ;

(2) Assistant Police Chief; and

(3) Police Lieutenant.

301.5-2. Oneida Police Chief. The Oneida Police Department shall be headed by a Police Chief,

appointed pursuant to Section 6-5 of this Ordinancelaw.

(ba) The Police Chief shall have authority over departmental personnel and operations,

subject to the powers of the Oneida Police Commission set forth in Section 301.6-1 of this

Ordinance.

Department may create divisions of operation as may be deemed appropriate.

(d) The Police Chief or his/her designee shall have the right to exercise his/her police

authority to deputize and use the services and manpower of the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Department for emergencies, special events, and investigationsCommission.

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Conservation Department. There(b) Qualifications and Process for

Appointment as Police Chief.

(1) The recruitment and hiring process for Police Chief shall be a Conservation

Department which is a division of conducted by the Oneida Police Department.

This divisionPublic Safety and Security Commission, with assistance, as needed,

by the Human Resources Department.

(2) No person shall be responsible for the protectionaccepted as a candidate or be

eligible to serve as Police Chief who does not meet the following qualifications:

(A) Current certification in the State of Wisconsin as a law enforcement

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officer or upon approval from the applicable State of all fish resources,

wildlife resources, and the landsWisconsin Standards Board;

(B) Member of the Nation;

enforcement officer for a state. tribal, local, or federal government, with

preference for:

(i) those who have at least an associate degree in police science,

criminal justice or similar field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related

subject; and

(ii) those with successful supervisory experience;

(D) Current satisfactory background investigation completed by a law

enforcement agency selected by the Oneida TribePublic Safety and Security

Commission with results of the investigation reported directly to the Oneida

Public Safety and Security Commission;

(E) Current satisfactory psychological examination report;

(F) Current satisfactory medical examination report;

(G) Current drug test with negative results for controlled substances; and

(H) Any other minimum requirement as provided for in the job description.

(3) Examinations, interviews, further selection criteria and other processes utilized

in the hiring process of a Police Chief shall be at the discretion of the Oneida Public

Safety and Security Commission,

(4) Upon accepting notification of retirement, resignation, or the removal of a

current Police Chief, the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall

appoint an interim or acting Police Chief who shall serve in said capacity until the

process for appointment of a new Police Chief can be completed.

301.5-3.

Law Enforcement Officers.

(a) Law Enforcement Officer: Educational Requirements. All persons hired after February

1, 1993, shall meet the following minimum education requirements within five (5) years

of thetheir hire date, which are as follows:

(1) Possess a two (2) year associate degree from a Wisconsin an accredited

vocational, technical, andor adult education district or its accredited equivalent

from another state,; or

(2) Possess documentation in the form of an official transcript showing a minimum

of sixty (60) fully accredited college level credits. Documentation will be required

in the form of an official transcript; or

(3) Possess a bachelors degree from a Wisconsinaccredited college or university

or its accredited equivalent.

(b) Conditional Employment. Persons hired after February 1, 1993,Any person who areis

not a certified law enforcement officersofficer at the time of hire, areis considered a

conditional employeesemployee and mustshall attain the educational requirements as

specified in section 301.5-3(a), within five (5) years of their date of hire.

(1) Conditional employees are not eligible for promotion.

(2) Law enforcement officers who fail to meetattain the specifiededucational

requirements in section B,within five (5) years of their date of hire shall be subject

to immediate termination.

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ordinancelaw, no law enforcement officer may be considered eligible for promotion to

supervisor until the educational requirements of section 301.5-3(a) have been satisfied.

Law enforcement officers promoted prior to the enactment of this ordinancelaw are exempt

from the educational requirements specified in section 301.5-3(a).

(d) Oneida Police Department Position Restrictions/Exceptions. The following positions

shall be held only by members of the Oneida Tribe: Police Chief, Assistant Chief, Police

Lieutenant or Sergeant, Conservation Director, and Assistant Conservation Director. All

other positions and appointments shall be subject to the Indian Preference rules of the

Oneida Tribe.

301.5-4.

Liability Coverage. The Oneida TribeTo the extent the Federal Tort Claims Act

coverage does not apply, the Nation shall provide professional liability insurance for all law

enforcement officers and Conservation Officers.

301.5-5. Declaration of Additional Restrictions of Employees. All personnel of the Oneida

Police Department shall be bound by Standard Operating Proceduresstandard operating procedures

that are required as a result of the specific and unique needs of law enforcement.

301.5-6. Law Enforcement Officers to Be Sworn. All law enforcement officers shall be installed

by sworn oath before the Oneida Business Committee at a regular meetingduring a regular or

special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined

by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary.

(a) When taking an oath, the law enforcement officer shall appear in person to take their

oath, except if granted permission by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary to appear

through video conferencing, or through other telecommunications.

(b) If an oath is administered outside of an Oneida Business Committee meeting, a quorum

of Oneida Business Committee members shall be present to witness the oath.

301.6.

Oneida PolicePublic Safety and Security Commission

301.6-1. Oneida Police Commission. Establishment. There is hereby established an Oneida

Police Public Safety and Security Commission to provide oversight regarding the activities and

actions of public safety and security operations throughout the Reservation to provide the greatest

possible professional services to the Nation and to allow for community input regarding those

public safety and security services through its representatives on the Oneida Public Safety and

Security Commission. The Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission is an oversight body

of the following departments of the Nation, but its oversight authority does not involve decision

making processes on day-to-day activities of those public safety services:

(a) Oneida Police Department;

(b) Internal Security Department; and

identified in the bylaws of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission.

301.6-2. Appointment of Commissioners. The Oneida Business Committee shall appoint five

(5) members to the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission for a term of five (5) years.

Commissioners may serve more than one (1) term, but not more than three (3) consecutive terms.

301.6-3. Commissioner Eligibility Qualifications. In order to be eligible for membership on the

Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission an individual shall:

(a) Be a member of the Nation;

(b) Be twenty-five (25) years of age or older;

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(1) A felony conviction in the State of Wisconsin, or any conviction of a crime in

another state that would be considered a felony conviction if the offense and

adjudication occurred in the State of Wisconsin;

(2) A felony arrest which results in a misdemeanor conviction due to a plea

arrangement;

(3) A conviction of any law violation that could bring discredit to the Oneida Public

Safety and Security Commission; or

(4) Any pardon issued by the Nation or the governor of any State, for an offense

specified in sections 301.6-4(c)(1)-(3), shall not deem a person as “exonerated” for

the purposes of membership on the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission;

(d) Not be employed with or terminated from the Oneida Police Department, Internal

Security Department, or any other public safety operation overseen by the Oneida Public

Safety and Security Commission;

301.6-4. Responsibilities in Regard to the Oneida Police Department. The Oneida Public Safety

and Security Commission shall be responsible for and empowered to do the following in regard to

the Oneida Police Department:

(a) Appoint, suspend, or remove the Police Chief of the Oneida Police Department.

(b) Approve all law enforcement officer appointments made by the Police Chief including

the promotion of subordinates.

eligible for appointment to law enforcement officer and promotion, are established.

(d) Approve competitive examinations used to judge suitability for appointment or

promotion of law enforcement officers.

(e(c) Approve an eligibility list of individuals determined to be eligible for appointment

as a law enforcement officer or promotion.

(f) Suspend law enforcement officers or other appointed personnel of the Police

Department pending the filing and hearing of charges against them, subject to the

provisions of 301.10.

(g) Initiate charges against law enforcement officers or other appointed personnel of the

Police Department.

(hd) Hear charges filed against law enforcement officers or other appointed personnel

of the Police Department, whether filed by the Oneida Public Safety and Security

Commission or the Police Chief, make findings and determinations, and impose penalties,

up to and including termination.

(ie) Hear appeals of disciplinary actions against any sworn law enforcement personnel or

officers.

(1) The Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission shall not have authority

over disciplinary actions of non-sworn personnel.

(jf) Adopt rulesstandard operating procedures governing the Oneida PolicePublic Safety

and Security Commission’s management of its own activities.

301.6-5. Responsibilities in Regard to the Internal Security and Other Departments. The

responsibilities of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission in regard to the Internal

Security Department or any other safety operation department of the Nation shall be provided for

in the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission bylaws.

(a) The Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission, or its designee, shall be

responsible for the hiring and supervision of the Internal Security Director, in conformance

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with the Nation’s employment laws, policies, and practices.

301.6-6. Removal From Office. (k) Review contracts, and forward to the Oneida

Business Committee for approval, concerning cross-deputization, dispatch function and

mutual aid pacts which are made between the Oneida Police Department and a non-tribal

agency.

(l) Approve Standard Operating Procedures of the Oneida Police Department.

A member of the Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission may have their appointment

terminated by the Oneida Business Committee for:

(a)

Misconduct301.6-2.

Appointment of Commissioners. The Oneida Business

Committee shall appoint five members to the Oneida Police Commission for a term of five years.

Commissioners may serve more than one term, but not more than three consecutive terms.

301.6-3. Commissioner Requirements and Qualifications. The following are membership

requirements for serving on the Oneida Police Commission:

(a) Shall be a member of the Oneida Tribe.

(b) Must be 25 years of age or older.

serving on the Oneida Police Commission:

(1) A felony conviction in the State of Wisconsin, or any conviction of a crime in

another state that would be considered a felony conviction if the offense and

adjudication occurred in the State of Wisconsin.

(2) A felony arrest which results in a misdemeanor conviction due to a plea

arrangement.

(3) A conviction of any ordinance violation that could bring discredit to the

Commission.

(4) Any pardon issued by the Oneida Tribe or the governor of any State, for an

offense specified in sections 301.6-3(c)(1)-(3), shall not deem a person as

“exonerated” for the purposes of membership on the Oneida Police Commission.

(d) Must submit to drug testing prior to appointment and on an annual basis.

(e) Must not be an employee of the Oneida Police Department

(f) Shall attend applicable training.

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Must be a person of known good standing in the community.

301.6-4. Removal From Office. In addition to the Removal Law standards, a Commissioner may

be removed for:

(a) Malfeasance in office.;

(b) Conduct which could jeopardize the reputation of the Oneida TribeNation, the Oneida

PolicePublic Safety and Security Commission, or the law enforcementpublic

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