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Oneida Business Committee

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, January 22, 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

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

MINUTES

VI.

Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee - Patricia Moore, Justine Huff, Mary King,

Lynette Jordan, and Colleen Cornelius

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the January 8, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Amending BC Resolution 03-23-22-C Obligation to Support

Oneida Early Childhood Programs Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the December 12, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the December 19, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

VIII.

IX.

Accept the December 18, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - National Indian Child Care

Association (NICCA) Leadership Institute - Herndon, VA - March 10-14, 2025

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Midwest Alliance of Sovereign

Tribes (MAST) Impact Week - Washington, D.C. - March 22-26, 2025

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - 2025 Teen Summit Wisconsin Dells, WI - February 26-28, 2025

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Department of Health

and Human Services Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) - Washington,

D.C. - February 24-27, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

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

Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to attend the Packers Super Bowl Invite

in New Orleans, LA on February 7-10, 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 2025 Presidential Inauguration in Washington,

D.C. on January 17-20, 2025

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

NEW BUSINESS

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Election Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Post twelve (12) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Exception to resolution # BC-11-13-24-K – cancel April 23, 2025, regular Business

Committee meeting

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review Town of Oneida fire equipment funding request and determine next steps

(10:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

REPORTS

OPERATIONAL

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Education and Training FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Environmental, Land, & Agriculture Division FY-2025 1st quarter

report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Grants FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Human Services Division FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

10.

Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2025 1st quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

XII.

PETITIONER SHERROLE BENTON - petition # 2024-03

Accept the statement of effect regarding petition # 2024-03

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2024-03

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2024-03

Sponsor: Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Benton

petition # 2024-03

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review the April 7, 2025, tentatively scheduled General Tribal Council meeting and

determine next steps

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Schedule the 2025 semi-annual General Tribal Council meeting

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the General Manager report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance January 2025

report

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the November 19, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Cage-Vault-Kiosk Year End compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Sports Wagering compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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XIII.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Green Bay Converting LLC

(GBC LLC) - Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement - file #

2024-1538

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Swedish Match - Swisher

Venture Agreement 2025 - file # 2025-0013

Sponsor: Debra Powless, Retail General Manager

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:

1/22/25

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Acknowledge Years of Service recipients with the attached PowerPoint. 1st Quarter.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: Oneida Nation Employees

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☒ Presentation

☒ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

Primary Requestor:

Yasiman Metoxen, HR Office Coordinator

Revised: 08/25/2023

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YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS

1ST QUARTER FY'25 OCT-DEC

Supervisor Name

Area Manager

ADOH

Years

METOXEN,BARBARA R

VANDEKAMP, JESSICA

JORGENSEN,TINA M

Oct 16, 1984

LAWE,JESSIE P

CHRISTENSEN, TRACY M

MOUSSEAU,SHARON

Oct 3, 1994

RICHMOND,COREY J

HOUSE,DAKOTA K

DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T

Nov 13, 1994

KRIESCHER,MARI J

DANFORTH,DEBRA J

POWLESS,MARK W

Oct 5, 1994

BECKER, LAURIE J

BERG-HARGROVE, JENNIFER JORGENSEN,TINA M

Dec 21, 1994

SKENANDORE, TANYA M

MARTINEZ, JAY M

SMITH, JACQUELINE M

Dec 7, 1994

SKENANDORE,SARA A

ANDERSON,JENNIFER J

NINHAM-LAMBERIES,RALINDA R

Oct 1, 1994

CHARLES,ROXANNE L

SKENANDORE, SHANE S

DANFORTH,SUSAN M

Oct 4, 1994

THOMPSON,REGGIE J

HOUSE,DAKOTA K

DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T

Oct 17, 1999

TISCH,SCOTT A

STUEBER, BARBARA

RASMUSSEN,JAY T

Nov 28, 1999

VERVOORT,WILLIAM P

MILLER,VANESSA L

MCLESTER, ERIC T

Oct 3, 1999

YANG,NYIA

DANFORTH, SARAH I

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Oct 31, 1999

VANG,KOUA

STUEBER, BARBARA E

RASMUSSEN,JAY T

Dec 19, 1999

DAVIS,DEANNE

DANFORTH,SUSAN M

DOXTATER,ANDREW J

Oct 17, 1999

DOXTATOR,MONICA L

VANSCHYNDEL,RONALD J

CLAUSEN,CRAIG A

Nov 7, 1999

KING-THOMAS,CHRISTINE I

EMERSON,DAVID L

RASMUSSEN,FAWNE M

Nov 14, 1999

REITER-SUMMERS,KIMBERLY J

CHRISTENSEN, TRACY M

MOUSSEAU,SHARON

Nov 28, 1999

ELM,PATRICIA A

DENNY, DERRICK M

KING,KATHLEEN E

Dec 26, 1999

HENEY,MARY R

STUEBER, BARBARA E

RASMUSSEN,JAY T

Nov 28, 1999

GODFREY,MATILDA F

STEVENS, KRISTIE L

DODGE,LEAH S

Oct 24, 1999

STEINBACH,MARK D

WATERSTREET,RYAN D

JORGENSEN,TINA M

Dec 12, 1999

SKENANDORE,JR,REGINALD R

JORDAN,EARL E

DANFORTH,SUSAN M

Nov 28, 1999

22 Total

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Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee - Patricia Moore, Justine Huff, Mary King, Lynette Jordan, and.

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/22/25

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:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Oneida Nation

Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

January 14, 2025

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee.

Background

On January 8, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Patricia Moore, Justine Huff,

Mary King, Lynette Jordan, and Colleen Cornelius to the Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc

Committee.

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

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Approve the January 8, 2025, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/22/25

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, January 07, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, January 08, 2025

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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:

Arrived at: n/a

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

Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams);

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 (via Microsoft Teams), Jameson Wilson;

Arrived at:

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

Mark W. Powless, Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams),

Lori S Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley M. Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via

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

Janice Deborah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft

Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman

(via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore(via Microsoft Teams),

Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Sarah Capelle (via

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

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

Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Nicolas Reynolds (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis

(via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via Microsoft Teams), Donald

McLester, Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

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

sharing, and video meetings.

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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m.

Roll call for the record:

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

Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilmembers: Jonas Hill, Councilwoman, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:31)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with two (2) corrections [1) under the travel section, correct

item IX.A., removing "and Marlon Skenandore"; and 2) correct item IX.C. Approve the travel request Councilman Jonas Hill - Great Lakes Inter-Tribal coalition coordinating Committee Quarterly Meeting Black River Falls, WI - January 20-23, 2025 from "Councilman Jonas Hill" to "Councilman Marlon

Skenandore"], seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Land Commission - Donald McLester (00:03:23)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Donald McLester was present

MINUTES

Approve the December 11, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:05:27)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the December 11, 2024, regular Business

Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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Approve the December 13, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:06:02)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the December 13, 2024, special Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-26-23-G Obligation for

Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

(00:06:29)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 01-08-25-A Amendment to BC Resolution # 04-2623-G Obligation for Skenandoah Front Lobby Renovation Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings,

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 Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G Obligation for

Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings (00:07:51)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 01-08-25-B Amendment to BC Resolution # 10-26-22-G

Obligation for Transit Garage Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

VII.

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee (00:08:29)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicants; to appoint Patricia Moore, Justine Huff, Mary

King, Lynette Jordan and Colleen Cornelius to the Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee to term

ending December 31, 2025; and to request Secretary to re-notice remaining vacancies, 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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VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the December 4, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (00:09:20)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the December 4, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

IX.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens &

Councilmen Jonas Hill - Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention - San Diego,

CA - March 30-April 4, 2025 (00:09:51)

Sponsor: Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Vice-Chairman, Jonas Hill, Councilman

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the travel request from Vice-Chairman Brandon YellowbirdStevens and Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in San

Diego, CA on March 30-April 4, 2025, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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

American Finance Officer Association (NAFOA) Conference - New Orleans, LA April 26-30, 2025 (00:11:02)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request from Treasurer Lawrence Barton to attend the

43rd Annual Native American Finance Officer Association (NAFOA) Conference in New Orleans, LA

on April 26-30, 2025, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Approve the travel request - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Great Lakes InterTribal Coalition Coordinating Committee Quarterly Meeting - Black River Falls, WI January 20-23, 2025 (00:11:34)

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request from Councilman Marlon Skenandore to

attend the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Coalition Coordinating Committee Quarterly Meeting in Black River

Falls, WI on January 20-23, 2025, seconded by Jonas Hill. 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 the transfer of the Fox Cities Home & Garden Show tickets to Oneida

Retail pursuant to OBC SOP Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.3. (00:12:38)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, OBC Area Manager

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the transfer of the Fox Cities Home & Garden Show tickets to

Oneida Retail pursuant to OBC SOP Ticket Distribution §5.3.1.3., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Oneida Business

Committee members appearing at the annual shareholders meeting shall act by

consensus in determining how the vote(s) will be cast on behalf of the shareholder

(00:15:42)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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

Business Committee members appearing at the annual shareholders meeting shall act by consensus

in determining how the vote(s) will be cast on behalf of the shareholder, seconded by Brandon

Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding three (3) approved actions

regarding the 2024 Facility and Life Safety Inspection on all Oneida Gaming

Facilities (00:16:16)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding three (3) approved actions

regarding the 2024 Facility and Life Safety Inspection on all Oneida Gaming Facilities, seconded by

Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Reschedule the April 9, 2025, tentatively scheduled General Tribal Council meeting

(00:16:50)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jennifer Webster to reschedule the April 9, 2025, tentatively scheduled General Tribal

Council meeting to Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

XII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:18:38)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 8:49 a.m., 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 Jonas Hill to come out of executive session at 9:00 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report (00:19:27)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

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

carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Accept the General Manager report (00:19:46)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

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DRAFT

Accept the Treasurer's November 2024 report (00:20:10)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Treasurer's November 2024 report, seconded by Lisa Liggins.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

NEW BUSINESS

Review applications for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc

Committee (00:20:41)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the discussion regarding the applications for nine (9)

vacancies for the Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee as information, seconded by Lisa Liggins.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding approval of the counter

proposal amendments to the Draft Co-Existence Agreement in the trademark

negotiations (00:21:16)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to enter the e-poll results into the record regarding approval of the counter

proposal amendments to the Draft Co-Existence Agreement in the trademark negotiations, seconded

by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

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

Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

XIII.

ADJOURN (00:21:46)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 9:02 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. 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.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Adopt resolution entitled Amending BC Resolution 03-23-22-C Obligation to Support Oneida Early...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/22/25

2. Session:

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

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Accept the BC Resolution to Extend Dealine Early Childhood Spending. Updated

resolution modifies Resolution #03-23-22-C.

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:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Jacqueline Smith, Area Manager/Education & Training

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement ‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܆‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

‫ ܈‬Other: Memo dated 01.06.25 from Jacqueline Smith, Education & Training Area

Manager with updated goals and budget for the Early Childhood Learning Recovery

programming.

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

‫ ܈‬Other: Tribal Contribution Savings

8. Submission:

Digitally signed by Mark W.

Mark W. Powless Powless

Date: 2025.01.07 09:37:32 -06'00'

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Jacqueline Smith, Area Manager Education & Training

Revised: 08/25/2023

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Oneida Education &

Training Area

Memo

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Jacqueline Smith, Area Manager Education & Training

cc:

Mark Powless, General Manager

Date:

January 6, 2025

Re:

Extend Deadline for Use of TCS to Support Learning Recovery—Early Childhood

Supplemental Programming (aka Oneida Reads)

The Education & Training Area requests an extension to the current deadline for the Early

Childhood Supplemental Programming (TCS) funds.

To date the area has successfully spent down approximately $500,000 of the original $2.5 M

requested. There are several reasons for the slower pace in spending funds including, most

notable, the lack of available third-party consultants to provide intensive tutoring supports inperson. In addition, based on discussion with Oneida DTS, there has been an extended timeline

for the data dashboard and other digital projects. A major portion of the funds were to be spent

on consulting fees to provide services in the early childhood programs and provide upgrades in

access to digital technology resources.

The activities accomplished includes the following:

E&T Area and School partners Strategic Planning with CESA-7 to prioritize focus and

resources to address early education learning setbacks and challenges caused by the

pandemic.

Oneida Reads Launch and associated systems change work initiated with local school

districts, early childhood education partners, literacy, and business partners, including

the Green Bay Packer Organization.

Consultants for Oneida early childhood programs to assist in providing additional

educational resources in both managerial roles and teaching positions.

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Training for E&T Area Staff in early childhood literacy to meet changes in recent state

mandated instructional requirements based on Act 20 (LTRS training provided for Youth

Enrichment Services, Childcare, and Head Start staff).

Oneida Reads family nights and Oneida Reads presentations within the community.

Reach Out and Read Sponsorship for materials and books for the Oneida

Comprehensive Health Division

We have updated the goals along with a new projected budget for early childhood TCS. We are

proposing a five (5) year extension to the timeline to spend down the approximate $2M

remaining in the fund.

In addition to providing educational resources and supports for children ages zero (0) to eight

(8) years, we are expanding the audience to reach and include school aged children from 4th

grade to 12th grade. In our work this past year, we have discovered students in elementary,

middle, and high school grades would benefit from additional educational literacy supports to

improve “on grade level reading” success.

The planned programming and estimated five (5) year budget include the following:

Early Childhood Supportive Educational Services (~$550,000)

o Waterford Family Academy External Consultant

o Early Literacy (i.e., AIMSweb) Screener to evaluate literacy performance at

Head Start

o Update early childhood software applications and applicable system and

equipment upgrades.

o Early Childhood Consultants for academic and behavioral management

programmatic support

Early Childhood & School Aged Student Literacy Supports (~$750,000)

o Staff training in LETRS and establish professional cohorts for ongoing

professional development (LETRS is a curriculum that provide our educational

professionals with additional resources to teach students how to read)

o Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Based Summer programming to provide out

of school literacy instruction.

o Out of School Learning Events

o Additional instructional supports for older children (grades 4-12) who are not

reading at grade level.

Assess the status of other academic literacy levels—math and science.

Data Dashboard Development and Implementation (~$400,000)

o Develop a data dashboard to track and assess how Oneida students are

performing in literacy.

As of 2021/2022 data, Native American Students in Brown County were

at a 5% proficient reading level. This means 95% were not proficient in

reading by third (3rd) grade.

o Access to accurate and timely data will support the overall systems changes we

are striving to achieve with Oneida Reads. We are working towards promoting

educational systems that provide equitable success for all children. Native

American students are behind white students by approximately 38% in third

grade reading in Brown County.

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The planned programming and estimated five (5) year budget continued:

Community Wide Campaigns ($300,000)

o Oneida Reads Events and Summits

o Keynote Speakers on Literacy and Educational Success for Native Students

o Family/Parenting Outreach/Meetings

o School Attendance campaigns and community messaging

o School partnerships and collaborative initiatives to improve on grade level

reading.

Goals:

The overall goal of Oneida Reads is to ensure that 100% of Oneida kids read on grade

level by 3rd grade.

By 2030, our goal is a 50% reading proficiency for 3rd grade Native students in Brown

and Outagamie Counties (as measured by the WI Forward Exam English & Language

Arts (ELA)).

By 2030, our goal is a 25% chronic absenteeism rate for Native students in Brown and

Outagamie Counties (KG – 12th grade).

Achieving the above goals, will require significant systems change. The impact of this system

change for Native students and the Oneida community is as follows:

Increased high school graduation rates.

Reduced unemployment

Higher self sufficiency

Improved access to skilled employees

Reduced need for socioeconomic supports

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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

Extend Deadline for Use of Tribal Contribution Savings to Support

Learning Recovery – Oneida Early Childhood Supplemental Programming

Summary

The resolution extends the deadline to conclude the Learning Recovery programming provided for

by resolution BC-03-23-22-C for an additional five (5) years.

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

Date: January 13, 2025

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

The Oneida Nation received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oneida Business Committee

has approved application of ARPA funds to lost revenue and allocation of tribal funds to the ARPA

Federal Rescue Funds to investments in the “Lost Revenue” line (ARPA FRF LR) in the

Investment Report. The savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds

being placed in the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the

Treasurer’s Report”

The Oneida Business Committee determined that these funds should be used as set out in resolution

BC-06-09-21-B, Setting Goals for Application of Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of

2021 to Direct Support to Individuals, Families, Community and the Oneida Nation, as amended

by resolution BC-06-23-21-C, Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment

Allocation to Direct Membership Assistance. In resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business

Committee identified that the primary applications for the use of ARPA FRF would be to aid

members and create tangible benefits related to housing, food sovereignty, education, and culture.

In addition, the Oneida Business Committee directed the ARPA FRF to be spread across a three

(3) year period in eight (8) specific categories to guide expenditures to meet such primary

applications in an informed and transparent manner through the approval of projects by resolution.

After the adoption of resolution BC-06-09-21-B, the Oneida Business Committee received

information which indicated that there was a more immediate need to address the pandemic’s

twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month negative impact on the membership’s access to jobs, education,

healthcare, and housing. The Oneida Business Committee then adopted resolution BC-06-23-21C, Amendment # 1 to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Investment Allocation to Direct

Membership Assistance, which amended resolution BC-06-09-21-B to reflect its decision, which,

more specifically, was to apply the 45% Direct Membership Assistance payment of three thousand

dollars ($3,000) in the current fiscal year, with any remaining funds after the payment to be

allocated in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. Additionally, resolution BC-06-23-21-C provided

clarification on the eligibility for membership assistance general welfare exclusion payments,

application period, obligation, and ability to approve projects across fiscal years; and directed that

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the allocations be reviewed at least each fiscal year to determine whether modifications should be

made. The work sheet that was attached to resolution BC-06-09-21-B was also deleted by

resolution BC-06-23-21-C and replaced with the work sheet attached thereto, entitled, American

Recovery Plan Act – FRF; Lost Revenue; ARPA FRF LR Investments – Updated June 23, 2021.

The Oneida Business Committee was then presented with recommended amendments to the

processes based on implementation of the June 2021 resolutions, application of ARPA FRF

through the lost revenue formula, identification of direct use and Tribal Contribution Savings. The

Oneida Business Committee reviewed the recommendations and determined that the

recommended amendments offer clarification in the processes and provide reporting at intervals

that will keep all parties informed on the status of approved projects. The Oneida Business

Committee then adopted resolution BC-03-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution Savings

Processes and Allocations, which superseded the processes identified in Resolve #6 of resolution

BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by Resolve #2 of resolution BC-06-23-21-C and adopted a new

project approval process which was to be supplemented with needed Standard Operating

Procedures approved by the FRF Program Office.

Resolution BC-03-30-22-A had certain responsibilities delegated to the Strategic Planner. For the

2023-2026 term the Oneida Business Committee has removed the Strategic Planner from the

approved positions for the support of the Oneida Business Committee. The Oneida Business

Committee has identified a need to amend the reporting process and provide the membership

reporting on the status of the TC Savings projects funds. Through the adoption of resolution BC05-22-24-A, Amending BC Resolution 03-30-22-A, Updating Tribal Contribution Savings

Processes and Allocations, the Oneida Business Committee amends the reporting process

identified in resolution BC 03-30-22-A to address reporting by the project owner and the Chief

Financial Officer. This resolution also provides that the resolution BC-03-30-22-A updated Tribal

Contributions Savings Allocation spreadsheet is the last approved Tribal Contribution Savings

Allocation spreadsheet and is attached to this amended BC resolution.

The Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-03-23-22-C, Obligation to Support

Oneida Early Childhood Programs Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings, which approved the

obligation of funds in the amount of $2,500,000 from the Tribal Contribution Savings (Education)

for the Learning Recovery – Oneida Early Childhood Supplemental Programming, with Jacqueline

Smith, Area Manager - Education and Training, assigned as Project Owner. This project was to be

concluded by March 31, 2025. Resolution BC-04-26-23-G was exempt from the statement of effect

requirement in accordance with resolution BC-07-28-21-L, Amending Requirement for a

Statement of Effect to Exclude Resolutions Obligating ARPA FRF LR Funds for Projects Approved

Through the FRF Office.

This resolution extends the deadline to conclude the Learning Recovery programming provided

for by resolution BC-03-23-22-C for an additional five (5) years, and that any funds remaining

from the Learning Recovery programming on March 31, 2030, be returned to the Tribal

Contribution Savings or its successor.

Conclusion

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

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # 03-23-22-C

Obligation to Support Oneida Early Childhood Programs

Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

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 received Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) through the American

Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to address matters arising out of the COVID-19

pandemic; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has approved application of ARPA FRF through the

revenue loss formula set forth in 31 CFR 35.6(d)(2) which applied these federal funds

throughout the Nation’s budget to governmental programs business units beginning with

“4272035 and

WHEREAS,

the savings from the application of these funds has resulted in tribal funds being placed in

the line “Tribal Contribution Savings” in the Investment Report presented in the Treasurer’s

Report”; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has determined that Tribal Contribution Savings funds

should be used as set out in resolution # BC-06-09-21-B, as amended by resolution # BC06-23-21-C which designates percentage allocations to eight categories (percentages

rounded) –

x Direct Membership Assistance, 45% of funds;

x Housing, 17% of funds;

x Food and Agriculture, 12% of funds;

x Education, 6% of funds;

x Culture and Language, 10% of funds;

x Revenue Generations, 2% of funds;

x Government Roles and Responsibilities, 3% of funds;

x Overall Priority – Land, Infrastructure, Sovereignty, 5% of funds; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has received a request to obligate funds to support the

goals described in the attached proposal, “Learning Recovery – Oneida Early Childhood

Supplemental Programming”; and

WHEREAS,

the Project Owner for the proposed project is requesting $2,500,000 obligated from the

Tribal Contribution Savings (Education); and

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BC Resolution # 03-23-22-C

Obligation to Support Oneida Early Childhood Programs

Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

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WHEREAS,

this project will conclude no later than March 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed the proposed project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the that the Oneida Business Committee approves the

obligation of funds in the amount of $2,500,000 from the Tribal Contribution Savings (Education) for the

Learning Recovery – Oneida Early Childhood Supplemental Programming, with Jacqueline Smith, Area

Manager - Education and Training, assigned as Project Owner.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funding allocated in the Education Category set forth in resolution

# BC-06-09-21-B, as amended, shall be moved forward to be fully available in FY-2022.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that on March 31, 2025, any remaining funds shall be returned to Tribal

Contribution Savings or its successor thereof.

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Oneida Business Committee, hereby certify that the Oneida

Business Committee is composed of 9 members of whom 5 members constitute a quorum; 7 members

were present at a meeting duly called, noticed, and held on the 23rd day of March, 2022; that the foregoing

resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by a vote of 5 members for, 0 members against, and 1 member

not voting*; and that said resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

____________________________

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Business Committee

*According to the By-Laws, Article I, Section 1, the Chair votes "only in the case of a tie."

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # 01-22-25-X

Amending BC Resolution 03-23-22-C Obligation to Support Oneida Early Childhood Programs

Utilizing Tribal Contribution Savings

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,

BC Resolution #03-23-22-C approved the obligation of Tribal Contribution Savings

(Education) funds for Learning Recovery – Oneida Early Childhood Supplemental

Programming (“Learning Recovery”); and

WHEREAS,

BC Resolution #03-23-22-C required that any unused funds be returned to Tribal

Contribution Savings or its successor by March 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS,

since Learning Recovery programming began, the Oneida Early Childhood Department

determined the Nation’s children will benefit from expanding both the scope and the

duration of the programming; and

WHEREAS,

this project will conclude no later than March 31, 2030; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the deadline to conclude the Learning Recovery programming is

extended for an additional five (5) years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that on March 31, 2030, any funds remaining from the Learning Recovery

programming shall be returned to Tribal Contribution Savings or its successor.

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Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

01/22/25

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 Life Insurance Plan Law.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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

January 15, 2025

Adoption of Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law

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

of amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law:

Resolution: Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law

Statement of Effect: Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law

Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law Amendments Legislative Analysis

Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law Amendments Draft (Redline)

Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law Amendments Draft (Clean)

Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law Amendments Fiscal Impact Statement

Overview

The purpose of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law is to provide a death benefit through the Oneida

Life Insurance Plan for all eligible enrolled Oneida Nation members, pursuant to the Oneida

General Welfare law. [10 O.C. 1004.1-1].Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law are

being sought to include an appeal section which provides that an individual designated as the

beneficiary of a decedent who believes they were wrongfully denied benefits from the Oneida Life

Insurance Plan by the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department may appeal the denial of benefits to

the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, and subsequently any decision made by the Oneida Trust

Enrollment Committee regarding the validity of the denial of benefits is final. [10 O.C. 1004.9-1].

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

Insurance Plan law through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Law Office,

Finance Administration, Oneida Trust Enrollment Department, and Central Accounting. The

Legislative Operating Committee held three (3) work meetings on the development of the

amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law.

The development of the amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law complies with all

processes and procedures required by the Legislative Procedures Act, including the development

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

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

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

Oneida Life Insurance Plan law on November 15, 2024, with five (5) individuals providing oral

comments. The public comment period for the amendments to this Oneida Life Insurance Plan law

was held open until November 22, 2024, with two (2) submissions of written comments received.

The Legislative Operating Committee accepted, reviewed, and considered the public comments

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received on December 4, 2024.

The amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law will become effective on February 5, 2025.

Requested Action

Adopt the Resolution: Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan 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 Life Insurance Plan Law

Summary

This resolution adopts amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law.

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

Date: January 15, 2025

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

This resolution adopts amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law. The purpose of the

Oneida Life Insurance Plan law is to provide a death benefit through the Oneida Life Insurance

Plan for all eligible enrolled Oneida Nation members, pursuant to the Oneida General Welfare law.

[10 O.C. 1004.1-1].Amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law are being sought to

include an appeal section which provides that an individual designated as the beneficiary of a

decedent who believes they were wrongfully denied benefits from the Oneida Life Insurance Plan

by the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department may appeal the denial of benefits to the Oneida Trust

Enrollment Committee, and subsequently any decision made by the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Committee regarding the validity of the denial of benefits is final. [10 O.C. 1004.9-1].

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 Life Insurance Plan law amendments complied with all processes and procedures

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

opportunity for public review during 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 Life Insurance Plan law on August 21, 2024. No individuals provided public comments

during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until August 28, 2024.

No written comments were received during this public comment period.

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

Oneida Life Insurance Plan law on November 15, 2024, with five (5) individuals providing oral

comments. The public comment period for the amendments to this Oneida Life Insurance Plan law

was held open until November 22, 2024, with two (2) submissions of written comments received.

The Legislative Operating Committee accepted, reviewed, and considered the public comments

received on December 4, 2024.

The amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law will become effective on February 5, 2025.

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Conclusion

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

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Analysis to Draft 2

2025 01 15

ONEIDA LIFE INSURANCE PLAN LAW

AMENDMENTS

LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intent of the

Proposed Amendments

Purpose

Affected Entities

Public Meeting

Fiscal Impact

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

Include an appeal section which provides that an individual designated as the

beneficiary of a decedent who believes they were wrongfully denied benefits

from the Oneida Life Insurance Plan by the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Department may appeal the denial of benefits to the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Committee, and subsequently any decision made by the Oneida Trust

Enrollment Committee regarding the validity of the denial of benefits is final.

[10 O.C. 1004.9-1].

The purpose of this law is to provide a death benefit through the Oneida Life

Insurance Plan for all eligible enrolled Oneida Nation members, pursuant to

the Oneida General Welfare law. [10 O.C. 1004.1-1].

Oneida Trust Enrollment Department, Members of the Nation

A public meeting was held on November 15, 2024. Five (5) individuals

provided comments during the public meeting. The public comment period

was then held open until November 22, 2024. Two (2) individuals provided

written comments during the public comment period.

A fiscal impact statement was received from Finance on December 27,

2024.

SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT

A. Background. The Oneida Life Insurance Plan law was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee in

August of 2023 through resolution BC-08-23-23-G. The purpose of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law

is to the purpose of providing a death benefit through the Oneida Life Insurance Plan for all eligible

enrolled Oneida Nation members, pursuant to the Oneida General Welfare law. [10 O.C. 1004.1-1]. It

is the policy of the Nation to care for its members and their families even after their death. [10 O.C.

1004.1-2]. The Nation seeks to internalize the Oneida Life Insurance Plan process to ensure equitable

and expedient distribution to designated beneficiaries. Id. The General Tribal Council, through

resolution GTC-01-17-09-B, approved the concept of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Plus to replace

the Oneida Burial Fund. [10 O.C. 1004.1-1(a)]. The General Tribal Council directed implementation

of a benefit that pays fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries

of the deceased Oneida Nation member. Id. The payment of death benefits through OLIPP to designated

beneficiaries of a deceased Oneida Nation member is an exercise of self-governance crucial to the

Oneida Nation’s sovereignty, and health and welfare of the community. Id.

B. Request for Amendments. This item added to the Active Files List on June 5, 2024, at the request of

the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ralinda Ninham-Lamberies. The CFO requested the Legislative

Operating Committee consider an emergency amendment to the Law to remove section 1004.5-3 which

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provides that “the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department shall be notified within one (1) year of the

member of the Nation’s death in order to distribute the Oneida Life Insurance Plan benefits to the

beneficiary. Oneida Life Insurance Plan claims made beyond the first anniversary of the decedent’s

death shall not be processed for distribution.” Finance provided that recently a member of the Nation

missed the deadline by four (4) days, and there would not be an increase in liability is this provision is

removed due to limited staff availability. The Legislative Operating Committee determined this request

did not meet the standard for emergency legislation provided for in section 109.9-5 of the Legislative

Procedures Act, but decided to add this item to the Active Files List anyways due to the August 20,

2023 Oneida Business Committee motion which directed the Legislative Operating Committee to bring

this Law back for a one (1) year review of its adoption and implementation.

C. One Year Review. When the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law was adopted in August of 2023, the

Oneida Business Committee also directed that the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law be brought back to

the Legislative Operating Committee in one (1) year for review. On August 26, 2024, the Legislative

Operating Committee meet with the Trust Enrollments Department, Finance, and the Oneida Law

Office to discuss the status of implementation of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law during its first

year, and to begin discussions on whether any amendments to the law are necessary at this time. The

Legislative Operating Committee accepted the memorandum entitled, One (1) Year Review of the

Oneida Life Insurance Plan Law, on September 4, 2024. Overall, the Trust Enrollments Department,

Finance, and the Oneida Law Office provided that the implementation of the Oneida Life Insurance

Plan law has been smooth and the law is operating as it was intended. Although the Oneida Life

Insurance Plan law is working as intended, the Legislative Operating Committee was asked by Finance

to consider two (2) areas where amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law could potentially

result in improvements in how the law is administered: (1) Section 1004.5-2(d) and 1004.6-3: regarding

the requirement that funeral expenses be paid directly to the funeral home first before any remaining

funds are paid to beneficiary; and (2) Section 1004.5-3: regarding the notice of death requirement of

one (1) year. Ultimately, the Legislative Operating Committee decided to pursue amendments to the

Oneida Life Insurance Plan law to address the length of time for the notice of death requirement. In the

one (1) year review the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department provided the following statistics that were

current as of August 29, 2024, to provide some perspective on how the Oneida Life Insurance Plan has

been administered during its first year:

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SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH

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

amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law and this legislative analysis:

 Oneida Law Office;

 Finance Administration;

 Oneida Trust Enrollments Department; and

 Central Accounting.

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

 Oneida General Welfare law; and

 Administrative Rulemaking law.

SECTION 4. PROCESS

A. The development of the proposed amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law complies with

the process set forth in the Legislative Procedures Act (LPA).

 On June 5, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee added the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law

to its Active Files List.

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

amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law.

 On September 18, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the legislative analysis for

the proposed amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law.

 On October 2, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled, Approval

of Canceled October 2, 2024 LOC Meeting Materials, which included a requested action of approve

the public meeting packet for the proposed amendments to the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law, and

forward the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law amendments to a public meeting to be held on

November 15, 2024. This e-poll was approved by Jennifer Webster, Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill,

Jameson Wilson, and Marlon Skenandore.

 On October 16, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee entered into the record the results of

the October 2, 2024, e-poll entitled, Approval of the Canceled October 2, 2024 LOC Meeting

Materials.

 On November 15, 2024, a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the Law was held. Five

(5) individuals provided comments during the public meeting.

 The public comment period was then held open until November 22, 2024. Two (2) individuals

provided written comments during the public comment period.

 On December 4, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comments and the

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

consideration. The Legislative Operating Committee reviewed and considered the public comments

received that same day.

 On December 18, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the updated public

comment review memorandum, draft, and legislative analysis for the proposed amendments to the

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Oneida Life Insurance Plan law, and approved the fiscal impact statement request memorandum

and forwarded the materials to the Finance Department directing that a fiscal impact statement be

prepared and submitted to the LOC by January 9, 2025.

 On December 27, 2024, the Finance Administration provided the Legislative Operating Committee

with the fiscal impact statement.

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

regarding the development of the amendments to this Law:

 August 26, 2024: LOC work session with the Oneida Law Office, Finance Administration, Oneida

Trust Enrollments Department, and Central Accounting.

 August 29, 2024: LOC work session.

 December 4, 2024: LOC work session.

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A. Appeals. The proposed amendments to the Law add in a new section that addresses appeals. The Law

now provides that an individual designated as the beneficiary of a decedent who believes they were

wrongfully denied benefits from the Oneida Life Insurance Plan by the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Department may appeal the denial of benefits to the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, and

subsequently any decision made by the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee regarding the validity of

the denial of benefits is final. [10 O.C. 1004.9-1].

 Effect. Although the Legislative Operating Committee is confidant in the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Department’s ability to oversee and manage the Oneida Life Insurance Plan in accordance with this

law, they wanted to ensure individuals who believe they were wrongfully denied benefits have a

mechanism to have that decision reviewed.

SECTION 6. EXISTING LEGISLATION

A. Related Legislation. The following laws of the Nation are related to this Law:

 Oneida General Welfare Law. The Oneida General Welfare Law governs how the Nation provides

assistance to eligible members on a non-taxable basis, pursuant to the principles of the General

Welfare Exclusion to Indian Tribal governmental programs that provide benefits to Tribal

members. [10 O.C. 1001.1-1].

 The Oneida Life Insurance Plan is hereby established as an approved program of the Nation in

accordance with the Oneida General Welfare Law. [10 O.C. 1003.4-1]. The Oneida Life

Insurance Plan meets the requirements of the General Test as defined in the Oneida General

Welfare Law. [10 O.C. 1003.4-2].

 Administrative Rulemaking Law. The Administrative Rulemaking law provides an efficient,

effective, and democratic process for enacting and revising administrative rules, to ensure that

authorized agencies act in a responsible and consistent manner when enacting and revising

administrative rules. [1 O.C. 106.1-2].

 The Oneida Life Insurance Plan law delegates rulemaking authority to the Oneida Trust

Enrollment Department to promulgate rules to govern the administration of the Oneida Life

Insurance Plan. [10 O.C. 1004.8-1].

 Any rules promulgated by the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department must be done in accordance

with the process and procedures of the Administrative Rulemaking law.

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A. Fiscal Impact. Under the Legislative Procedures Act, a fiscal impact statement is required for all

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10-28-20-A titled, “Further Interpretation of ‘Fiscal Impact Statement’ in the Legislative Procedures

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Act,” provides further clarification on who the Legislative Operating Committee may direct complete

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Title 10. General Welfare Exclusion - Chapter 1004

ONEIDA LIFE INSURANCE PLAN

1004.4. Establishment

1004.5. Qualifications, Designation of Beneficiary, and Notice

1004.1. Purpose and Policy

1004.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

1004.3. Definitions

1004.4. Establishment

1004.5. Qualifications, Designation of Beneficiary, and Notice

1004.6. Beneficiary Claim Process and Distribution

1004.7. Funding

1004.8. Administrative Rulemaking

1004.1. Purpose and Policy

1004.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

1004.3. Definitions

1004.6. Beneficiary Claim Process and Distribution

1004.7. Funding

1004.8. Administrative Rulemaking

1004.9. Appeals

1004.1. Purpose and Policy

1004.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to provide a death benefit through the Oneida Life

Insurance Plan (OLIPP) for all eligible enrolled Oneida Nation members, pursuant to the Oneida

General Welfare law.

(a) The General Tribal Council, through resolution GTC-01-17-09-B, approved the

concept of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan Plus to replace the Oneida Burial Fund. The

General Tribal Council directed implementation of a benefit that pays fifteen thousand

dollars ($15,000) to the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries of the deceased Oneida

Nation member. The payment of death benefits through OLIPP to designated beneficiaries

of a deceased Oneida Nation member is an exercise of self-governance crucial to the

Oneida Nation’s sovereignty, and health and welfare of the community.

1004.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to care for its members and their families even

after their death. The Nation seeks to internalize the Oneida Life Insurance Plan process to ensure

equitable and expedient distribution to designated beneficiaries.

1004.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

1004.2-1. This law was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee by resolution BC-08-23-23G. and amended by resolution BC-__-__-__-__.

1004.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the Oneida Business Committee or the General

Tribal Council pursuant to the procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.

1004.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances

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

to have legal force without the invalid portions.

1004.2-4. 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.

1004.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.

1004.3. Definitions

1004.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All

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

(a) "Approved program" means any program(s) to provide general welfare assistance that

is intended to qualify as a General Welfare Exclusion, administered under specific

guidelines, and is adopted by the Oneida Business Committee through resolution or law of

the Nation in accordance with the Oneida General Welfare law.

(b) "Benefit" means the fifteen thousand dollars provided ($15,000) to pay for funeral

expenses of an enrolled member of the Nation, with any residual amounts paid thereafter

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to the designated beneficiary.

(d) “Designated Beneficiary” means any person(s) designated by the enrolled member of

the Nation, through the approved beneficiary designation form, to receive all or a portion

of the decedent’s Oneida Life Insurance Plan benefit.

(e) “Funeral Expenses” means the cost of the funeral of the decedent accrued and invoiced

by the funeral home including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) funeral planning;

(2) securing the necessary permits and copies of death certificates;

(3) preparing the notices;

(4) sheltering the remains;

(5) coordinating the arrangements with the cemetery, crematory or other third

parties;

(6) transporting the remains;

(7) embalming and other preparation;

(8) viewing, ceremony, or memorial services;

(9) use of a hearse or limousine;

(11) a casket, outer burial container or alternate container;

(11) monuments; and

(12) cremation or interment.

(f) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.

1004.4. Establishment

1004.4-1. Establishment. The Oneida Life Insurance Plan is hereby established as an approved

program of the Nation in accordance with the Oneida General Welfare law. The purpose of the

Oneida Life Insurance Plan is to provide fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) of financial assistance

to eligible members of the Nation to pay for funeral expenses, with any residual benefit amounts

paid thereafter to the designated beneficiary.

1004.4-2. General Welfare Exclusion. The Oneida Life Insurance Plan meets the requirements of

the General Test as defined in the Oneida General Welfare law; General Criteria as defined in

I.R.S. Rev. Proc. 2014-35. Section 5.01(1); and the requirements of the Tribal General Welfare

Exclusion Act of 2014, 26 U.S.C. §139E(b).

(a) The assistance provided through the Oneida Life Insurance Plan is:

(1) paid on behalf of the Nation;

(2) pursuant to an approved program of the Nation;

(3) does not discriminate in favor of members of the governing body of the Nation;

(4) available to any eligible member of the Nation who meets the guidelines of the

approved program;

(5) provided for the promotion of general welfare;

(6) not lavish or extravagant;

(7) not compensation for services; and

(8) not a per capita payment.

(b) . I.R.S. Rev. Proc. 2014-35, section 5.02(2)(e)(iv) lists funeral, burial, and expenses

related to a death as Safe Harbor program for which need is presumed.

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1004.5. Qualifications, Designation of Beneficiary, and Notice

1004.5-1. Eligibility. All members of the Nation shall qualify for benefits from the Oneida Life

Insurance Plan to be used for funeral expenses first, with any residual benefits distributed to a

designated beneficiary.

(a) Newly enrolled members of the Nation shall be covered the date their enrollment

application is approved by Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee and Oneida Business

Committee.

(b) Members of the Nation that have relinquished their membership shall not be covered

from the date their relinquishment request is approved by the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Committee and Oneida Business Committee.

1004.5-2. Designation of Beneficiary. A member of the Nation shall complete the Oneida Trust

Enrollment Committee approved beneficiary designation form and submit it to the Oneida Trust

Enrollment Committee, either online or in person at the Oneida Trust Enrollment Office, prior to

their death in order to secure benefits from the Oneida Life Insurance Plan for their beneficiary.

(a) Any Oneida Life Insurance Plan beneficiary designation forms submitted prior to the

effective date of this law shall remain valid.

(b) Oneida Life Insurance Plan residual benefits shall not be paid or claimed if the decedent

did not designate a living beneficiary though the beneficiary designation form.

on behalf of their minor child or ward.

(d) Funeral expenses shall be paid directly to the funeral home upon submission of a valid

invoice, up to the limit of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan benefits, even if a designated

beneficiary has not been designated.

1004.5-3. Notice of Death. The Oneida Trust Enrollment Department shall be notified within one

(1) year of the member of the Nation’s death in order to distribute the Oneida Life Insurance Plan

benefits to the beneficiary. Oneida Life Insurance Plan claims made beyond the first anniversary

of the decedent’s death shall not be processed for distribution.

1004.5-4. Oversight. The Oneida Trust Enrollment Department shall be delegated the oversight

and management of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan.

1004.6. Beneficiary Claim Process and Distribution

1004.6-1. Evidence as to Passing or Status. In proceedings under this law, the following rules

relating to determination of death and status are applicable:

(a) A certified or authenticated copy of a death certificate purporting to be issued by an

official or agency of the place where the death purportedly occurred is prima facie proof

of the fact, place, date and time of death, and the identity of the decedent;

(b) A certified or authenticated copy of any record or report of a governmental agency,

domestic or foreign, of a decedent’s death; and

have not been heard from, and whose absence is not satisfactorily explained after diligent

search or inquiry is presumed to be dead. Their death is presumed to have occurred at the

end of the period unless there is sufficient evidence for determining that death occurred

earlier.

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1004.6-2. Effect of Homicide on Beneficiary Designation. A designated beneficiary who

criminally and intentionally causes the death of the decedent shall not be entitled to any benefits

passing under this law.

1004.6-3. Distribution. Oneida Life Insurance Plan benefits shall be distributed in the following

order:

(a) Funeral expenses shall be paid to the funeral home pursuant to receipt of a valid

invoice therefrom;

(1) Any expenses beyond the funeral expenses shall be the responsibility of the

beneficiary, family of the decedent, or any other responsible parties.

(b) Residual benefits shall be paid to the designated beneficiary.

1004.7. Funding

1004.7-1. Funding Source. The Oneida Life Insurance Plan shall be contingent on funding by the

Nation.

1004.8. Administrative Rulemaking

1004.8-1. Delegation of Administrative Rulemaking Authority. The Oneida Trust Enrollment

Department shall be delegated administrative rulemaking authority in accordance with the

Administrative Rulemaking law to promulgate rules to govern the administration of the Oneida

Life Insurance Plan.

1004.9. Appeals

1004.9-1. An individual designated as the beneficiary of a decedent who believes they were

wrongfully denied benefits from the Oneida Life Insurance Plan by the Oneida Trust Enrollment

Department may appeal the denial of benefits to the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee. Any

decision made by the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee regarding the validity of the denial of

benefits is final.

End.

Emergency Adopted – BC-09-28-22-C

Emergency Extension – BC-03-22-23-C

Adopted – BC-08-23-23-G

Amended – BC-__-__-__-__

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