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BC Resolution # 08-12-26-C

Amendments to the Code of Ethics Law

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 Code of Ethics Law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee

through resolution BC-11-23-94-A and amended by Resolutions BC-04-12-06-JJ, and BC09-27-06-E; and

WHEREAS,

the purpose of this Law is to establish clear standards of conduct rooted in the values of

the Oneida people, to guide the Oneida Business Committee in serving the Nation with

honor and responsibility. These standards reflect the scared trust between the government

and people, and are intended to promote integrity, uphold the will of the Nation, and

preserve the confidence of the Oneida people; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law integrate the Great Law of Peace into the ethical foundation,

affirming decision-making grounded in peace, unity, and thoughtful deliberation as cultural

mandates for governance; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law ground the ethical framework in the Good Mind teachings,

infusing leadership obligations with humility, compassion, clarity, and community-centered

thinking; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law articulate the concept of Sacred Trust, emphasizing

leadership as a duty held on behalf of past, present, and future generations rather than

an individual entitlement; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law modernize gift and Honoria reporting by increasing financial

thresholds and updating reporting processes to better reflect contemporary governance

realities including public disclosure; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law codify a comprehensive list of prohibited behavior including

retaliation, discrimination, misuse of office, and corruption, to uphold dignity and protect

community confidence in leadership; and

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WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law regulate OBC members’ applications for positions that report

directly to the OBC, preventing conflicts before they arise and strengthening procedural

fairness; and

WHEREAS,

the amendments to the Law strengthen expectations for meeting attendance,

preparation, and professional engagement, acknowledging that presence and

participation are integral to carrying the Sacred Trust; and

WHEREAS,

the Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Law

through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Law Office; 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 May 14, 2026, with no individuals providing oral comments, and the public

comment period for the amendments to this Law was held open until May 21, 2026, with

one individual providing written comments; and

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

to the Code of Ethics Law, which shall become effective on August 26, 2026.

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; 6 members

were present at a meeting duly called, noticed and held on the 12th day of August, 2026; that the forgoing

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

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

____________________________

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Business Committee

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