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Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council
Post Office Box 256
Nixon, Nevada 89424
Telephone: (775) 574-1000
Fax (775) 574-1054
RESOLUTION NO.: PL 093-24
“An Ordinance Governing the Management of Tribal Land Assignments”
RESOLUTION OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL
OF THE PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
NIXON, NEVADA
WHEREAS, _ the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is organized pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of
the Indian Reorganization Act (25 U.S.C. § 476) and is federally recognized by the
United States Government through the Secretary of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian
Affairs; and
WHEREAS, _ in accordance with the Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws, the Tribe is governed by the
Pyramid Laker Paiute Council (“Tribal Council’); and
WHEREAS, _ the Tribal Council created the Land and Resource Committee to administer the provisions
of the Constitution and By-Law governing Tribal lands; and
WHEREAS, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council adopted “An Ordinance Governing the
Management of Tribal Land Assignments” through Resolution No. PL 134-02, and after
having been posted for public comment, the Land and Resource Committee is
recommending that the Pyramid Lake Tribal Council adopt the revised Ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council hereby
approves and adopts the amended “An Ordinance Governing the Management of Tribal Land
Assignments”, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Pyramid Lake Tribal Chairman or his designee is hereby authorized
and directed to implement the Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption by the Tribal
Council. Any and all prior ordinances regulating Tribal land assignments on the Pyramid Lake Indian
Reservation are repealed as of the date that this Ordinance takes effect.
CERTIFICATION
It is hereby certified that the foregoing resolution of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council, governing
body of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, composed of ten members, of whom fen (10) constituting a
quorum were present at a meeting duly held on the 20" day of September 2024, was adopted by the
affirmative vote of seven (7) FOR and two (2) AGAINST, with zero (0) ABSTENTIONS; pursuant to the
authority contained in the Constitution and By-laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
Pruudalstourn
Brenda A. Henry, Tribal Couhcil Secretary,
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal cero
PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
PYRAMID LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION
NIXON, NEVADA
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING
THE MANAGEMENT OF
TRIBAL LAND ASSIGNMENTS
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
208 Capitol Hill | P.O. Box 256
Nixon, NV 89424
Ph. 775-574-1000 Fax 775-574-1008
Rev. July 2024
PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
PYRAMID LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION
NIXON, NEVADA
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF
TRIBAL LAND ASSIGNMENTS
Adopted by Tribal Council Resolution No. PL134-02
Amended by Tribal Council Resolution No. PL093-24
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Article I. STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
Section 1.01. Source of Authority
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Constitution and By-Laws is the governing document of the
PLPT approved January 15, 1936. Subject to limitations provided in federal statutes and
the U.S. Constitution, PLPT authority shall be construed in accordance with Section 16 of
the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984).
Section 1.02. Statement of Purpose
This Ordinance is intended to establish policy and procedures governing Pyramid Lake Tribal
land assignments and occupancy by individual Pyramid Lake Tribal members so as to conserve,
protect, and develop tribal lands and resources as to promote and safeguard the interest of the
Tribe.
Article Il. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 2.01. Definitions
In construing the provisions of this Ordinance, the following words or phrases shall have the
meaning designated unless this Ordinance expressly provides or the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
(a) Age of Majority shall mean eighteen (18) years of age.
(b) Assignee shall mean one to whom an assignment of Tribal land is made in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance.
(c) Assignment shall mean a formal right to use Tribal land subject to the provisions of this
Ordinance as now set forth or as it may be amended from time to time.
(d) Beneficial use shall mean the right to use and enjoy an assigned parcel of land. As used in
this Ordinance, any beneficial use is subject to both federal and Tribal laws governing the use of
Tribal lands.
(ec) Commercial use shall mean any activity entered into or carried out for the purpose of earning
a monetary profit other than activities that are incidental to the primary residential or other
similar personal use (e.g., home crafts or door to door type sales such as Avon, Amway, etc.),
where said use does not involve regular onsite retail sales and is incidental to the use of the site
for residential purposes.
(f) Dependent shall mean one's spouse, minor children, or a person who receives major support
from and who has resided with the applicant for a period of at least one year immediately
preceding the time period under consideration.
(g) Enrolled Member means any person who meets the membership criteria stated in the
Constitution of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and who has satisfied the procedural
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requirements for enrollment contained in the Enrollment Ordinance of the Pyramid Lake Paiute
Tribe.
(h) A guardian of a minor tribal member is vested by applicable law and/or Council action with
the authority to manage the legal affairs of an eligible enrolled Tribal minor to Tribal assets and
in accordance with any limitations set forth by the Council.
(i) Improvement shall mean any valuable addition made to a land assignment amounting to more
than mere repairs, replacement or waste intended to enhance its beauty, value, or utility, or to
adapt it for new or future purposes. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Ordinance, the
term “improvement" shall include any and all improvements to the land such as permanent
structures (buildings, house, garages, barns, sheds, landscaping, grading, roads, infrastructure,
fencing, etc.).
(j) Public nuisance shall mean anything that is injurious to health, indecent or offensive to the
senses, obstructs the free use of property, interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or
property, or unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any public
park, street or highway.
(k) Spouse shall mean husband or wife, within a marriage established under state law or Tribal
law.
(1) Tribe shall mean the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (or “PLPT”) organized under the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe approved January 15, 1936. Subject
to limitations provided in federal statutes and the U.S. Constitution, PLPT authority shall be
construed in accordance with Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (48
Stat. 984).
(m) A Tribal Council resolution reflects formal action taken to confirm any decision as a form of
policy, regulation, law, or final decision in Tribal matters.
(n) The Tribal Council minutes are formal records of each Tribal Council meeting.
(0) The Bureau of Indian Affairs (“BIA”) is a Federal Agency within the Department of Interior
that is responsible for overseeing tribal affairs for Indians in the United States. The responsible
BIA agency for the PLPT is the Western Nevada Agency (“WNA”) located in Carson City,
Nevada.
(p) Relevant documents and information are any information related to land that assists the
Tribe in making decisions on uses for land.
(1) In instances where additional information is required, it may be necessary to
research archival records at the WNA facilities, other BIA facilities, the National
Archives and Records Administration, State archives, and/or County archives. Any
information retrieved through a research facility can be used as part of any proceeding
contained in this Ordinance.
(2) Any County Assessor’s parcel map or County Recorder survey map may be
retrieved and provided as part of any information considered under the procedures
addressed in this Ordinance.
(3) The official records of the PLPT include but are not limited to Tribal Council
records, Tribal Council meeting minutes, official letters, administrative memorandums,
any Tribal Committee or Board of Directors meeting minutes, and any agreements
approved in compliance with applicable Tribal policies and regulations.
(4) Professional surveys and technical data may be used with any process or
provision contained in this Ordinance. A certified survey of a site may be
obtained at the assignee’s expense.
(5) GIS and GPS information plus any data collected can be used for any process or
provision contained in this Ordinance.
(6) Information, documents, or data from any other agency can be used and provided
as reference or justification for any process or provision contained in this Ordinance.
Article II. GENERAL ASSIGNMENT POLICY AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 3.01. Use Right
An assignment does not grant ownership to the land, but is an exclusive use right only. In
accordance with applicable law, the PLPT has exclusive authority and jurisdiction over all lands
within the exterior boundaries of the PLIR.
Section 3.02. Purpose of Assignment
Assignments granted pursuant to this Ordinance are granted for the specific purpose of providing
a home site and other similar uses as approved by the Tribal Council. Assignments shall be of a
size to accommodate the objective of the assignment. The established policy for residential
assignments shall be that, absent good cause, such assignments shall not exceed a maximum size
of one acre. Assignments may not be put to commercial use without express prior written
consent of the Tribal Council.
Section 3.03. Underground
All groundwater and minerals, such as sand, gravel and natural gas, are reserved to the PLPT
with the right to explore, lease, or dispose of the same in accordance with the Constitution of the
PLPT, regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior and other applicable law.
Section 3.04. Easements
The right to grant easements and rights-of-way over an assignment for public purposes is
reserved by the PLPT. Also reserved to the Tribe is the right to reasonable ingress and egress
over any assignment to other Tribal lands, which can be assigned to specific Tribal members. All
assignments shall provide pass through access for any Tribal departmental use, utility vendors,
emergency and law enforcement personnel.
Section 3.05. Applicable Laws
Any assignment shall be subject to all applicable laws and ordinances, including but not limited
to the Tribal Land Assignment Ordinance, the Tribe’s Land Use Plan and the Constitution of the
PLPT,
Section 3.06. Maintenance
Each assignment and improvements thereon shall be maintained in a neat manner and subject to
any sanitation regulations existing at the time the assignment is made and to any sanitation
regulations which may be enacted subsequently by the Tribal Council.
Section 3.07. Limitations
Assignments shall not be used for any unlawful purposes. Assignments shall not be used for any
other designations than what it is zoned for or stated on the original application or any
agreements or directives from the Tribal Council.
Section 3.08. Required Approvals
Assignments shall not be transferred, re-assigned or exchanged without the recommendation of
the L&RC and approval by the Tribal Council. The Tribal Council must approve the terms of
any lease or rental of a land assignment or its improvements.
Section 3.09. Improvements
Improvements that are part of the real property shall not be removed without the express written
approval of the Tribal Council.
Section 3.10. Nuisance
An assignment shall not be used in manner so as to create a public nuisance. Each assignee shall
not allow conditions to exist on the assignment that would endanger life or the property of any
assignee.
Article [V. ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSIGNMENTS
Section 4.01. Eligibility Criteria .
Except as otherwise set forth in this Ordinance, an applicant to be eligible for an assignment
must meet the following requirements at the time of submitting an application:
(a) Must be an eligible enrolled member of the PLPT.
(b) Only one person named as the applicant per application. There can be no substitution to serve
in place of an eligible applicant, including from a spouse, parent or immediate family or relative.
(c) Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of submitting an application.
(d) Must not have had a previous assignment canceled for cause within five years prior to the
date of submitting an application.
Section 4.02. Successors
(a) In the event that any person duly assigned a Tribal land assignment becomes unable to
manage or operate their assignment for any validated purposes, their heirs or other individuals
designated by the approved land assignment application, listed as successors, shall have
preference in the re-assignment of the land. A successor must meet the requirements and
follow the procedures stated in Article VII.
(b) In special circumstances, a Tribal member may be the recipient of multiple home sites
and/or assignments. This can occur due to a family member passing and leaving a will or legal
document with specific language that designates the person as acquiring the home or property.
The person listed will have to go through the application process to create a proper and
complete record.
Article V. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
Section 5.01. Tribal Land Office
The Tribal Land Office was established for the management of all lands within the exterior
boundary of the PLIR and to document and record all landholdings of the PLPT. Accordingly,
in the management of Tribal land assignments, the Tribal Land Office is the focal point for
matters that pertain to assignments. One of the tasks of the Tribal Land Manager is the oversight
and management of land assignment applications, including gathering all pertinent information
from the applicant, reviewing applications for clarity and completing a review of the
prospective selected site. The Tribal Land Manager shall assist with applicant questions and
concerns as they relate to moving the application forward for L&RC review. The Land Office
shall maintain digital recorded information on land availability or occupied status of viable
locations on the Reservation. The office shall maintain maps of utilities, access roads, land
status of lands within the Reservation, i.e. PLPT, fee property, Realty (rentals) for archival
purposes. The Tribal Land Office shall work cooperatively with outside agencies in addressing
mapping concerns, such as right-of-way inquiries, Law Enforcement and EMT/Fire Agencies,
etc.
Section 5.02. Land & Resource Committee (L&RC)
The L&RC shall consist of five Tribal members appointed by the Tribal Council. The L&RC is a
standing committee whose members have no term limits. The selected members will elect a
chairman, vice-chairman and a secretary.
(a) The L&RC shall receive all land assignment applications, verify land status, review all
documentation relating to each land assignment application, and based on its findings provide
its recommendation to the Tribal Council. Any such recommendation shall be for approval or
denial of any land assignment application that has been formally reviewed by the L&RC.
(b) The L&RC shall hear disputes relating to Tribal land assignments and develop
recommendations based on its review and hearings held by the L&RC, in an effort to resolve
disputes or disagreements, and based on its findings, provide its recommendations to the
Tribal Council.
(c)The L&RC shall be subject to all Policies and Procedures of the PLPT that are applicable
to committee members and shall be compensated only as and if provided for by the Tribal
Council in its budget.
Article VI. APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT
Section 6.01. Application Form
Land assignment applications are available in the Tribal Administration Office, Tribal Land
Office or online. These applications should be filled out in their entirety with sufficient
information to’ show the applicant meets the requirements for obtaining an assignment. A site
map must accompany each application, along with other pertinent documents to support the
application.
Section 6.02. Submission of Application
All completed land assignment applications shall be submitted to the Tribal Secretary’s Office,
which shall record then forward all submitted documents to the Tribal Land Office.
Section 6.03. Application Review, Posting and Protests
The Tribal Land Office shall perform a preliminary review of each application to determine if all
pertinent information and corresponding documents are included and to verify the applicant’s
eligibility. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant with instructions for
properly completing an application. Once the Tribal Land Office determines an application is
complete, the application shall be posted for 20 days. Any protests or other disagreements with
the posted application shall be made during this posting period by submitting to the Tribal Land
Office a written protest that states the documented reasoning for protesting. The protest
document must be notarized.
Section 6.04. L&RC Review
After review by the Tribal Land Office and the 20-day posting period, the application and any
protests shall be presented to the L&RC for final review and recommendation. The L&RC will
thoroughly review all applications, including all documents and the information contained
within, and any protests, then will make a recommendation to the Tribal Council to either
approve or deny the application.
Section 6.05. Tribal Council Action
The L&RC recommendation will be presented to the Tribal Council at the next regularly
scheduled meeting for final determination. The Tribal Council shall consider the
recommendation of the L&RC, allow any protesters to address the application, and shall request
additional information or take a formal vote to either approve or disapprove the application.
Section 6.06. Notice of Tribal Council Decision
If an application is denied by the Tribal Council, the Tribal Secretary will provide written notice
to the applicant. If an application is approved by the Tribal Council, the Tribal Secretary will
thereafter issue a letter of approval and a resolution showing the Tribal Council’s action of
approving the assignment. The decision of the Tribal Council is final. A copy of the assignment
with the Tribal Council resolution will be forwarded to the BIA Western Region for recording.
Section 6.07. Files
A permanent record on each individual assignee with a description of the assignment and a
corresponding resolution, including action regarding disposition of application thereof, shall be
kept on file in the Tribal Administration Office. Each file should have the assignment
information, corresponding data, Council resolution information, etc.
Article VII. TRANSFER OF ASSIGNMENTS
Section 7.01. Successor Assignees
(a) An assignment is not subject to an inheritance or an automatic transfer. However, an assignee
must designate one (1) or two (2) successors on the application to receive his/her assignment in
the event of a death or a relinquishment. Successors can be changed at any time by submitting a
written notarized notice with the Land Office. The successor shall be considered for reassignment provided he or she is eligible to hold an assignment and completes an application for
said assignment. To be eligible, a successor must meet all eligibility criteria including being an
enrolled PLPT member.
(b) The first listed successor will be afforded the first right of refusal in the reassignment
process, then the second listed successor will be considered. If the first successor designated by
an assignee to receive the assignment is not eligible or refuses the assignment then the second
successor will be afforded the opportunity to apply.
(c) With Tribal Council approval, land assignments may be held in guardian status for a minor
child who is an enrolled PLPT member. The legal guardian must be a PLPT member and must be
over 18 years of age. The assignment can be issued in the name of the guardian “in trust” for the
minor and shall terminate when the minor reaches the age of 18 years. At that time, the minor
may apply for the assignment in his/her own name. The Tribal Council may revoke this
guardianship of land assignment when the circumstances warrant.
(d) If the legal guardian is not a Tribal member, then with Tribal Council approval the land '
assignment may be held in “in trust” by the Tribe for the minor child, which shall terminate
when the minor reaches the age of 18 years. At that time, the minor may apply for the
assignment in his/her own name. The Tribal Council may revoke this guardianship of land
assignment when the circumstances warrant.
(e) In the event of the death of an assignee who has not designated a successor, preference in the
re-assignment of the land assignment shall be given to the surviving spouse or children of the
assignee, provided they are enrolled Tribal members and otherwise eligible to hold an
assignment under the requirements set forth in Article III, above. If only children are eligible
they may petition to request the guardianship status stated in subsection (c) or (d) above.
(f) An assignee may designate a successor in a will or other legal document, and any such
information shall be considered as part of the re-assignment process. The most recent legal
documentation shall supersede over a designation in an application pertaining to successors.
(g) The Tribal Land Manager will contact the successor of an assignee with notification within
60 days after learning of the death of an assignee. Once a successor has been notified they will
have 120 days to complete an application for the assignment.
Article VIII. RESIDENTIAL LEASE
Section 8.01. Section 184 Residential Lease
(a) A Residential Lease is a leasehold interest in land on which a home will be located. This
lease document is necessary to obtain a loan guarantee on Tribal trust lands as a requirement
of the HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program. The Section 184 Program
will not accept tribal land assignments so a conversion of an assignment to a Residential
Lease has to be recorded to show an enforceable right to occupy the land. A conversion of a
land assignment to a Residential Lease requires Tribal Council action, which will be
forwarded to the BIA for their approval, documentation and recorded so it can become part of
the BIA’s “Title Survey Report” (TSR). These documents can then be forwarded to the
financial mortgage lending agency.
(b) The process to obtain a Residential Lease will run through the L&RC similar to a land
assignment, with specific parameters set forth by BIA approved policies and forms. An
application for the Residential Lease will be reviewed by the L& RC, which will make a
recommendation to the Tribal Council, which will then approve or deny the application.
Article IX. IMPROVEMENTS ON ASSIGNMENT
Section 9.01. Improvements
Improvements affixed or annexed to the assignment shall be considered part of the real property
belonging with the land and shall remain on the assignment unless their removal is authorized by
the Tribal Council. Any improvement is deemed to be affixed to land when it is attached to it by
roots, as in the case of trees or shrubs; embedded in it, as in the case of pipelines, walls or fences;
permanently resting upon it, as in the case of houses or other buildings; or permanently attached
to what is thus permanent, as by means of cement, plaster, nails, bolts, and screws. The right of
the assignee to the use of such fixtures, whether or not placed on the assigned land by the
assignee, shall continue with the duration of the assignment. The term “improvement" shall
include permanent structures, such as buildings, house, garages, barns, sheds, landscaping,
grading, roads, infrastructure, etc.
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Section 9.02. Personal Property
If an assignment is relinquished or cancelled, or if the assignee is deceased and without qualified
heirs, any personal property of the assignee must be removed or otherwise disposed of within an
agreed upon term stated in a formal written notice by the Tribal Council, or if an agreement
cannot be reached then by a date established by the Tribal Council and stated in a formal written
notice to the assignee; otherwise said personal property transfers to the Tribe. The Tribal Council
shall have the authority, upon a showing of good cause, to extend the removal time for a
reasonable period to prevent undue hardship; and may, at its discretion, pay to the owner the
value of said personal property as determined by the Council.
Article X. LAND USE
Section 10.01. Land Use Restrictions
(a) Any land use designation established by land assignment applications, a grant of a land
assignment by the Tribal Council, proposed contracts or leases, or other such methodology
for Tribal lands must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, or policies. The specific
designated use determined by land use plans or zoning ordinance shall be considered when
land assignment applications are reviewed. Any such land use which produces income to an
individual or to the PLPT shall be considered an economic unit.
(b) Any stated designation of land use will be entered on the application and/or grant of a land
assignment, or in a prepared work or improvement plan approved by the Tribal Council. The
proposed use of the land cannot be modified from initial intent stated on the application or
work plan, unless approved by the Tribal Council.
Section 10.02. Agricultural
Agriculture land use shall be that which produces a vegetative crop for livestock or human
consumption. It shall also include ornamental horticulture, turf farming, and native plant
production. Any person who intends to apply for an agriculture land assignment must
conclusively demonstrate the ability to use necessary resources for land production at the
earliest growing season, and any application should not be used to speculate on future
productivity. Providing irrigation water to the site is of great importance and will depend on
acreage availability.
Section 10.03. Homesite/Residential
(a) Home site land use shall be that which supports a household. It shall include a land area
suitable for such household livelihood (i.e. yard, buildings, barns, etc.). Residential land use
shall be that which supports residential home sites for individual Tribal members plus
subdivisions as determined by the PLHA. Land assignments for a home site shall be no more
than one (1) acre.
(b) Sites in a subdivision shall not be considered or entertained for any business ventures that
may cause any unusual activity or out of normal use and determined unfit for the environment.
Any disruption to normal residential subdivision activity shall not be allowed. The homeowner
shall maintain their site with regular upkeep of the home and yard through quality control of
landscaping, maintaining clear access to the home and keeping an environmentally clean yard.
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Section 10.04. Commercial
Commercial land use shall be that which is destined to produce an income through business
ventures. It shall include industrial, mining, warehousing, retail, wholesale, or other revenue
producing operations. Any proposed business ventures should be considered for placement
in a designated commercial zone, of which a maximum size may be 3-5 acres based on the
type of business proposed.
Section 10.05. Business Plan
Each applicant for a land assignment that proposes a land use to produce an income must
provide with the land assignment application a business plan, proposed commercial
development description and if applicable a proposed contract or lease. All business plans shall
be approved by the Business Office prior to any application review by the L&RC. After L&RC
review and approval, the application will then proceed to the Pyramid Lake Tribal Council for
a final decision.
Section 10.06. Work Plan/Improvements
Each applicant for a land assignment that proposes an income producing land use must submit
with his/her application a Work Plan that describes in detail the improvements that will be
built/installed and when the proposed improvements will be built/installed in a time line format
(in 6 months increments for a two year period). Improvements not made on the assignment in
accordance with the Work Plan can result in cancellation of the assignment.
Article XI. RELINQUISHMENT, CANCELLATION, ABANDONMENT
Section 11.01. Relinquishment.
Any assignee may relinquish an assignment at any time by giving written notarized notice to the
L&RC. Upon relinquishment, the premises may be re-assigned to any eligible enrolled Tribal
member, with the existing listed successors given the right of first refusal.
Section 11.02. Abandonment.
(a) An assignment may be considered abandoned if the assignee has not occupied the
assignment for a period of at least two years (2) without the approval of the Tribal Council. The
burden of proof is with the assignee to establish valid occupancy of said assignment
(b) Assignments that have surpassed the 2-year improvement period and have had some
established care and occupancy, but have for whatever reason gone vacant beyond the 2-year
period with no valid upkeep or maintenance may be considered abandoned, which is a valid
reason for cancellation and/or re-assignment. The LR&C shall meet with the assignee who shall
be given the opportunity to present reasons for the lack of improvement or non-use.
Section 11.03. Cancellation.
(a) Each assignee shall comply with all terms of this Ordinance, as well as with the terms of any
agreements entered into respecting said assignment, including but not limited to agreements
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addressing housing and other land uses on said assignment. An assignee’s failure to comply with
these requirements shall subject the land assignment to cancellation by the Tribal Council.
(b) Absent prior written consent of the Tribal Council for good cause shown, if any Tribal
member holding a Tribal land assignment shall for a period of two (2) years fail to use the land
so assigned, such assignment may be cancelled by the Tribal Council.
(c) The L&RC shall hold a hearing to address whether to recommend the cancellation of any
land assignment. The L&RC will notify the assignee of the date and time for a hearing for
discussion on the possible cancellation of the assignment. The notice must be given at least 10
calendar days prior to the hearing. If the L&RC makes a recommendation to cancel a land
assignment, the L&RC shall forward the recommendation to the Tribal Council for its
consideration.
(d) A land assignment may be cancelled by the Tribal Council only after due notice to the
assignee and after providing the assignee an opportunity to be heard by the Tribal Council on the
reasons for the possible cancellation. The Tribal Secretary will notify the assignee of the date
and time for a hearing for discussion on the possible cancellation of the assignment. The notice
must be given at least 10 calendar days prior to the Tribal Council meeting.
(ce) The L&RC shall make a recommendation on future use of a cancelled land assignment,
including re-assigning the land in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Section 3 of the
Tribal Constitution and By-Laws and by the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 11.04. [legal Occupancy.
(a) Any individual that does not have documentation showing an exclusive right to occupy
Tribal land, such as a land assignment approval or lease, may not use or occupy the Tribal lands.
Occupancy of land without such documentation signifies squatting or unofficial occupancy, and
can be the basis for the Tribe to take action to have the person evicted from the property. No
person may establish residency on another person’s land assignment or other lands within the
boundaries of PLIR without the consent of the PLPT.
(b) The Tribal Council may take action to require the removal within a reasonable amount of
time of any individual from Tribal land that does not have a land assignment, lease or other valid
authorization to occupy the land,
Article XII. COMPLIANCE
Section 12.01. Complaints
(a) All complaints related to land assignment use or compliance with this Ordinance or the
requirements stated in any application or grant of a land assignment must be submitted in writing
to the Tribal Land Office or the Tribal Secretary. A valid complaint must contain an original
notarized signature . A Tribal response shall be provided in writing within thirty (30) days from
the date the Tribe receives the complaint to the person submitting the complaint.
(b) The Tribal Secretary shall submit each valid complaint to the Tribal Land Office, which will
forward the documents to the L&RC for review at its next available meeting. A copy of the
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complaint and Tribal response letter shall be provided to all parties involved in the complaint.
Complaints shall be treated consistently with the PLPT Constitution Article VII, Section 5.
Section 12.02. Finding of Non-Compliance
(a) The L&RC shall be responsible for findings of non-compliance. The L&RC shall assign a
L&RC member and/or the Land Office to investigate any such complaint. The person whose
land assignment is in question shall be informed of the manner in which the complaint is to be
investigated.
(b) The investigation shall be accomplished by physical observance of such land assignment in
question and by documenting all findings describing the manner in which findings were
discovered. The investigation may include research and information/documentation collection
for compilation, and an investigation report will be prepared and submitted to the L&RC. No
investigation shall be completed by verbal communication. The L&RC shall take action
accepting the investigation report.
(c) In the event that a finding of land assignment non-compliance exists, the person whose land
assignment is in question shall receive a notice of non-compliance, a copy of the investigation
report and the L&RC action taken.
Section 12.03. L&RC Hearing and Tribal Council Action
(a) The L&RC shall hold a hearing to address whether to recommend the cancellation of any
land assignment due to non-compliance. The L&RC will notify the assignee of the date and time
for a hearing for discussion on the possible cancellation of the assignment. The notice must be
given at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. If the L&RC makes a recommendation to
cancel a land assignment, the L&RC shall forward the recommendation to the Tribal Council for
its consideration.
(b) A land assignment may be cancelled by the Tribal Council only after due notice to the
assignee and after providing the assignee an opportunity to be heard by the Tribal Council on the
reasons for the possible cancellation. The Tribal Secretary will notify the assignee of the date
and time for a hearing for discussion on the possible cancellation of the assignment. The notice
must be given at least 10 calendar days prior to the Tribal Council meeting. The Tribal Council
shall review the information directly relating to the non-compliance. No additional information
may be considered after the hearing process has been completed by the L&RC. The Tribal
Council’s decision to cancel a land assignment shall be final and documented in the assignee’s
file.
Article XII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Dispute resolution shall involve only those disputes relating directly to the land assignment in
question, the application process, and information relating to such disputed land assignment.
Section 13.01. Filing Dispute
Disputes can be filed in writing, by submitting any disputed issue with the Tribal Secretary who
will forward the matter to the Land Office and L&RC. Any written dispute not containing an
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original notarized signature shall not be considered legitimate and will be disqualified. A dispute
may be filed in such cases where a land assignment is authorized; an approved land assignment
intrudes upon an existing land assignment; certain boundaries are presumed incorrect; the
application process is incomplete; information or documents are incorrect; or any such matter
that is deemed a valid dispute through this Ordinance.
Section 13.02. Receipt
The dispute shall be stamped received on the date that it is submitted to the Tribal Secretary. A
copy shall be provided to the disputing party or person upon receipt of dispute. A copy shall also
be provided to the individual whose land assignment is in dispute. The dispute shall be submitted
to the L&RC for determining the validity of the dispute in question.
Section 13.03. Notification
If L&RC determines the dispute is valid, the L&RC shall provide notice to each party involved
on the process for how the dispute will be resolved. The dispute shall be heard at a regular or
special L&RC meeting.
Section 13.04. Resolution
(a) All information, data, and/or documents relevant to the dispute shall be reviewed by the
L&RC while discussing in detail with each party or person involved the significant points and
facts relevant to the land assignment. The parties involved shall seek to determine based on the
information, data and/or documents a reasonable solution to the disputed issue. Through this
session, the L&RC shall determine the outcome best suited to satisfy both parties involved in the
dispute. A letter describing in detail the L&RC determination shall be issued to each party
involved. A copy shall be provided to the Tribal Secretary to be maintained on file.
(b) Should the dispute remain unresolved after the L&RC dispute resolution session, the L&RC
shall make a recommendation of the best suited resolution for the dispute. The L&RC
recommendation shall be forwarded to the Tribal Council. The L&RC recommendation shall be
copied to each party involved in the land assignment dispute.
Section 13.05. Final Review and Decision
The Tribal Secretary will notify the parties involved of the date and time of the Tribal Council
meeting for discussion on the dispute. The notice must be given at least 10 calendar days prior
to the Tribal Council meeting. No additional information will be allowed as part of the final
review by the Tribal Council. The Tribal Council shall decide, by a motion and vote, the final
dispute resolution based on the information submitted along with the recommendation of the
L&RC. The Tribal Council decision shall be final.
Article XIV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 14.01. Documents
Any document submitted as part of any land assignment proceeding contained in this Ordinance
will be utilized as necessary to determine an outcome to any such land assignment proceeding.
Any document that is forged, improperly obtained, or used in any improper manner with any
process contained in this Ordinance can be used in administrative, quasi-judicial or judicial
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proceedings to remedy relief where harm has been demonstrated against a party unsuspecting of
such harm.
Section 14.02. Public Access to Land Assignment Information
Documentation on any land assignment that has been officially approved by the PLPT shall be
made accessible to Tribal members. Any Tribal member interested in receiving any information
related to any Tribal land assignment may submit a written request to the PLPT Secretary. A
copy of allowable requested information shall be provided to the party who requests the
information. Any information provided under this section shall only be used for any
informational purposes by the provisions contained in this Ordinance.
Section 14.03. Severability
(a) If any provision or provisions of this Ordinance are held invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, this Ordinance shall continue in effect as if the invalid provision were not a part
hereof.
(b) If any provision of this Ordinance is inconsistent with any provision of the Tribal
Constitution and Tribal By-Laws, the terms of the Constitution and By-Laws shall control.
Section 14.04. Effective Date of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall take effect upon the approval by resolution of the Pyramid Lake Tribal
Council. Any and all prior ordinances regulating Tribal land assignments on the Pyramid Lake
Indian Reservation are repealed as of the date that this Ordinance takes effect.
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Land Assignment Application Aug. 26, 2024
st eS PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE
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Application for Land Assignment
TRIBAL MEMBER INFORMATION
Name:
Last First Middle Suffix
Address:
Physical Mailing
Telephone:
Home Work Cell/Message
Email:
Tribe/Enroll No.:
Type of land assignment: LJ Home site 1 Agriculture J Commercial (Business)
I hereby apply for an assignment of tribal land for the use of myself and my family. A legal
description is provided:
A map is attached for further description. OJ
REPRESENTATIONS & AGREEMENTS
1. I hereby state that I am an eligible enrolled member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
(Verification on Page 3).
2. My family household consists of the following persons:
NAME | RELATION AGE TRIBE
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3.
4.
I have never had a land assignment: L1 Yes LINo
If yes, please describe (PL Resolution No., date, location, description, etc.):
I will keep all improvements made on the land in good repair, make improvements
according to my plan as submitted.
I will not use or consent to the use on the land for any unlawful purpose and will not
lease or rent the land to anyone, or let any other person use the land without written
approval of the Tribal Council, except in case of temporary incapacity, due to illness or
accident and then only for a period not to exceed one year. | agree that any use of the land
different than what is stated in this application shall be approved by the Tribal Council in
advance.
SUCCESSOR
Both successors must be eligible enrolled members of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
In the event of my death, I hereby designate: #1
to receive the land that may be assigned to me, together with all the improvements made
thereon, or if they are unable or ineligible to receive the assignment, I then designate:
#2 all in accordance with the Pyramid Lake Paiute
Tribal Constitution, By Laws, Regulations and Ordinances and with written notification
to the Land & Resource Committee. The foregoing designations made can be changed at
any time by me with written notification of such change forwarded to the Pyramid Lake
Paiute Tribe.
AGREEMENTS & UNDERSTANDING
2. IUNDERSTAND and AGREE that if any of the foregoing statements are not true or
if I fail to carry out the agreements or conditions and land use plan contained in the
application or with the approval of said assignment, that the assignment shall be
subject to revocation by the Pyramid Lake Tribal Council.
Application submitted on this day of , 20
APPLICANT — Print APPLICANT - Signature
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VERIFICATION OF TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
APPLICANT VERIFICATION
PLPT Member: Yes L] No UJ Enrollment # Date Verified:
SUCCESSOR #1 VERIFICATION
PLPT Member: Yes LJ No OU) Enrollment # Date Verified:
SUCCESSOR #2 VERIFICATION
PLPT Member: Yes L] No U Enrollment # Date Verified:
Enrollment Officer — Print Enrollment Officer — Signature
LAND ASSIGNMENT FOR:
Application approved by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council
Resolution No:
Tribal Chairman Signature:
Aug. 26, 2024
Date
Print:
Date:
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Initial | Disclaimer
I was informed by the Land & Resource Committee (L&RC) that the Tribe is not
responsible for connecting any portion of my land assignment to the public water
system. I am fully aware that connecting water to my property is my financial
responsibility when/if I am granted a land assignment.
I was informed by the (L&RC) that the Tribe is not responsible for connecting any
portion of my land assignment to an electric source. I am fully aware that connecting
electricity to my property is my financial responsibility when/if I am granted a land
assignment.
I was informed by the (L&RC) that if public utilities such as water and electricity run
through my property that others will be allowed to access such utilities if access to
such public utilities requires hooking up to the main line on my property.
I was informed by the (L&RC) that the Tribe is not responsible for constructing or
hooking up a sewer system on my property. I have been advised that Indian Health
Services may be able to assist me at no cost if I choose to contact them for assistance.
I was informed by the (L&RC) that Tribal Land is considered open range land on the
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation. Cattle and other livestock have free range of
our lands unless a proper fence and gate are built to keep them out. Building a fence
around my land assignment to keep livestock out is my financial responsibility
if/when given a land assignment.
I understand that per the Tribal Land Assignment Ordinance that if I do not show signs
of land use/improvements within a 2-year period the land may be revoked and/or reassigned to other Tribal members.
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Land Assignment Disclaimer
Stewardship of any Tribal Lands is all our responsibility. When assigned a piece of Tribal Land
members must understand it is not only a moral obligation to care for such land but a financial
obligation to follow through with the plans that are presented on your land assignment
application. By signing this disclaimer as part of your land assignment application the applicant
is stating that they are fully aware of this personal obligation.
The applicant and his/her designated successor hold harmless the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in
addressing the financial obligations the new land assignment will incur when developed.
APPLICANT — Print APPLICANT — Signature Date
Tribal Land Manager- Print Tribal Land Manager— Signature Date
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LAND USE PLAN
All applicants submitting a land assignment application shall submit in writing a land use plan
preferably in a timeline format. If for some reason the plan is not adhered to in the time stated in
the plan, the applicant may agree to discuss changes in the plan if asked to do so or request an
extension to the plan with agreement of the Land & Resource Committee.
e Land assignment for a homesite- can be up to 1 acre.
e Commercial (Business) assignment- 3 to 5 acres max depending on type of business. Must first
obtain a business license through the Business Office.
e Agricultural site — 10 to 15 acres with specific plans on how the property will be irrigated. Public
water systems are not allowed for irrigation and may have limits to well capacity.
Land use plan stated below (use a separate sheet if necessary):
In the first 24 months I will have the following completed on my land Assignment:
My plan for water: Community Water System Well Other
I will implement this plan by doing the following:
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My plan for sewer: Community Sewer System
I will implement this plan by doing the following:
Aug. 26, 2024
Septic Other
My plan for Electric: NV Energy
Solar Other
I will implement this plan by doing the following:
I am requesting an Agricultural Site
I plan to irrigate by: Tribal Irrigation System
Explain:
Other
I will need to develop access roads to my assignment:
I will implement this plan by doing the following:
APPLICANT — Print APPLICANT — Signature Date
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Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Department Comments and Recommendations
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have this form completed and submitted with your
application. Failure to do so will result in your application being incomplete and no action will
be taken on the application.
Land & Resource Committee Conflict No Conflict
Comments/Recommendations:
Signature: Date:
L&RC Chairman
Pyramid Lake Housing Authority Conflict No Conflict
Comments/Recommendations:
Signature: Date:
PLHA Director
Pyramid Lake Public Utilities Department _ Conflict No Conflict
Comments/Recommendations:
Signature: Date:
PUD Board Chairman
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Pyramid Lake Natural Resource Department
Comments/Recommendations:
Aug. 26, 2024
Conflict No Conflict
Signature:
Date:
Natural Resources Director
Pyramid Lake Roads Department
Comments/Recommendations:
Conflict No Conflict
Signature:
Date:
Roads Manager
Pyramid Lake THPO Office
Comments/Recommendations:
Conflict No Conflict
Signature:
Date:
THPO Officer
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Pyramid Lake Cattlemen’s Association
Comments/Recommendations:
Aug. 26, 2024
Conflict No Conflict
Signature:
Date:
Association President
Pyramid Lake Business Office
Comments/Recommendations:
Conflict No Conflict
Signature:
Date:
Business Officer
APPLICANT — Print
APPLICANT - Signature Date
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INSTRUCTIONS
. The application for land assignment shall be signed by the applicant and the witnesses.
. Verification of your tribal enrollment and of the successors is required. Page 3.
. All applications submitted must contain a Land Use Plan.
. File your application with the Tribal Secretary with attached map and description of
desiréd plot of land. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant and delay
the process.
._ The application shall be posted at three (3) conspicuous locations on the Pyramid Lake
Reservation for not less than twenty (20) days. The designated posting places are as
follows:
The Tribal Administration Building/Lobby — Nixon
US Post Office — Nixon
US Post Office — Wadsworth
Tribal Ranger Station — Sutcliffe
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. Any member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe wishing to oppose the granting of the
assignment shall present in writing their opposition and deliver to the Tribal Secretary
within the said posting period.
. After the required posting period, the application will be reviewed at the next regularly
scheduled Land & Resource Committee meeting.
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