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net revenues survey Distribution of Net Revenues Request for Recommendations The Siletz Tribe established its gaming enterprise and operates Chinook Winds Casino to generate revenues to provide services to tribal members and their families, to fund tribal government operations, and for other purposes specified by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). On July 16,1995, the Tribal Council by Resolution No. 95-238 set forth the following levels of distribution to these categories: Distribution of Net Revenues Tribal Member Recommendations The Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz solicits recommendations from tribal members on the specific projects and program areas within the following broad categories should receive funding from the gaming enterprise net revenues. Please take a moment to share your comments and recommendations with us. Government Operations Fiscal Year Net Revenues Category Govt. Operations General Welfare Economic Dev. Investments Charitable Purposes 2002+ 20% 20% 20% 20% 25% 25% 25% 40% 20% 20% 20% 15% 30% 30% 30% 20% 5% 5% 5% 5% 20% 45% 15% 15% 5% General Welfare Government operations refers to functions of the Siletz Tribe as a sovereign nation, which differs from programs and services conducted by a social service agency or organization. Tribal government operations refers to functions unique to the tribe as a government entity, i.e., Tribal Council, Tribal Court, law enforcement, aboriginal tribal rights, preservation of Economic Development '• cultural resources, tribal government administrative functions. General welfare refers to human or community services, i.e., health, welfare assistance to elderly, services to children, disabled, education, housing assistance, legal services, employment assistance and training, etc. Economic development refers to programs and । activities that promote the tribe’s economy, including business Investments enterprises, i.e., lumber mill, fish processing, retail shops, hotels, restaurants, etc. I Investments refers to revenues used for land acquisition; investments in stocks, bonds, real estate; etc. Charitable purposes refers to donations to charitable organizations, i.e., churches, Chambers of Commerce, Red Cross, etc. Each year, the ad hoc Revenue Sharing Committee holds Charitable Purposes meetings in the four area offices to seek comment from tribal members regarding specific projects and activities within these categories that should receive funding. These meetings were held in February and early March. We have provided this form for your use in providing us with your thoughts and comments. 13
