TRIBAL NEWS
Tribal Council Passes Housing Ordinances
On June 17, 2000, the Siletz Tribal
Council adopted the following ordinances by
Tribal Council resolution. The Siletz Tribal
Council and the Siletz Indian Housing
Authority Board of Commissioners reviewed
these ordinances during the past year and
the Tribal Council read them on
April 28, 2000:
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Tribal Housing Ordinance
Siletz Tribal Housing Authority
Ordinance
Siletz Tribal Housing Authority By-Laws
Mortgage of Trust or Restricted Land
Ordinance
These ordinances and by-laws replace
the Siletz Indian Housing Authority
ordinance adopted on May 18, 1985, and
the development of these documents is the
result of the SIHA Board of Commissioners
and Tribal Council ensuring compliance with
the Native American Housing and Self-
Determination Act, which was enacted
in 1996.
The Tribal Housing Ordinance shall
apply to any and all arrangements, formal
or informal, written or agreed to orally or by
the practice of the parties, in selling, buying,
renting, leasing, occupying, or using any and
all housing, dwellings, or accommodations
for human occupation and residence subject
to the jurisdiction of the Siletz Tribe pursuant
to the Native American Housing and Self-
Enrollment, con’t from page 1
at which you receive Siletz News is the
address the Enrollment Department has for
you. If you’re not getting Siletz News, you
should contact this department as soon as
possible to check on your address.
If you have turned 18 recently and want
your per capita distribution from last year,
contact me. I will need a copy of your Social
Security card and an updated address.
Please be aware that distributions are only
done once each quarter, so please contact
me as soon as you turn 18.
A special election is coming up (see
page 1) and if you want to vote, you must
be registered. If you’re not registered or
you’re not sure, contact me.
Do you know who your designated
beneficiary is for the Death Benefit Program?
If you don’t, or if you are over 18 and don’t
remember completing your own death
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Determination Act (NAHASDA). It also shall
apply to any and all mortgages, leasehold
mortgages, and agreements to secure an
interest in a building that is subject to the
jurisdiction of the Siletz Tribe.
The Siletz Indian Housing Authority
Ordinance establishes a “tribally designated
housing entity” known as the Siletz Indian
Housing Authority and enacts this ordinance
that establishes the purposes, powers, and
duties of the authority and the Tribal Council
in relation to the administration of
housing activities.
The Siletz Tribal Housing Authority By-
Laws include the annual election of Siletz
Indian Housing Authority vice chairman and
secretary and describes the authority, duty
of the officers, and meetings.
The Mortgage of Trust or Restricted
Land Ordinance assists certain Native
American borrowers in obtaining mortgage
financing for the purchase of one to four
family residences on certain trust land or
restricted land within the jurisdiction of the
tribe, by prescribing procedures relating to
recordation, foreclosure, and evictions in
connection with mortgages given to secure
loans made by mortgagees.
If anyone is interested in receiving the
ordinances stated above or has any
questions, please contact Kelley Ellis or
Marsha Manning at 1-800-922-1399 or
e-mail tribalcouncil ©ctsi.nsn.us to request
a copy.
benefit designation form, it’s time to update.
If you are unsure, please call me. It only
takes a few minutes and will save a lot of
time and stress for your family.
It’s sometimes uncomfortable to think
about death, but a little planning can save a
lot of frustration later. Bateman Funeral
Homes has offered to meet with tribal
members for funeral pre-planning. This
simply means that you decide ahead of time
what you want for your funeral, and they will
see that your wishes are honored.
If you are interested, contact me. When
a family member passes, I can also serve
as a liaison between you and the funeral
home. Sometimes, it’s beneficial to have a
third party involved in times of grief.
My office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. I can be reached at
1-800-922-1399, ext. 258, or at
541-444-8258.
SIHA Position
Announcement
POSITION: Project Manager
SALARY: $31,530-$39,665
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
HOURS: Full-time, with occasional evening
and weekend work required
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with working knowledge
of construction industry and four years
experience with preparing bid specifications,
making cost estimates, and inspecting job
sites, or high school diploma/GED with 10
years related experience. Oregon driver’s
license. Experience with standard office
computer software applications, including
word processors, spreadsheets, and
databases. Ability to communicate
effectively with contractors, architects,
engineers, suppliers, clients, and staff.
Experience with implementing regulations
and policies. Knowledge of safety practices
applicable to construction sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
% Priority shall be inspection of current
development project. Must become
familiar with plans and specifications as
they apply to project and report to
appropriate departments as needed.
Shall attend regularly scheduled
construction meetings and provide input
for conformity to accepted requirements
and standards. Shall keep a daily diary
of construction activity; become familiar
with construction schedule, and
coordinate for timely completion
of project.
Priority on current development project
shall be conducting required wage
interviews, collecting wage reports, and
verifying contractor payroll reports
needed to document compliance with
Davis-Bacon requirements and
Department of Labor.
Priority on current development project
shall be serving as liaison between the
Housing Authority, tribal building
department, contractors, and architect/
engineering firms.
% Do outreach to Indian-owned
contractors and subcontractors and
prepare directory of such businesses.
Act as liaison between Indian-owned
businesses and non-lndian general
contractors with goal of involving Indian-
owned businesses in as many
contracts as possible.
(See SIHA on page 15)