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NOTICES
Housing Department Grievance/Complaint Process
Approved by Tribal Council on March 16, 2002
Right To A Hearing. Upon filing of a written request as provided herein, a
complainant shall be entitled to an opportunity for hearing.
2) Definitions
a) “Complainant” means any tenant or participant in a HUD-assisted or
NAHASDA-assisted housing project operated by the Housing Department
of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon (CTSI), formerly
Siletz Indian Housing Authority (SIHA), whose rights, duties, welfare,
or status are adversely affected by CTSI action or failure to act and who
files a grievance or complaint with respect to such action. (“Complainant”
may hereinafter be referred to as “you.”)
b) “Grievance” or “complaint” means any dispute with respect to CTSI
Housing Department action or failure to act pursuant to a lease or Mutual
Help and occupancy agreement or CTSI Housing Department regulations,
policies, or procedures which affects the rights, duties, welfare, or status
of the complainant.
3) Exclusions. Grievances or complaints based upon the following are excluded
from the grievance procedure:
a) Any termination based upon activity that threatens the health or safety
of, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Indian housing development by,
other residents or employees of the owner or manager of the housing; or
b) Any termination based upon criminal activity (including drug-related
activity) on or off the premises of the Indian housing development.
c) For grievances or complaints based on above-excluded matters, there is a
15-day appeal time to Siletz Tribal Court if a party wishes to challenge
the action of the Housing Department.
1)
Informal Dispute Resolution: If you disagree with a Housing decision or
action, please do not hesitate to call the Housing staff member whose decision or
action concerns you. Perhaps your matter can be resolved informally or the decision
or action can be explained to your satisfaction. While informal resolution is
encouraged, it does not affect the time limits to formally complain, grieve, and
appeal. Administrative remedies must be exhausted and you cannot skip a step in
the formal process.
Formal Dispute Resolution
First Step: Review by Housing Director. If you disagree with a decision or
action of the Housing Department, you have the right to file a complaint, grievance,
or request for review with the Housing Director within 30 days from the date of
the department’s decision or action complained of. The Housing Director will
review your case and respond in writing within 30 days.
No particular form is required to do this as long as the complaint or grievance: ( 1 )
is in writing and is signed by the party or his or her spokesperson or attorney; and (2)
is actually and timely delivered to the Housing Department. If you want additional
information or documentation considered, please deliver them with your appeal.
Second Step: Review by Housing Committee. If the Housing Director denies
your complaint or grievance or appeal (or if the initial decision was signed by the
Housing Director), you have the right to appeal to the Siletz Tribal Housing
Committee in writing within 30 days from the dale of the Housing Director’s
decision. The decision of the Housing Committee shall be the final administrative
decision of the tribe.
No particular form is required to do this as long as the complaint or grievance:
( 1 ) is in writing and is signed by the party or his or her spokesperson or attorney;
and (2) is actually and timely delivered to the Housing Department. If you want
additional information or documentation considered, please deliver them with
your appeal or bring them to the hearing. If you appeal to the Housing Committee,
it is your responsibility to find out when the next Housing Committee meets and
to attend if you wish to testify.
If the Housing Director’s decision primarily concerns a fbr-profit tribal
business available to the general public (for example, the 8-plex apartments),
then the General Manager shall conduct this second step review.
Third Step: 1 ribal Court. If the Housing Committee denies your appeal,
you have the right to appeal to Siletz Tribal Court within 30 days from the date of
the response from the Siletz Tribal Housing Committee.
Ordinarily, you will not be able to present additional evidence to the Tribal
Court and one requesting Tribal Court review has the burden of showing that
based on the administrative record previously developed, the final administrative
decision of the tribe is erroneous as a matter of law.
If feasible, complainant may choose to have the Housing Committee review
without disclosure of complainant’s name.
Tips for a Well-Done Grill
Most likely, your grill has been in
hibernation for the winter. Now’s the
time to wake it up, give it a shake, and
show it the light of day.
You know to tune up your bike and
your car periodically, but did you know
you also should tune up your grill? It
doesn’t take long, it’s not hard, and your
grilling season will be more successful
just by taking a couple of extra steps
before cooking.
$ Remove the grates and soak them
in warm, soapy water. Then scrub
them with a wire brush. When
they’re clean and dry, coat the
grates with cooking oil or spray.
(This will make later cleanups
easier.) Set them aside.
$ If it’s a charcoal grill, brush out the
inside of the grill. If it’s a gas grill,
clear any ash away from the burner.
$ Using your wire brush and a little
soapy water, gently scrub the inside
of the grill.
& Reassemble and let air dry.
$ The first time you use the grill
after cleaning, allow for a little
extra heating time to burn away
any residue.
Now you’re ready to get cooking.
Here are some tips to help you along:
When you’ve lit the grill (if using
charcoal), wait until your coals
have an ashy surface. This means
any additives have burned off and
your coals are hot enough.
W Knowing when to flip over food is
the key to a great grilled meal.
Turning too often will slow the
cooking process and you may end
up with food that is dry or tough.
Turn only when necessary.
Wl Whether to cook with the grill lid up
or down depends on personal taste,
but if you choose “down,” pay close
attention - flare-ups happen much
quicker than when the grill is open.
W Knowing when grilled meats are
done takes practice. If you’re just
starting off, make a little cut in the
middle to take a look. Another
option is a meat thermometer.
(For beef, rare is 115-120 degrees F,
medium rare is 125-135, and
medium is 135-140.)
Grill safely. To help prevent
mishaps, dangers and disasters:
— Don’t use lighter fluid on self­
starting coals. And never apply it
to hot coals - self-starting or not.
— Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Read the instructions so you’ll
know how to use it - just in case.
— Make sure the coals are out
completely. Either douse them with
water or keep an eye on them until
they’ve burned themselves out.
Source: http://www.coolsavings.com/
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