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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS USDA Distribution Dates Siletz Warehouse ONABEN Need Help With Starting Your Own Business? ONABEN - A Native American Business Network is coming to Siletz to hold its Business Planning Series. ONABEN presents “You and Your Business Idea’’ and “Starting A Successful Business.” Participants will receive professional assistance with: 7 Y y 7 Feasibility and Business Concept Developing a Business Plan Financing and Bookkeeping Legal Requirements ■ Classes will be held in Siletz at the tribal administration building. Classes start March 6 and will be held every Thursday through May (subject to change). ■ Salem Warehouse Monday, March 3 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, March 24 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, March 7 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ■ Tribal Court Recruiting Spokespeople CTSI Jobs ■ . CTSI Employment Job Line 541-444-8296 1 «800-922-1399, ext. 296 ' - a Visit our Web site at http://ctsi.nsn.us The tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, , .... , Call now to register for these classes! For more information about ONABEN services and to register, contact Lisa Norton at 541-444-8255 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 255; or Kristi Bums at ONABEN, 1-800-854-8289. Position Open at Indian Country Coalition Against Domestic Violence Executive Director: Experience working with non-profit board of directors, experience working in domestic violence and sexual assault area, budget development, and asset management. Prepare and present annual reports, maintain effective and positive relations with tribal nations and tribal individuals, and experience working with tribal nations and tribal individuals. Salary: $42,000-$50,000 DOQ. Letter of interest, application, and résumé will be accepted until 4 p.m. on March 7, 2003. Call 541-966-2895 for an application. Smokehouse for ed in December 2002. If you are interested in jtz Tribal Smokehouse as an independent busine c development coordinate! I I Siletz Tribal Court is looking for devoted people to serve as client representatives. The grant project coordinator is putting together a spokesperson program to represent clients with civil matters. If you or someone you know meets the following admission criteria and would be interested in serving as a volunteer representative for Tribal Court clients, please contact us. Taken from "Tribal Court Rules and Procedures,” section: 3: 21b. Note: There have been small alterations to the section. Admission The Siletz Tribal Court chief judge will certify spokespersons. Client’s fees will be agreed upon with appointed counsel. Appointed counsel may be an attorney or other spokesperson who is a member of the Siletz Tribal Bar. Spokespersons will be required to pay annual fees unless waived. A one-time exam and oath will be taken by the spokesperson. Persons already admitted to the Tribal Court Bar may not be required to complete such admission. 1. The following classes of persons are eligible for admission to the Tribal Bar if otherwise qualified: a. An enrolled member of the Siletz Tribe b. Other Indian resident domiciled on the Siletz reservation c. A licensed member of any other tribal or state bar association 2. To be admitted to the Siletz Tribal Bar, a person must: a. Be at time of admission and continue to be of good moral character b. Pass a Tribal Bar exam c. Sign and take a spokesperson’s oath d. Be approved by the court and pay the Tribal Court Bar admission fee 3. Procedure for applying to become a Tribal Court spokesperson: a. Applications are available through Tribal Court grant project coordinator or at the Siletz Tribe’s Tribal Court office b. Once certified, a copy of the spokesperson manual and ordinance will be provided c. Notification of training dates to be arranged 4. Admission Test: a. Requires an appointment with Tribal Court for the open-book test b. Will include but is not limited to: demonstration of knowledge of Siletz Constitution, ordinances, and codes; Siletz Tribal policies; and court rules and procedures c. Completed test is reviewed and passing is determined by the chief judge Call 541-444-8252 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 252, or by mail: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon . Attn: Tribal Court Project Coordinator P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 March 2003 □ Siletz News □ 7
