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:
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Feasibility and Business Concept
Developing a Business Plan
Financing and Bookkeeping
Legal Requirements
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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).
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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.
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Tribal Court Recruiting
Spokespeople
CTSI
Jobs
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CTSI Employment Job Line
541-444-8296
1 «800-922-1399, ext. 296
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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,
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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
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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
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