Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
August 3, 2016
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Proclamation of the Twenty-Seventh Tribal Council
The following is Tribal
C o u n c i l R e s o l u t i o n N o.
12,195, adopted as the guid-
ing principals of the Twenty-
Seventh Tribal Council of the
Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs
Whereas the people of
the Confederated Tribes of
the Warm Springs Indian Res-
ervation hold ultimate sov-
ereignty over themselves, the
Warm Springs Reservation,
and traditional use places
wherever located; and,
Whereas the Tribal Con-
stitution adopted by the
people established an 11-
member Tribal Council to
govern the Tribe, and del-
egates to the Tribal Council
certain enumerated powers
of the people; and,
Whereas it is the duty of
the Tribal Council to govern
for the tribal people’s ben-
efit the lands and resources
on and off-reservation; and,
Whereas the people of
the Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs maintain their
inherent and inalienable right
to self-determination, self-
government and permanent
sovereignty over their lands,
territories and resources; and,
Whereas the people have
expressed the desire to con-
tinue the preservation, pro-
tection and enhancement of
their culture, languages, tra-
ditions, beliefs and values,
and stewardship practices of
lands, territories and re-
sources; and,
Whereas the people have
expressed the need for
greater opportunity through
development of revenue-
generating economic initia-
tives and the creation of jobs
and modernization of the
reservation’s technology and
infrastructure; and,
Whereas the people have
expressed the need for more
effective educational institu-
tions, programs, and policies
that ensure access of tribal
students to education about
tribal government, culture
and languages and support
for higher education and vo-
cational training; and,
Whereas the people have
expressed the need for the
tribal government to pro-
vide better support for its
members
through
healthcare, housing, elimina-
tion of substance abuse, sup-
port of families and im-
proved community safety;
and,
Whereas the people have
the need and have expressed
the desire to be served by a
more efficient, effective and
accountable leadership and
government that takes timely
action, communicates both
internally and externally, re-
views and reports on its per-
formance, sets long-term di-
rection and strategies, and re-
duces bureaucracy; and,
Whereas the Tribal
Council and the people under-
stand that all listed priorities are
important, and that the tribal gov-
ernment will maximize opportu-
nities for benefits when they arise;
and,
The Tribal Council shall ensure
implementation of language and
cultural curriculum in schools that
serve tribal students in both
Jefferson and Wasco County
school districts.
Whereas the Twenty-Seventh
Tribal Council recognizes and
supports the people’s desire for
improvements in the areas de-
scribed and is committed to pro-
vide the leadership required to ac-
complish these goals; and,
The Tribal Council shall ensure
that a review of the Treaty and
state/federal laws related to edu-
cation is conducted to ensure
compliance and incorporate this
information into any program de-
velopment, re-organization ef-
forts or agreements with educa-
tional institutions and governing
bodies that serve tribal students.
Whereas the Twenty-Seventh
Tribal Council also recognizes that
in order to grow our economy,
our government and enterprises
must provide business opportu-
nities that will build the skills and
capacity of tribal membership to
contribute to the long term
sustainability of employment and
business growth; and,
Whereas the Twenty-Seventh
Tribal Council pledges to work
with the community, families, and
employees to advance the follow-
ing priorities for the greater good
of the people with the help and
input of the community; now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the Twenty-
Seventh Tribal Council of the
Confederated Tribes of the
Warm Springs Reservation of
Oregon, pursuant to the Tribal
Constitution and By-Laws of the
Confederated Tribes of the
Warm Springs Reservation of
Oregon, Article V, Section 1, com-
mit and agree to prioritize the use
of tribal resources as follows:
1. Budget and Revenue
The Tribal Council shall annu-
ally develop, review and approve
a balanced Tribal budget for each
fiscal year in order to promote
and maintain the financial
sustainability and integrity of the
Tribe.
The Tribal Council shall de-
velop a 5-year economic devel-
opment plan to replenish and re-
build the Tribe’s revenue reserve,
per capita, and senior reserve
funds to sustainable levels over
time.
The Tribal Council shall insti-
tute a Tribal nonprofit and effec-
tive grant administration system
(income, procurement, contract
support, compliance and results)
as the means to leverage addi-
tional funds in the areas of edu-
cation, culture, youth, elders and
infrastructure improvements.
2. Education
The Tribal Council shall de-
velop, review and approve a plan
to restructure and build the Tribe’s
education program in order to
meet the educational goals and
needs of its members including
traditional, non-traditional stu-
dents and those wishing to pur-
sue vocational opportunities.
The plan shall include expand-
ing Tribal higher education schol-
arships, improved vocational
training and workforce develop-
ment programs, and the develop-
ment of internships, fellowships,
apprenticeships, youth employ-
ment and career development.
3. Enterprise accountability
The Tribal Council shall require
that each Tribal enterprise develop
a one-, five-, and ten-year plan
and pro forma and have an an-
nual business plan for its opera-
tion.
The Tribal Council shall require
that each Tribal enterprise report
quarterly on performance and
profitability to the Council and at
least semi-annually to the mem-
bership of the Tribe.
The Tribal Council will ensure
that a uniform reporting process
for annual reports is developed
and communicated to tribal en-
terprises in order to ensure con-
sistent reporting.
4. Health care
The Tribal Council shall de-
velop, review and approve a plan
to improve health care service
delivery, funding and perfor-
mance subject to annual review
and evaluation by the Tribal Coun-
cil.
The Tribal Council shall ensure
that the Tribe recovers all billable
costs for health care services pro-
vided.
5. Protection of assets
The Tribal Council affirms that
the 1855 Treaty is the founding
document that establishes the gov-
ernment-to-government relation-
ship between the Tribe and the
United States government and
outlines the Federal trust obliga-
tions.
The Tribal Council shall work
to preserve, enhance and utilize
the Tribe’s natural, cultural and
sacred Treaty resources and sov-
ereign rights consistent with the
United States trust obligations.
The Tribal Council shall de-
velop a plan and strategy to en-
sure that the Tribe is protecting
its interests in the U.S. v Oregon
Management Plan, the Columbia
Basin Fish Accords, and the Co-
lumbia River Treaty.
The Tribal Council shall de-
velop a specific legal, political and
support strategy for nullifying the
1865 Treaty.
6. Our People
The Tribal Council shall ensure
environments that provide the
support necessary for healthy de-
velopment of individuals and
families at all stages of life in-
cluding adequate housing,
healthcare, education, employ-
ment, safety and security.
The Tribal Council shall en-
sure opportunities for youth that
are culturally and community
based and includes but is not lim-
ited to leadership development,
arts and technology, business and
recreation.
The Tribal Council shall en-
sure that one of our most valu-
able assets, our children, have the
opportunity to be raised
amongst our community and
culture by building healthy fami-
lies and when necessary, ensure
that the provisions of the Indian
Child Welfare Act (ICWA) are
implemented by the tribal gov-
ernment and other partner agen-
cies.
7. Infrastructure, eco-
nomic development and
comprehensive planning
the districts that they choose.
The Tribal Council shall re-
view the Housing Code and
other relevant codes to en-
sure they meet the develop-
ment and housing needs of
the community.
10. Community safety
and security
The Tribal Council shall re-
view any current safety plans
and assess what improve-
ments may be needed to ad-
dress the community needs
to ensure the safety and se-
curity of its members.
These plans will address
prescription and illicit drug
abuse, alcohol, and gang pre-
vention. These plans will in-
clude community policing,
public safety satellite offices,
creation of improved rela-
tions and creating opportu-
nities for youth and elders.
The Tribal Council shall re-
view the 1999 People’s Plan and
assess what has been accom-
plished and engage the member-
ship in an update of that com-
prehensive plan with an ex-
panded emphasis on the eco-
nomic development strategy
necessary to achieve the goals
and objectives established by the
membership.
The Tribal Council shall re-
assert with the Bureau of In-
dian Affairs, Department of
Interior, and the Department
of Justice their trust obliga-
tions to provide safe facili-
ties for incarcerated adults
and juveniles.
Tribal Council shall direct the
executive staff to develop a
funding plan to achieve the re-
view and the updating of the
1999 People’s Plan.
The Tribal Council shall
develop, review and approve
a strategic communication
plan and processes to im-
prove internal and external
communications and com-
munication with Tribal mem-
bers.
The Tribal Council shall en-
sure the review and refinement
of current infrastructure plans
and identification of funding
sources to move towards imple-
mentation of defined actions.
The Tribal Council shall en-
sure that opportunities for re-
newable energy and energy ef-
ficiency are investigated with the
goal of reducing energy costs
for both homes and government
facilities.
Tribal Council shall ensure
that the trust mismanagement
claims for facilities and infra-
structure are met by Federal
agencies responsible.
8. Tribal member employ-
ment
The Tribal Council shall de-
termine the professional and
training development needs of
the tribal organization and em-
ployees and develop a plan to
meet those needs.
The plans will be made to en-
sure that they are in compliance
with Tribal Resolutions 8363 and
8363A for Tribal employment
preference.
9. Housing
The Tribal Council shall ini-
tiate a conversation with Tribal
membership to assess the hous-
ing needs of families and single
adults so that Tribal members
have the opportunity for inde-
pendence and healthy homes in
11. Communications
The Tribal Council shall
hold quarterly meetings with
the membership and im-
prove Tribal member access
to information and Tribal
Council actions.
The Tribal Council shall re-
view Tribal Codes to address
any discrepancies and ensure
that all codes are updated and
communicated within the
tribal government and to the
public.
12. Tribal Council and
administration opera-
tions
The Tribal Council shall
improve the operational ef-
ficiencies and effectiveness of
the Tribal Council, enterprises
and administration by annu-
ally reviewing the organiza-
tional structure, Corporate
Charter and Constitution and
By-laws and by developing
policies and procedures that
are clear, transparent and fol-
lowed. All organization and
enterprise efforts will be con-
sistent with approved bud-
gets.
The Tribal Council shall re-
view and adopt policies and
procedures for day-to-day
operations of the Tribal
Council. These policies shall
be communicated to the
membership.
Tribal Council Resolution No.
12,195