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14 MARCH 15, 2003 Smoke Signals IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON CASE NO. C-02-10-006 ORDER GRANTED In the Matter of: LICONA Marcella May Selwyn, Petitioner. for LICONA, Maryalica M. (Minor Child) THIS MATTER came before the Court on February 27, 2003. Based on the allegations set forth in the Petition For Change of Name and New Birth Certificate - Juvenile filed by the petitioner in the above entitled case, and based on the Court's examination of the Applicant, the Peti tioner and other interested parties at the Show Cause Hearing held on February 27. 2003. THE COURT FINDS THAT: 1. Petitioner is over 18 years of age and is the parent or legal guardian of Applicant, a minor child; 2. Petitioner is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon; 3. Petitioner has not been granted a change of name by the Tribal Court within the past twelve (12) months; 4. All persons entitled to notice have been properly served with a copy of the Notice To Parents and Legal Guardians; 5. No objection to the petition has been filed by any parent or legal guardian of the minor child and no objection was raised at the Show Cause Hearing; and 6. The proposed name change is in the best interests of the minor child. THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FOREGOING FINDINGS, THE COURT ORDERS: 1. That the name of the Applicant be changed from Maryalica Marcella Licona to Mary Marcila Lopez : 2. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy of this Order to be published in the Tribal Newsletter; 3. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall submit a certified copy of this Order to the Tribal Enrollment office; 4. That the Clerk of the Court shall provide Petitioner with a certified copy of this Order to be submitted by Petitioner to the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the state in which the applicant was bom; 5. That upon receipt of the certified copy of the Order, the Registrar shall issue a new birth certificate of the applicant to reflect the new name of the applicant as stated in this Order and shall change any designation of race or national origin on the birth certificate to reflect that the petitioner is an American Indian; 6. That the petitioner, on behalf of the minor child, shall surrender all old Tribal Identification Cards bearing Applicant's former name to the Tribal Enrollment Office prior to the Enrollment Office issuing Applicant new Tribal Identification Cards bearing the applicant's new name; and 7. That within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order the Tribal Enrollment staff, and, if necessary, the Tribal Enrollment Committee, shall cause new Tribal Identification Cards to be issued to Applicant show ing the new name of the Tribal Member and shall change the official mem bership roll and all official enrollment records of the Tribe to reflect the applicant's new name as stated in this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 22th DAY OF February. 2003. IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON In the Matter of: LANE CASE NO. C-03-02-001 Margie Butler, ORDER TO SHOW WHY Petitioner. APPLICANTS CHANGE Pention for OF NAME SHOULD LANE, Justin NOT BE GRANTED (Minor Child) The Petitioner, Margie Butler, on behalf of the Applicant, Justin Lee Lane, a minor child, has petitioned the Court for a Change of Name for the minor child. Applicant allegedly desires to change his or her name to Justin Lee Butler, for the reason stated that: Applicant's last name differs from the last name of the parent or guardian and heshe wishes to assume the last name of the parent or guardian. Based on the foregoing petition filed with the Court on February 19, 2003, and good cause appearing therefor, IT IS ORDERED THAT the petitioner and any person objecting to the granting of the petition shall appear in the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, located at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon on, April 10, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. to show cause why the Court should not enter judgement granting the proposed change of name. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any written response to this Order by any party to this case shall be filed on or before April 1, 2003. The Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy of this Order to be served upon all parties in accordance with Rule 14 of the Rules of Pleading, Prac tice and Procedure of the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and file proof of service with the Court on or before the date set for hearing in this matter. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner shall cause a copy of this Order to be published in the Tribal Newsletter at least 20 days prior to the date set for hearing. Katharine English, Chief Tribal Judge DATED this 4,h day of March, 2003. The Timber Committee is currently seeking applications to fill two vacant positions on the committee. This committee acts in an advi sory capacity to Tribal Council and the Natural Resources Division, where timber and other natural resource issues are considered. The applicant must posses a general understanding of Western Oregon logging practices and Silvicultural practices. The committee meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. In order to apply for this position, individuals must be CTGR Tribal members. For in formation regarding this position and applications please contact the Natural Resources Division at 503-879-5522. Governmental Corporations Ordinance Amendments The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Of fice, has made the following emergency amendments to the Govern mental Corporations Ordinance. The amendments were adopted on a temporary basis at the February 5, 2003, Tribal Council meeting. The purpose of the amendments is to prohibit Tribal assets from being used to indemnify any individual who has been specifically excluded from coverage under insurance policies which policies would otherwise cover the cost and expense of defending that individual. The amendments modify the Governmental Corporations Ordinance as follows: B The words "Notwithstanding the above" are inserted at the begin ning of the first sentence of Section (s)(2)(D). The following language is inserted as a new Subsection (s)(2)(D)(3) " if the director has been expressly excluded from coverage under any corporate or Tribal insurance policy which would otherwise cover costs and expenses incurred defending the claim or proceeding." As amended Section (s)(2)(D)(l-3) reads as follows: "(D) Notwithstanding the above, a corporation may not indem nify a director under this section: 1. in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation in which the director was adjudged liable to the corporation; or 2. in connection with any other proceeding charging improper personal benefit to him or her, whether or not involving action in his or her official capacity, in which he or she was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by him or her; 3. if the director has been expressly excluded from coverage under any corporate or Tribal insurance policy which would otherwise cover costs and expenses incurred defending the claim or proceeding." For a copy of the Governmental Corporations Ordinance amend ments, please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. The Tribal Council invites comment on the amendments. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Comments must be received by April 15, 2003. 2GB Tribal Council Ordinance Amendments The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Office, has made the following emergency amendments to the Tribal Council Or dinance. The amendments were adopted on a temporary basis at the Feb ruary 5, 2003, Tribal Council meeting. The purpose of the amendments is to prohibit Tribal assets from being used to indemnify any individual who has been specifically excluded from coverage under insurance policies which policies would otherwise cover the cost and expense of defending that individual. The amendments modify the Tribal Council Ordinance as follows: B The words "Notwithstanding the above" are inserted at the beginning of the first sentence of Section (h)(4). B The following language is inserted as a new Subsection (h)(4)(C): "if the council member has been expressly excluded from coverage under any Tribal insurance policy which would otherwise cover costs and ex penses incurred defending the claim or proceeding." As amended Section (h)(4) reads as follows: "(4) Notwithstanding the above, the Tribe may not indemnify a Council member under this Section: (A) in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the Tribe in which the Council member was adjudged liable to the Tribe; (B) in connection with any other proceeding charging improper be havior under the Tribal Ethical Standards Ordinance in which he was determined to have violated that Ordinance; or (C) If the Council member has been expressly excluded from coverage under any Tribal insurance policy which would other wise cover costs and expenses incurred defending the claim or proceeding." For a copy of the Tribal Council Ordinance amendments, please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. The Tribal Council invites comment on the amendments. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Comments must be received by April 15, 2003.
