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Smoke Signals 13 MARCH 1,2013 TRIBAL COUNCIL ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Of fice, is considering amendments to the Tribal Council Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at the February 13, 2013, Tribal Council meeting. The primary purposes of the proposed amendments are as follows: (1) Authorize issuance of GSA cards for appropriate travel ex penses; (2) Require Council meet to discuss any allegation that a Council member is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs while conduct ing or travelling on Tribal business; (3) Require Council members report when they are taking prescrip tion medication that may impair their judgment; and (4) Provide reference to the existence of the Tribal Council Operat ing Procedures. The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to the Tribal Council Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendment please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, or by e-mail to legalgrandronde. org. Comments must be received by March 31, 2013. BURIAL FUND ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Office, is considering amendments to the Burial Fund Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at the Janu ary 30, 2013, Tribal Council meeting. The primary purposes of the proposed amendments are as follows: (1) Clarify that the Burial Benefit does not include reimbursement for prepaid funeral expenses prior to death; (2) Define "Child" as a child who is age 25 or younger and natural, adoptive or step-child of Tribal member; (3) Set forth types of required family relationship evidence to include birth or marriage certificates, orders of adoption, proof of paternity or other documented evidence required by the Enrollment Office; (4) Allow application for Burial Benefit by written or verbal appli cation and specify that death certificate and invoice from funeral provider are required; (5) Increase stated Burial Benefit from $3,500 to $5,500; (6) Increase stated Reception Benefit from $150 to $300; and (7) Make technical updates, such as changing references from "Vital Statistics" to "Enrollment Department" and capitalizing words. The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendment to the Burial Fund Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendment please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, or by e-mail legalgrandronde. org. Comments must be received by March 15, 2013. Spring Break 2013 " let the wiW rumpus fceg'ro! i . ;.. 1 -' COME JOIN US FOR THREE DAYS OF FUN, GAMES, AND MAYHEM AT OUR ANNUAL SPRING ' '' ; BRAEK C AMPOUT! THE YEARS TRIP B OPEN TO ALL NATIVE MIDDLEHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND WILL BE HELD MARCH 25-28 AT THE NESCHESNEY VILLAGE SITE AT CAMP WESTWIND, NEAR LINCOLN CITY, OR SPACE WILL BE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS ASAP! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUTH EDUCATION AT 503-879-2101 TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council is considering adoption of a Tribal Employ ment Rights Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance was given a First Reading at the February 13, 2013, Tribal Council meeting. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide preference in all aspects of employment to qualified Tribal members and to provide preference in contracting to qualified Tribal member owned and Indian owned businesses. The Tribal Council invites comment on the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed Ordinance please con tact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, or by e-mail to legaIgrandronde.org. Comments must be received by March 31, 2013. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TRIBAL ETHICAL STANDARDS ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Office, has proposed several amendments to the Tribal Ethical Standards Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a first reading at the Jan. 16, 2013, Tribal Council meeting. The purpose of the amendments is to make technical corrections to various provisions of the Ordinance and to make necessary substan tive changes to the Ordinance to set forth a new process for filing and handling complaints of wrongful conduct by Tribal Officials. The substantive changes replace Section (f) in its entirety. The proposed amended Section (f) includes a mediation process and a hearing in Tribal Court if mediation is unsuccessful. The Tribal Council believes amendment of this Ordinance will assist the Tribe in continuing to provide efficient governance of the conduct of Tribal Officials. - The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to the Tribal Ethical Standards Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendments please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, or by e-mail to legal grandronde.org. Comments must be received by March 4, 2013. PREVENTION CORNER Parents: Here are six research-supported parenting practices to help reduce the chances of your child developing a drug or alcohol problem: 1. Build a warm and supportive relationship with your child; 2. Be a good role model when it comes to drinking, taking medicine and handling stress; 3. Know your child's risk level; 4. Know your child's friends; 5. Monitor, supervise and set boundaries; 6. And have ongoing conversations and provide information about drugs and alcohol. This information is provided by The Partnership At Drugfree. org. You can find more explanation of these six practices on their Web site. Youth: When you hear people say healthy relationships, it not only means with your friendgirlfriendboyfriend. It also includes your parents or a trusted adult. It is important to communicate to them any challenges you may be having. Here are definitions of what a healthy relationship and communication may look like. In a healthy relationship, love, honor and respect are mutu ally shared. Each partner is accepted, cared for, nurtured and supported to be the best he or she can be. Trust and communica tion are of utmost importance. Spiritual bonds can strengthen a healthy relationship. Healthy communication is being open, direct and clear to suc cessfully share your ideas and feelings. This includes checking to make sure that your message is received the way it is intended. This information came from The Native Wellness Institute. Here is the link to their Web site www.nativewellness.comservicesre lationships.html. Lisa Leno: 503-879-1471; Shannon Stanton: 503-879-1489; Amber Mercier: 503-879-2162; Cristina Lara: 503-879-2040
