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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
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COME JOIN US FOR THREE DAYS OF FUN, GAMES, AND MAYHEM AT OUR ANNUAL SPRING
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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