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MAY 1, 2016
Name changes in Tribal Court
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
For
Tribal Court provides both minor and adult name changes to enrolled
members for a iling fee of only $30. If you have any questions or would
like to request a packet, contact Devin Larsen at 503-879-2303 or devin.
larsen@grandronde.org.
DISASTER RESPONSE EXERCISE
This is a community wide exercise:
Volunteers ages 13+, Tribal, nonTribal, Tribal em-
T RIBAL E MPLOYMENT R IGHTS O FFICE (TERO) C OMMISSION
ployees, community members: All are Welcome
Accepting Applications for TERO Commission
To sign up or for more info, contact:
up or for more info, contact:
Brandy Bishop To
at sign
503-879-1837,
Brandy Bishop at 503-879-1837, Brandy.bishop@grandronde.org
OR
Deb Kroeker at 503-879-4522,
Deb Kroeker at 503-879-4522, Deborah.kroeker@grandronde.org
The exercise is scheduled for:
JUNE 9, 2016 from
8 a.m. to noon
Meet at the Community Center
This exercise is part of a multi-state, multi-county Earthquake exercise.
Are YOU ready for the Big Shake??
This is a Mass Casualty Exercise based on the premise that the
Cascadia Fault has finally cracked! Volunteers will be pretend-
ing to be victims, help with victim makeup, help with all sorts of
stuff. This is a great time to practice your acting skills, your
makeup skills, and find out what it might be like to be involved in
a big earthquake.
CLOSES: May 20, 2016
The Tribal Employment Rights Commission is a regulatory body charged with enforcement of
the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. Three (3) to five (5) Commissioners will be appointed
by the Tribal Council to serve a three (3) year term.
The Commission will work with the TERO Director and take all appropriate actions to
implement and enforce the TERO Ordinance and make recommendations to the Tribal Council
on amendments to the Ordinance. Commissioners will be required to attend regularly
scheduled monthly meetings and will be paid a stipend.
Other Responsibilities:
Issue notices to appear and order relief or sanctions that are necessary and appropriate to
enforce the TERO Ordinance.
Certify firms as Indian Owned Businesses or Grand Ronde Owned Businesses.
Hold public hearings on matters covered in the TERO Ordinance.
Consult with the Tribal Attorney’s Office as necessary on legal matters.
Review program procedures, forms and policies necessary to carry out the purposes of the
Ordinance.
Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate; requires education or experience in one or
more of the following areas: human resources, tribal employment rights, construction management,
regulatory enforcement, auditing or investigations.
Ability to participate in TERO Commission regular or special sessions; experience with due process
and regulatory hearing processes; must be able to read and interpret Tribal ordinances rules and
regulations.; must be capable of conducting productive, collaborative, and orderly public meetings.
Individuals employed by Spirit Mountain Casino or the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are not
eligible for appointment.
For a complete job description, please visit the Tribe’s website at
www.grandronde.org/employment. Applications are available by contacting Grand Ronde
Human Resources, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For more
information please contact Human Resources at 503879-2357.
To sign up or for more info, contact:
Brandy Bishop at 503-879-1837,
Deb Kroeker at 503-879-4522,
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