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JUNE 1, 2017 Congratulations Jonathan for 18 years of hard work! We are so proud of you - NHS, Chancel- lor's Diploma, and now off to University of Oregon. Love Mom, Dad and Zachary. TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE (TERO) COMMISSION Accepting applications for TERO Commission At-Large Commissioner CLOSES: Thursday, June 1, 2017 The Tribal Employment Rights Commission is a regulatory body charged with enforcement of the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. One commis- sioner will be appointed by the Tribal Council to serve a three-year term. The commission will work with the TERO Director and take all appro- priate actions to implement and enforce the TERO Ordinance and make recommendations to 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; At-Large Com- mission Members with education or experience in one or more of the fol- lowing areas: human resources, Tribal employment rights, construction management, regulatory enforcement, auditing or investigations will be given preference. 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 ca- pable 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, visit the Tribe’s website at www.gran- dronde.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 503-879- 2357. S moke S ignals 17 Lane Community College offering Chinuk Wawa classes EUGENE – Lane Community College is offering “Chinuk Wawa” (CW 101) from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at its campus in Eugene starting the last week of September. Grand Ronde Tribal members can take the class, which is the first in a yearlong sequence, as a credit class or as a continuing education class. Continuing education students enrolled in the class will determine their own level of engagement in terms of attendance, test taking, assignments, etc. Tuition is approximately $400 to $505 per term for the four-credit class. However, continuing education students only pay a one-time fee of about $10. Students can enroll now for fall classes online at www.lanecc.edu. The CRN for the class is 22576. University of Oregon students also can have dual enrollment to take the class. Contact an academic adviser for more information. Enrollment as a continuing education student is possible by calling Candice Johnson at 541-463-5419. For more information about the Chinuk Wawa language program at Lane, contact Drew Viles at vilesa@lanecc.edu or calling 541- 463-5480. Weatherization funds available for Native homes McMINNVILLE -- Yamhill Community Action Partnership has limited funds available for weatherizing dwellings occupied by homeowners or renters who are Native Americans. The partnership’s energy technician will perform a free in-home energy audit to determine what weatherization services may be installed. Eligible applicants must be at or below 200 percent of established federal poverty guidelines for the current year and a registered member of the Confeder- ated Tribes of Grand Ronde. For example, a family of four earning $48,600 annually would qualify. The following items must be provided to qualify for weatherization: ap- proved eligibility application/packet, necessary authorizations completed by the owner/authorized agent and occupant, proof that the property is clear from safety and health hazards, and dwelling must be in Yamhill County. The purpose of the program is to lower energy usage and help lower utility bills. To request an application or appointment, contact Anaberta at 503-687- 1483 or visit www.yamhillcap.org on the Internet. Ad created by George Valdez
