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OCTOBER 1, 2019
GOVERNMENTAL CORPORATIONS ORDINANCE
OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council has proposed an amendment to the Governmental
Corporations Ordinance. The proposed amendment was given a First
Reading at the Aug. 29, 2019, Tribal Council meeting.
The proposed amendment would require Tribal corporations to
include in their compensation packages a Cost-of-Living Adjustment
(“COLA”) that is equal to any COLA paid to Tribal government em-
ployees.
Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendment to the
Governmental Corporations Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed
amendment, contact the Tribal Attorney’s Offi ce at 503-879-4664
or legal@grandronde.org. Please send your comments to the Tribal
Attorney’s Offi ce, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by Oct. 15, 2019. n
Tribe receives $250,000
transportation grant
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has been selected to receive
a 2.5-year, $250,000 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund grant
that will help fund public transit service operations to Dallas and also local
circulator trips around Grand Ronde in between trips to Dallas.
Planning & Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the funds are expected to
start in mid-October.
The Grand Ronde award is one of 22 grants approved by the Oregon
Transportation Commission that totaled $62 million.
Earlier this year, the Tribe also received a federal Tribal Transit grant
for $250,000 for acquiring buses for use with this same new route. n
Police Department has
non-emergency text line
The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department has created a non-emergency
text line at 541-921-2927.
“Even though this is mostly designed for children, I don’t want adults
thinking that they can’t use it as well. If you have a non-emergency situation
or question, feel free to contact my offi cer via text through this line,” said
Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight. “When one of my offi cers
receives the text, they will call you back when they have time.”
McKnight said that emergency situations still require calling 911.
For more information, contact McKnight at 503-879-1474. n
ENROLLMENT ORDINANCE
OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council is considering amendments to the Enrollment
Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading
at the Sept. 11, 2019, Tribal Council meeting.
The proposed amendments change the notice requirements for
Restoration Roll applicants and affected members.
The proposed amendments do not modify or impact enrollment
requirements.
Tribal Council invites comments on the proposed amendments to
the Enrollment Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendments,
contact the Tribal Attorney’s Offi ce at 503-879-4664. Please send your
comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Offi ce, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by Oct. 31, 2019. n
TRIBAL COUNCIL ORDINANCE
OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council is considering amendments to the Tribal Council
Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at
the Sept. 25, 2019, Tribal Council meeting.
The proposed changes include (1) amending Subsection (h)(1) to
provide that regular Tribal Council meetings will generally be held
at 4 p.m. throughout the year; (2) amending Subsection (m)(6)(B) to
remove set times to take roll call; and (3) amending Subsection (s)(2)
to provide that Tribal credit cards may be used to cover conference
registration fees. Amendments may also include minor technical (i.e.,
formatting and typographical) modifi cations.
Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to the
Tribal Council Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendments,
please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Offi ce at 503-879-4664. Please
send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Offi ce, 9615 Grand Ronde
Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by Oct. 31, 2019. n
Tribal Court is now open
during the lunch hour
As of Monday, Aug. 5, the Tribal Court offi ce will be open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the lunch hour. Tribal
Court also provides notary services. However, to obtain notary services
please arrive before 4:30 p.m.
For more information about Tribal Court and the services available,
contact the court at court@grandronde.org or 503-879-2303. n
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Royalty is
seeking bids for our 2020 - 21 crowns and medallions.
Submit full design that includes:
♦ The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
logo (including feathers)
♦ Court Year: 2020 - 21
Bid deadline:
♦ Titles:
Dec. 2, 2019
• Little Miss Grand Ronde
(deadline is firm and no bids
• Junior Miss Grand Ronde
will be accepted after 5 p.m.)
• Senior Miss Grand Ronde
♦ Crowns and medallions must be completed
and delivered by May 14, 2020.
Must submit photos of progress when requested
Mail bids and designs to:
CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs
9615 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Questions: Call Chelsea at 503-879-1418 or
email chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
*bids and designs can be sent to the above email address
artisans
D AY 1 | Artisans that practice the art form from
around the Northwest are invited to gather at the
Chachalu Museum to work collaboratively-carving
together and engaging with peers and associates.
community
D AY 2 | Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center
will be open for a special Saturday engagement.
We invite the public to tour the museum, attend
presentations scheduled throughout the day on
topics related to the art style of this place and
engage with the artisans as they work. We also
will offer hands-on activities showcasing elements
of the art style to spread knowledge and inspire
creators of all ages.
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