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ORIGINALLY
ADOPTED: September 30,1992 |
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DATE
AMENDED: _____________________ |
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SUBJECT:
Governmental Relations |
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RESOLUTION
NUMBER: 061-93 |
Governmental Relations Ordinance
CHAPTER
375
(a)
Authority and Purpose:
(A) The
authority for this Ordinance is found under Article III, Section 1
in the Grand Ronde Constitution.
(B) The
purpose of the Governmental Relations Ordinance is to set forth uniform
guidance for the Tribal government to ensure that in all communication
and working relationships with other governments and entities, Tribal
government is professionally and correctly represented, and that the
interests of the Tribe are appropriately protected.
(b) Background: The Tribal Council has recognized that
as a government the Tribal Organization shall develop working relation
ships with other governments and entities. In addition, individual members
of the Tribe will need access to Tribal government to obtain information.
The Tribal
Council is concerned that all Tribal representatives and work units
conduct themselves in the most professional and cooperative manner.
In addition, that representation of the Tribe and its positions and
business be consistent and correct at all times.
It is the
intent of the Tribal Council that this ordinance will lead to effective
and consistent direction to all Tribal representatives and work units
in the conduct of business and in relations with Tribal members and
other entities.
It is the
expectation of the Tribal Council that effective govern mental relations
will earn a reputation for the Grand Ronde Tribe of being a professional,
cooperative and effective organization. Such a reputation will lead
to increased opportunities to achieve Tribal goals, promote a positive
Tribal identity and community pride.
(c) General Statement of Policy: Relationships with Tribal
Members, other governments and entities are the responsibility of the
Tribal Council. The Tribal Council shall manage all formal relations
with these parties in conducting Tribal business, except as otherwise
authorized by Ordinance or Resolution.
(d) Professionalism in Governmental Relations: All members
of the Tribal Council, Committees and employees are expected to conduct
themselves professionally in all dealings with Tribal Members, other
governments and other entities. In all matters these relations are to
be carried out courteously and in a spirit of cooperation.
(e) Public Information:
(1) The
Executive Officer shall establish a Public Information Program to
ensure the continuity of all information released by the Tribe to
the public and to provide that all Tribal Members are kept informed
about Tribal Government, its programs and the important matters being
dealt with. Specific goals of the public information program shall
be to:
(A)
Provide an effective access point for Tribal Members and other entities
to request information about the Tribe.
(B)
Provide for an informed membership that can effectively guide the
development of Tribal Government.
(C)
Ensure that all Tribal Members are fully informed of programs and
services available to them, and ensure equal access to services.
(D)
Ensure that Tribal Government reports effectively to Tribal Members
on all matters, including federal requirements for reporting on
programs operated for their benefit.
(E)
The Executive Officer shall assist the Tribal Council in carrying
out an effective program of public relations to promote the image
of the Tribe and to inform other governments and neighboring communities
about the Tribe and its efforts.
(f) Intergovernmental Coordination:
(1) The
Tribal Council shall be the primary contact of the Tribe in dealings
with other governments. The Tribal Chair person or other members of
the Tribal Council, as designated by the Tribal Council, shall act
as primary spokespersons of the Tribe. The Executive Officer shall
assist the Tribal Council in communications with other governments
as to the positions, needs and goals of the Tribe.
(2) Agreements
with other Governments shall be authorized by resolution of the Tribal
Council.
(3) The
Tribal Council shall authorize all agreements with the Federal Government
by Resolution. Prior to authorizing any agreement the Tribal Council
shall ensure that such agreement;
(A)
Contains no provision that in any way diminishes or waives any Trust
obligation of the Federal Government.
(B)
Clearly sets forth the expectations of the Tribe for the roles and
services to be performed by the Federal Government with respect
to such agreement.
(C)
Accepts no obligation on the part of the Tribe that cannot be met
with federal or Tribal resources available to carry out the provisions
of such agreement.
(D)
Is consistent in all respects with established Tribal goals and
priorities.
(g) Waiver of Sovereign Immunity: Any waiver of the Tribe's
sovereign immunity must be explicitly made by the Tribal Council by
resolution, and the terms and conditions of such waiver explicitly set
forth in such resolution.
I certify this to be a true copy of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde Community of Oregon Governmental Relations Ordinance.
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Candy Robertson, Secretary
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