Oneida Nation - Code of Laws
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TITLE I. GOVERNMENT & FINANCES
Chapter 101 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT
101.1. Purpose and Policy
101.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
101.3. Definitions
101.4. Complaints and Notice
101.5. Procedures
101.6. Judgments and Appeals
Chapter 102 - ELECTION
102.1. Purpose and Policy
102.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
102.3. Definitions
102.4. Election Board
102.5. Candidate Eligibility
102.6. Selection of Candidates
102.7. Notice of Polling Places
102.8. Registration of Voters
102.9. Election Process
102.10. Tabulating and Securing Ballots
102.11. Election Outcome and Ties
102.12. Elections
102.13. Oneida Nation Constitution and By-law Amendments
Chapter 103 - CODE OF ETHICS
103.1-1 Policy and Purposes
103.2-1 Definitions
103.3-1 Government
103.4-1 Program
103.5-1 Enterprise
103.6-1 Enforcement
103.7-1 Gifts and Gratuities
Chapter 104 - REMOVAL LAW
104.1. Purpose and Policy
104.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
104.3. Definitions
104.4. Grounds for Removal
104.5. Petition
104.6. Preliminary Review
104.7. Hearing
104.8. General Tribal Council Meeting
Chapter 105 - BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
105.1. Purpose and Policy
105.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
105.3. Definitions
105.4. Creation of an Entity
105.5. Applications
105.6. Vacancies
105.7. Appointment to an Entity
105.8. Election to an Entity
105.9. Oath of Office
105.10. Bylaws
105.11 Electronic Polling
105.12. Reporting Requirements
105.13. Stipends, Reimbursement and Compensation
105.14. Confidential Information
105.15. Conflicts of Interest
105.16. Use of the Nation’s Assets
105.17. Dissolution of an Entity
105.18. Enforcement
Chapter 106 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING
106.1. Purpose and Policy
106.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
106.3. Definitions
106.4. General
106.5. Preparation of Proposed Rules
106.6. Public Comment Period on Proposed Rules
106.7. Legislative Operating Committee Certification
106.8. Oneida Business Committee Adoption
106.9. Effective Date of Rules
106.10. Emergency Rules
106.11. Creating and Maintaining an Administrative Record
106.12. Review by the Authorized Agency
106.13. Judicial Review of a Rule
106.14. Standard of Review for Actions Taken by Authorized Agency
Chapter 107 - OPEN RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS
SUB-CHAPTER I OPEN RECORDS
107.1. Purpose and Policy
107.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
107.3. Definitions
107.4. Limitations upon Access and Exceptions
107.5. Categories of Public Information
107.6. Legal Custodians
107.7. Access to Records
107.8. Fees
107.9. Records Management and Record Retention
107.10. Personal Data Subject to Challenge; Authority Corrections
107.11. Enforcement
SUB-CHAPTER II OPEN MEETINGS
107.12. Purpose and Policy
107.13. Definitions.
107.14. Public Notice Business Committee
107.15. Public Notice Other Governmental Bodies
107.16. Recording and Photographing
107.17. Exceptions
107.18. Enforcement
Chapter 108 - INTERNAL AUDIT
108.1. Purpose and Policy
108.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
108.3. Definitions
108.4. Audit Committee
108.5. Internal Audit Department
108.6. Audit Process
108.7. Compliance and Enforcement
108.8. Access to Internal and External Audits
Chapter 109 - LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES ACT
109.1. Purpose and Policy
109.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
109.3. Definitions
109.4. Legislative Operating Committee
109.5. Legislation Request
109.6. Fiscal Impact Statement
109.7. Legislative Analysis
109.8. Public Review
109.9. Adoption, Amendment or Repeal
109.10. Validity and Statute of Limitations
109.11. Oneida Code of Laws
Chapter 110 - TEN DAY NOTICE POLICY
110.1. Statement of Purpose
110.2. Definitions
110.3. Procedure
110.4. Filing Process of Proposed Resolutions
110.5. Notice to Membership
110.6. Process for Introducing Resolutions at GTC Meeting
Chapter 111 - GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING STIPEND PAYMENT POLICY
111.1. Purpose and Policy
111.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
111.3. Definitions
111.4. Stipends
111.5. General Tribal Council Meetings
111.6. Appeals
Chapter 112 - SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
112.1. Purpose and Policy
112.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
112.3. Definitions
112.4. Sovereign Immunity of the Tribe
112.5. Sovereign Immunity of Tribal Entities
112.6. Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
Chapter 113 - PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCES
113.1 Purpose and Policy
113.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
113.3 Definition
113.4 Oneida Cultural Heritage Department
113.5 Advisory Review Board
113.6 Designation and Protection of Archaeological, Cultural, and Historic Resources
113.7 National Historic Preservation Act
113.8 Burial Site Protection
113.9 Permits
113.10 Confidentiality and Disclosure
113.11 Enforcement
Chapter 114 - NOTARY ACT
114.1 Implementation
114.2 Commissioning
114.3 Powers and Limitations
114.4 Journal and Seal
114.5 Certificates
114.6 Liability and Remedies
114.7 Changes of Status
114.8 Authorization
Chapter 115 - TOBACCO
115.1. Purpose and Policy
115.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
115.3. Definitions
115.4. Oneida Retail Locations
115.5. Purchase of, Title to and Possession of Tobacco Products
115.6. Restrictions on Sales
115.7. Liability
115.8. Violations
Chapter 116 - ONEIDA NATION SEAL AND FLAG
116.1. Purpose and Policy
116.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
116.3. Definitions
116.4. Oneida Nation Seal
116.5. Oneida Nation Flag
116.6. Display of the Oneida Flag
116.7. Respect for Flag
116.8. Enforcement
Rule #1 – Placement, Maintenance, and Authorized Use
1.1 Purpose and Authority
1.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Placement
1.5 Maintenance
1.6 Authorized Use
Chapter 117 - ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETINGS
117.1. Purpose and Policy
117.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
117.3. Definitions
117.4. Rules of Order
117.5. Public Comment and Discussion of Individuals
117.6. Oneida Business Committee Meetings Schedule
117.7. Agenda
117.8. Responsibilities of Oneida Business Committee Meeting Attendees
117.9. Removal of a Disorderly or Disruptive Person
117.10. Enforcement
Chapter 121 - BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
121.1. Purpose and Policy
121.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
121.3. Definitions
121.4. Strategic Planning
121.5. Budget Process
121.6. Capital Improvements
121.7. Appropriation of the Nation’s Funds
121.8. Budget Authority
121.9. Budget Transfers; Amendments
121.10. Reporting
121.11. Authorizations and Signatures
121.12. Enforcement and Penalties
Chapter 123 - PER CAPITA
123.1. Purpose and Policy
123.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
123.3. Definitions
123.4. General
123.5. Distributions
123.6. Minor/Majority Age Beneficiaries and Legally Incompetent Adults
123.7. Per Capita Actions
Rule #1 –Distributions Rule
1.1 Purpose and Delegation
1.2 Adoption and Authority
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Valuation
1.5 Distribution of Prior Adult Per Capita Payments
1.6 Distribution to a Guardian from a Trust Account
1.7 Distribution of a Decedent’s Trust Account
1.8 Per Capita Actions
Chapter 124 - MEMBERSHIP ORDINANCE
124.1 Purpose
124.2 Policy
124.3 Definitions
124.4 Qualifications
124.5 Procedures
124.6 Severability
Rule #1 –Enrollment Rule
1.1 Purpose and Delegation
1.2 Adoption and Authority
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Maintenance of Confidentiality
1.5 Maintaining Records
1.6 Verification of Authenticating Documents
1.7 Removal of Tribal Roll
Rule #2 – Voiding Unlawful Membership
1.1 Purpose and Delegation
1.2 Adoption and Authority
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Applicability
1.5 Voiding an Unlawful Membership
1.6 Implications of a Voided Membership
Chapter 125 - COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND
125.1. Purpose and Policy
125.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
125.3. Definitions
125.4. Responsibilities, Eligibility and Qualifications
125.5. Priorities for Consideration
125.6. Items Covered by the Fund
125.7. Items not Covered by the Fund
125.8. Application Requirements
125.9. Appeal
ONEIDA NATION COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND RULEBOOK
I. Purpose, Delegation, Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
II. Definitions
III. Shelter Assistance
IV. Emergency/Non-Emergency Medical Travel
V. Medical Bill Assistance
VI. Dental Related Expenses
VII. Optical Related Assistance
VIII. Inpatient or Intensive Outpatient Treatment Assistance
IX. Medical Related Equipment, Supplies, or Furniture
X. Prescription Reimbursement Assistance
XI. Cobra Insurance Payments
XII. Family Medical Leave Act Wage Replacement
XIII. Fire/Natural Disaster Assistance
XIV. Funeral Travel Reimbursement (Outside Of State Only)
XV. Appliance Repair and Replacement: Furnace and Water Heater
XVI. Security Deposit Assistance
XVII. Social Security Disability Determination Shelter Assistance
XVIII. Utility Disconnection Assistance
Chapter 126 - PARDON AND FORGIVENESS
126.1. Purpose and Policy
126.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
126.3. Definitions
126.4. Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee Responsibilities
126.5. Tribal Secretary’s Office Responsibilities
126.6. Pardon and Forgiveness Eligibility and Application
126.7. Fees
126.8. Hearings
126.9. Conditions and Restrictions
126.10. Oneida Business Committee
Chapter 127 - CEMETERY LAW
127.1. Purpose and Policy
127.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
127.3. Definitions
127.4. Administration and Authority
127.5. Eligibility and Ownership
127.6. Interment and Plots
127.7. Disinterment
127.8. Prohibited Items and Behavior on Cemetery Grounds
127.9. Complaint Process
Chapter 128 - ONEIDA NATION ARTS PROGRAM – DOLLAR FOR ART PROJECTS POLICIES
128.1. Purpose and Policy
128.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
128.3. Definitions
128.4. Format of the Dollars for Arts Project
128.5. Dollars for Arts Project Awards and Fellowships
128.6. Peer Review Panel Process
128.7. Reconsideration Policy and Appeal Process
Chapter 129 - CHILDREN’S BURIAL FUND POLICY
129.1. Purpose and Policy
129.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
129.3. Definitions
129.4. Qualifications
129.5. Procedures
Chapter 130 - HALL OF FAME
130.1 Purpose and Policy
130.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
130.3 Definitions
130.4 Tri-Annual Induction
130.5 Eligibility for Nomination into the Hall of Fame
130.6 Selection Committee
130.7 Selection Process
130.8 Induction Resolution
130.9 Record Keeping
130.10 Recall
Chapter 131 - ENDOWMENTS
131.1. Purpose and Policy
131.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
131.3. Definitions
131.4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Oneida Business Committee
131.5. Duties and Responsibilities of the Oneida Finance Committee
131.6. Duties and Responsibilities of the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
131.7. Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department
131.8. Transfer of Funds
131.9. Reduction of Principal
131.10. Dissolution of Endowment Fund Accounts
131.11. Rulemaking Authority
TITLE 2. EMPLOYMENT
Chapter 202 - DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE
202.1. Purpose and Policy
202.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
202.3. Definitions
202.4. Application
202.5. Shared Responsibility
202.6. Prohibited Behavior
202.7. Reasonable Suspicion
202.8. Drug and Alcohol Testing
202.9. Refusal to Test
202.10. Reasonable Suspicion Testing Waiting Period
202.11. Consequences for Prohibited Behavior
202.12. Re-hire
202.13. Other Potential Consequences
202.14. Confidentiality
202.15. Communication
Chapter 203 - ONEIDA WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW
203.1. Purpose and Policy
203.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
203.3- Definitions.
203.4-0. General Provisions
203.5-0. Disability
203.6-0. Workers Compensation Benefits
203.7-0. Termination of Benefits
203.8-0. Medical and Surgical Aid
203.9-0. Notices, Reports and Limitations
203.10-0. Administration and Claims Procedures
203.11-0. Hearing Body and Authority
203.12-0. Accident Reports Required
203.13-0. Occupational Diseases
Chapter 204 - GARNISHMENT
204.1. Purpose and Policy
204.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
204.3. Definitions
204.4. General
204.5. Garnishment Action Procedure
204.6. Garnishment to Collect Debt Owed to the Nation
204.7. Recognition of Child Support Orders
204.8. Discharge from Employment
204.9. Appeals
Chapter 205 - FURLOUGH POLICY
205.1. Purpose and Policy
205.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
205.3 Definitions
205.4 Furlough
205.5 Furlough Plans
205.6 Supervisor Responsibilities
205.7. Appeal
Chapter 206 - BACK PAY
206.1. Purpose and Policy
206.2. Adoption, Amendment, Appeal
206.3. Definitions
206.4. Back Pay Calculation
206.5. Back Pay Process
Chapter 207 - LAYOFF POLICY
207.1 Purpose
207.2 Scope
207.3 Definition
207.4 Policy Statements
207.5 General Procedures
207.6 Human Resource Department Layoff Checklist
Chapter 208 - INVESTIGATIVE LEAVE POLICY
208.1 Purpose and Policy
208.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
208.3 Definitions
208.4 Scope
208.5 Authorization
208.6 Employee Notice
208.7 Investigator(s) and Reports
208.8 Duration
208.9 Employee Responsibilities
208.10 Pay and Benefits
208.11 Enforcement
208.12 Appeal
208.13 Confidentiality
Chapter 209 - EARLY RETURN TO WORK
209.1 Purpose and Policy
209.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
209.3. Definitions
209.4. Scope
209.5. Employee Responsibility
209.6. Original Supervisor Responsibility
209.7. Placement Site Supervisor Responsibility
Chapter 210 - VEHICLE DRIVER CERTIFICATION AND FLEET MANAGEMENT
210.1. Purpose and Policy
210.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
210.3. Definitions
210.4. Tribal Department Responsibilities
210.5. Driver Responsibilities
210.6. Tribal Vehicle Usage
210.7. Rental Vehicles
210.8. Driver Certification
210.9. Motor Vehicle Crashes, Damage Involving Tribal Vehicles
210.10. Suspension and Revocation of Certification; Disciplinary Action
210.11. Reinstatement of Certification
Chapter 211 - WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
211.1 Purpose and Policy
211.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
211.3 Definitions
211.4 Disclosure of Information
211.5 Protection from Retaliation
Chapter 213 - MILITARY SERVICE EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT
213-1. Purpose and Policy
213-2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
213-3. Definitions
213-4. Character of Service
213-5. Discrimination against Persons Who Serve in the Military Prohibited
213-6. Reemployment Rights of Persons who serve in the Military
213-7. Reemployment Positions
213-8. Benefits of Persons absent from Employment for Military Service
213-9. Health Plans
213-10. Retirement Plans
213-11. Enforcement of Employment or Reemployment Rights
Chapter 214 - ONEIDA POLICY ON REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
214.1 Purpose and Policy
214.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
214.3 Definitions
214.4 General
214.5 Certification
214.6 Reporting
214.7 Enforcement
Chapter 215 - COMPUTER RESOURCES ORDINANCE
215.1 Purpose and Policy
215.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
215.3 Definitions
215.4 Acceptable Use
215.5 Inappropriate Personal Use
215.6 Privacy
215.7 Limitations on Use
215.8 Computer Resources Acknowledgment Form
215.9 Violations
Chapter 216 - ATTORNEY CONTRACT POLICY
216.1. Purpose and Policy
216.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
216.3. Definitions
216.4. Procedures
216.5. Contract Contents
216.6. Contract Approval
216.7. Oneida Law Office
Chapter 217 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
217.1. Purpose and Policy
217.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
217.3. Definitions
217.4. General
217.5. Organizational Conflicts of Interest
217.6. Penalties for Non-Disclosure of a Conflict of Interest
217.7. Prohibited Activities Resulting from a Disclosed Conflict of Interest
217.8. Exemptions
Chapter 218 - SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
218.1 Purpose and Policy
218.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
218.3 Definitions
218.4 Establishing a Tribal Social Media Account
218.5 The Website Steering Team and Secretary’s Office
218.6 Administrators
218.7 Content of a Tribal Social Media Account
218.8 Violations
Chapter 219 - ONEIDA TRAVEL AND EXPENSE POLICY
219.1 Purpose and Policy
219.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
219.3 Definitions
219.4 Non-local Travel
219.5 Travel Advances
219.6 Air Fare
219.7 Lodging
219.8 Car Rental
219.9 Expense Voucher and Receipts.
219.10 Local Mileage
219.11 Credit Cards
219.12 Travel Agency
219.13 Extended Travel
219.14 Conduct on Travel
219.15 Special Group Travel
219.16 Department Travel
Chapter 220 - PAPER REDUCTION POLICY
220.1 Purpose and Policy
220.2 Definitions
220.3 Government
220.4 Enterprises and Programs
220.5 Recycled Paper
Chapter 221 - ONEIDA EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS
221.1 Purpose
221.2 Procedure
221.3 Investigation of Complaints
221.4 Information
Chapter 223 - WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
223.1. Purpose and Policy
223.2. Adoption, Amendment, Appeal
223.3. Definitions
223.4 Applicability
223.5. Prohibited Behavior
223.6. Reporting Workplace Violence
223.7. Future Workplace Violence
223.8. Supervisor Responsibilities
223.9. Equal Employment Opportunity Department Responsibilities
223.10. Fraudulent Report
223.11. Confidentiality
223.12. Enforcement
TITLE 3. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 301 - ONEIDA NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE
301.1-1 Purpose and Policy
301.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
301.3-1 Definitions
301.4-1 General Principles
301.5-1 Oneida Police Department
301.6-1 Oneida Police Commission
301.7-1 Appointment of Law Enforcement Officers
301.8-1 Promotion of Law Enforcement Officers
301.9-1 Disciplinary Proceedings
301.10-1 Administrative Leave
301.11-1 Firearms Control
Chapter 302 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY
302.1. Purpose and Policy
302.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
302.3. Definitions
302.4. Emergency Management/Homeland Security
302.5. Oneida Nation Emergency Planning Committee (ONEPC)
302.6. Tribal Cooperation
302.7. Public Health Emergencies and Communicable Disease
302.8. When an Emergency is proclaimed
302.9. Enforcement and Penalties
Chapter 303 - ONEIDA SAFETY LAW
303.1-1 Purpose and Policy
303.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
303.3-1 Definitions
303.4-1 General
303.5-1 Hazard Communication/ Right to Know
303.6-1 Fire Prevention
303.7-1 Electrical
303.8-1 Lockout
303.9-1 General Evacuation
303.10-1 Personal Protection Equipment
303.11-1 Trenching and Evacuation
303.12-1 Stairways and Ladders
303.13-1 Compressed Gas Cylinders
303.14-1 Hand Tools
303.15-1 Housekeeping
303.16-1 First Aid
303.17-1 Confined Space
303.18-1 Machine Guarding
303.19-1 Woodworking Machinery
Chapter 304 - DOMESTIC ANIMALS
304.1. Purpose and Policy
304.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
304.3. Definitions
304.4. Jurisdiction
304.5. Licensing, Authority, Investigation, Responsibilities and
Enforcement Powers
304.6. Requirements for Dogs and Cats
304.7. Treatment of Animals
304.8. Prohibited Animals
304.9. Regulation of Livestock
304.10. Dangerous Animals and Vicious Animals
304.11. Violations, Enforcement and Appeals
Rule #1 – LICENSING FEES, FINES AND PENALITIES
1.1 Purpose and Authority
1.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Licensing and Permit Fee Schedule
1.5 Fines and Penalty Schedule
Chapter 305 - ONEIDA FOOD SERVICE CODE
305.1-1 Purpose
305.2-1 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
305.3-1 Definitions
305.4-1 Responsibilities and Duties
305.5-1 Compliance
305.6-1 Requirements for registering
305.7-1 Insurance
305.8-1 Inspections
305.9-1 Fees
305.10-1 Independent Food Service Vendors Badge
305.11-1 Exceptions and Exemptions
305.12-1 Violations, Enforcement
305.13-1 Appeal Rights
Chapter 306- TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING LAW
306.1. Purpose and Policy
306.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
306.3. Definitions
306.4. Scope
306.5. Licenses
306.6. Patrons
306.7. Physical Facilities and Environment
306.8. Personnel
306.9. Equipment
306.10. Cleaning and Sterilization
306.11. Preparation and Care of Site
306.12. Temporary Establishments
306.13. Enforcement
Chapter 307 - ANONYMOUS LETTERS POLICY
307.1. Purpose and Policy
307.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
307.3. Definitions
307.4. Procedures for Handling Anonymous Information
TITLE 4. ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 401 - TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
401.1. Purpose and Policy
401.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
401.3. Definitions
401.4. Jurisdiction
401.5. Tribal Environmental Response Program (TERP)
401.6. Environmental Quality Standards
401.7. Discharge of Hazardous Substances
401.8. Remedial Actions
401.9. Case Closure or No Further Action
401.10. Enforcement and Penalties
401.11. Appeals
Chapter 402 - NON-METALLIC MINE RECLAMATION
402.1 Purpose and Policy
402.2 Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
402.3 Definitions
402.4 Administration
402.5 Applicability
402.6 Standards
402.7 Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit
402.8 Reclamation Plan
402.9 Financial Assurance
402.10 Public Notice and Right of Hearing
402.11 Alternative Requirements
402.12 Permit Duration
402.13 Permit Transfer
402.14. Review
402.15. Permit Modification
402.16. Permit Suspension or Revocation
402.17. Annual Operator Reporting
402.18. Annual Fees
402.19. Regulatory Reporting and Documentation
402.20. Completed Reclamation-Reporting, Certification and Effect
402.21. Permit Termination
402.22. Right of Entry and Inspection
402.23. Violations
Chapter 403 - WOODCUTTING ORDINANCE
403.1 Purpose.
403.2 Definitions.
403.3 Application.
403.4 Tribal Policy.
403.5 Enforcement.
Chapter 404 - WELL ABANDONMENT
404.1. Purpose and Policy 404.5. Well Operation Permit
404.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal 404.6. Abandonment Procedures
404.3. Definitions 404.7. Penalties
404.4. Abandonment Required 404.8. Conflict with Federal
Chapter 405 - RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
405.1 Purpose and Policy
405.2 Adoption and Amendment
405.3 Effective Date
405.4 Definitions
405.5 Recycling Applicability and Prohibitions
405.6 Management of Separated Recyclable Materials
405.7 Responsibilities and Disposal
405.8 Prohibition on Disposal of Recyclable Materials Separated for Recycling
405.9 Non-Collectable Materials
405.10 Right to Reject Materials
405.11 Solid Waste
405.12 Enforcement
405.13 Administration and Interpretation
Chapter 406 - HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING
406.1. Purpose and Policy
406.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
406.3. Definitions
406.4. Jurisdiction
406.5. Administration and Supervision
406.6. Licenses and Permits
406.7. General Regulations
406.8. Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control
406.9. Hunting
406.10. Enforcement and Penalties
Rule # 1-13 – Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Handbook
I. Purpose, Authority, Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
II. Definitions
III. General Requirements
IV. Available Permits
V. Tree Stands
VI. Blinds
VII. Baiting
VIII. Endangered, Threatened and
Protected Species
IX. Possession, Registration and Transportation of Carcasses
X. Fishing
XI. General Regulations
XII. Health Advisory
XIII. Enforcement
Chapter 407 - ON-SITE WASTE DISPOSAL
407.1. Introduction
407.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
407.3. Definitions
407.4. General Requirements
407.5. Permits and Applications
407.6. Inspections
407.7. Administration and Enforcement
Chapter 408 - SANITATION ORDINANCE
408.1. Purpose and Policy
408.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
408.3. Definitions
408.4. Sanitary District and Utilities Department
408.5. Management and Finances
408.6. Unlawful actions and Requirements
408.7. Standard Participation Contract
408.8. Sanitary District Charges and Fees
408.9. Building Sewers and Connections
408.10. Building Sewer Contractors
408.11. Violations of Ordinance
408.12. Appellate Review
408.13. Billing
408.14. Real Property
408.15. Water and Sewer Main Extension Rule
408.16. Connection to the Water Department s Water Works System
408.17. Miscellaneous
Chapter 409 - WATER RESOURCES
409.1. Policy and Purpose
409.2. Authority
409.3. Definitions
409.4. Powers and Duties
409.5. Review
409.6. Enforcement; Reporting
Chapter 410 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
410.1. Purpose and Policy
410.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
410.3. Definitions
410.4. Age Requirements
410.5. Rules of Operation
410.6. Enforcement
410.7. Sanctions
Chapter 411 - CLEAN AIR POLICY
411.1. Purpose and Policy
411.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
411.3. Definitions
411.4. Regulation of Smoking
TITLE 5. BUSINESS
Chapter 501 - ONEIDA NATION GAMING ORDINANCE
501.1. Purpose and Policy
501.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
501.3. Jurisdiction
501.4. Definitions
501.5. Oneida Business Committee: Powers and Duties
501.6. Oneida Gaming Commission
501.7. Gaming Surveillance: Powers, Duties and Limitations
501.8. [Reserved for future use.]
501.9. Gaming Security Department
501.10. Background Investigations
501.11. Licenses, Generally
501.12. Gaming Employee License
501.13. Gaming Services Licensing and Non-Gaming Services Permitting
501.14. Gaming Facility License
501.15. Gaming Operator License
501.16. Games
501.17. Allocation of Gaming Funds
501.18. Audits
501.19. Enforcement and Penalties
Chapter 502 - INDIAN PREFERENCE IN CONTRACTING
502.1. Purpose and Policy
502.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
502.3. Definitions
502.4. Jurisdiction
502.5. Indian Preference Office
502.6. Certification of Entities
502.7. Application of Indian Preference
502.8. Skills Bank and Qualified Trades Workers
502.9. Compliance Agreements
502.10. Office Investigations and Enforcement
Chapter 503 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POLICY
503.1. Purpose and Policy
503.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
503.3. Definitions
503.4. Form of Contract
503.5. Approval Requirements
Chapter 504 - SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
504.1. Purpose and Policy
504.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
504.3. Definitions
504.4. The Tribe's Role in the Program
504.5. The Bank's Role in the Program
504.6. Eligibility and Requirements for Application and Receipt of a Program Loan
504.7. Loan Terms and Conditions
504.8. Loan Review Process
504.9. Loan Closing Procedures
504.10. Post-Closing Procedures
504.11. Obligations of the Loan Recipient
504.12. Collection and Enforcement
504.13. Grant Program
Chapter 505 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
505.1. Purpose and Policy
505.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
505.3. Definitions
505.4. Department Authority and Responsibilities
505.5. Registration of Motor Vehicles
505.6. Grounds for Refusing Registration
505.7. Design, Procurement and Issuance of Registration Plates
505.8. Display of Registration Plates
505.9. Penalties and Appeals
Chapter 506 - VENDOR LICENSING
506.1. Purpose and Policy.
506.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal.
506.3. Definitions
506.4. Scope
506.5. Application/Renewal Procedures
506.6. Fees for Licensure
506.7. Revocation of Vendor’s License
506.8. Exemptions and Deferments
506.9. Department Decisions
Chapter 507 - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSING LAW
507.1. Purpose and Policy
507.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
507.3. Definitions
507.4. Tribal Licenses
507.5. Violations of Law
Chapter 509 - ROOM TAX LAW
509.1. Purpose and Policy
509.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
509.3. Definitions
509.4. Tax Imposed
509.5. Operator’s Duties
509.6. Enforcement and Appeals
TITLE 6. PROPERTY & LAND
Chapter 601 - REAL PROPERTY
601.1. Purpose and Policy
601.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
601.3. Definitions
601.4. General Provisions
601.5. Holding of Ownership
601.6. Legal Descriptions
601.7. Title Transfer
601.8. Probate
601.9. Leasing of Real Property
601.10. Records
601.11. Real Estate Education Requirements and Certifications
601.12. Organization
Rule # 1 – Homeownership by Independent Purchase (HIP) Program
1.1. Purpose and Policy
1.2. Adoption and Authority
1.3. Definitions
1.4. General
1.5. Eligible Buyers
1.6. Eligible Properties
1.7. Required Process
Rule # 2 – Comprehensive Housing Division Residential Sales
2.1. Purpose and Effective Date
2.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
2.3. Definitions
2.4. Advertising and Showings
2.5. Right of First Refusal to Current Tenant
2.6. Prequalification
2.7. Offers to Purchase
2.8. Final Decision
Chapter 602 - LEASING
602.1. Purpose and Policy
602.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
602.3. Definitions
602.4. General Provisions
602.5. Lease Document Requirements
602.6. Residential Leases
602.7. Agricultural Leases
602.8. Business Leases
602.9. Environmental and Cultural Reviews
602.10. Lease Management
602.11. Enforcement
602.12. Leasing Actions
Rule # 1 – Residential Leasing
1.1. Purpose and Policy
1.2. Adoption and Authority
1.3. Definitions
1.4. Residential Lease Eligibility, Cost, Duration, and Application
1.5. Application Review and Residential Lease Approval
1.6. Residential Lease by Guardian
1.7. Residential Lease Transfer
1.8. Residential Sublease
1.9. Residential Lease Termination
1.10 Compensation for Improvements upon Residential Lease Termination
1.11 Residential Leasing Actions
Rule #2 – Agriculture LEASES
2.1 Purpose and Authority
2.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
2.3 Definitions
2.4 Procedures
Rule #3 – COMMERCIAL LEASES
3.1 Purpose and Authority
3.2 Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
3.3 Definitions
3.4 Procedures
Chapter 603 - BUILDING CODE
603.1 Purpose
603.2 Adoption, Amendment, Applicability and Repeal
603.3 Definitions
603.4 Standards
603.5 Zoning Administration and Inspections
603.6 Building Permits
603.7 Fees and Insurance Requirements
603.8 Cash Deposit Guaranteeing Compliance
603.9 General Penalty
603.10 Unsafe Buildings, Razing or Repair
603.11 Structural Portion to be Inspected
603.12 Successive Inspections to Be Made
603.13 Excavations
603.14 Abandoned or Water-Filled Excavations
603.15 Littering and Damage to Property
603.16 Contractors’ License
603.17 Lot Corners
603.18 Minimum Building Elevations
603.19 Materials Approved by Wisconsin Department of Commerce
603.20 Razing of Buildings
603.21 Moving of Buildings
603.22 Outside Fire Escapes
603.23 Swimming Pools
603.24 Appeals
Chapter 604 - CONDOMINIUM ORDINANCE
604.1. Purpose and Policy
604.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
604.3. Definitions
604.4. General Application of this Law
604.5. Rules of Construction
604.6. Association of Unit Owners
604.7. Bylaws
604.8. Declaration
604.9. Establishment of a Condominium
604.10. Condominium Plat
604.11. Percentage Interests
604.12. Use of Common Elements
604.13. Common Expenses and Common Surpluses
604.14. Insurance
604.15. Repair or Reconstruction
604.16. Eminent Domain
604.17. Books and Receipts and Expenditures
604.18. Separate Taxation
604.19. Mechanics’ and Materialmens’ Liens
604.20. Liability
604.21. Personal Application
604.22. Easements and Encroachments
604.23. Disclosure Requirements
604.24. Blanket Mortgages and Other Blanket Liens
604.25. Provisions Requiring Employment of Declarant
604.26. Appeals to Land Commission
Chapter 605 - ZONING AND SHORELAND PROTECTION
605.1 Purpose, Policy, Authority and Scope
605.2 Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
605.3 Definitions
605.4 Organization
605.5 Zoning Maps
605.6 General Regulations
605.7 Districts
605.8 District Overlays
605.9 Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
605.10 Permits
605.11 Regulation of Signs
605.12 Non-Point Source Pollution, Reclamation, and Bonding
605.13 Rezoning Property and Amending District Boundary Lines
605.14 Enforcement and Penalties
605.15 Appeals
Chapter 606 - TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
606.1. Purpose
606.2. Adoption, Amendment, Applicability and Repeal
606.3. Definitions
606.4. Tribal Findings and Declaration
606.5. Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement
606.6. Rules and Regulations
Chapter 607 - LOCAL LAND USE REGULATION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
607.1. Purpose and Policy
607.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
607.3. Definitions
607.4. Eligible Individuals and Businesses
607.5. Reimbursement and Denials
607.6. Appeals
Chapter 608 - DISPOSITION OF EXCESS TRIBAL PROPERTY POLICY
608.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
608.3. Definitions
608.4. Procedures
608.5. Community Benefit
608.6. Public Auction
608.7. Gaming Equipment
Chapter 609 - PUBLIC USE OF TRIBAL LAND
609.1. Purpose and Policy
609.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
609.3. Definitions
609.4. Environmental Resource Board
609.5. Land Access Map
609.6. Trespass
609.7. Violations and Appeals
Land Map
Citation Schedule
Chapter 610 - EVICTION AND TERMINATION
610.1. Purpose and Policy
610.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
610.3. Definitions
610.4. Administrative Rulemaking Authority
610.5. Early Contract Termination
610.6. Failure to Vacate Following Notice of Eviction or Contract Expiration
610.7. Withholding From and Return of Security Deposits
610.8. Eviction and Termination Actions
Rule # 1 – Disposal of Abandoned Personal Property
1.1. Purpose and Delegation
1.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
1.3. Definitions
1.4. Storage and Disposal of Personal Property
Chapter 611 - LANDLORD-TENANT
611.1. Purpose and Policy
611.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
611.3. Definitions
611.4. Rental Programs
611.5. Rental Agreement Documents
611.6. Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants
611.7. Domestic Abuse Protections
611.8. Sex Offender Registry
611.9. Termination of Tenancy at Death of Tenant
611.10. Landlord or Tenant Actions
Rule # 1 – General Rental Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements
1.1. Purpose and Effective Date
1.2. Adoption and Authority
1.3. Definitions
1.4. Eligibility Requirements
1.5. Application Process and Waitlist
1.6. Tenant Selection
1.7. Security Deposits
1.8. Annual Inspection and Rental Agreement Renewal
1.9. Rental Agreement Cancellation
Rule # 2 – Income Based Rental Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements
2.1. Purpose and Delegation
2.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
2.3. Definitions
2.4. Eligibility Requirements
2.5. Application Process and Wait List
2.6. Tenant Selection
2.7. Rental Unit Catalog, Setting Rents and Security Deposits
2.8. Annual Inspection and Rental Agreement Renewal
2.9. Rental Agreement Cancellation
Rule No. 3 – Elder Rental Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements
3.1. Purpose and Delegation
3.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
3.3. Definitions
3.4. Eligibility Requirements
3.5. Applications and Tenant Selection
3.6. Security Deposits and Pets
3.7. Annual Inspection and Rental Agreement Renewal
3.8. Rental Agreement Cancellation
Rule # 4 – Income Based Rent to Own Program Eligibility, Selection and Other Requirements
4.1. Purpose and Effective Date
4.2. Adoption and Authority
4.3. Definitions
4.4. Eligibility Requirements
4.5. Application Process and Wait List
4.6. Tenant Selection
4.7. Setting Rents
4.8. Annual Inspection and Background Check
4.9. Rent to Own Agreement Cancellation
Chapter 612 - MORTGAGE and FORECLOSURE
612.1. Purpose and Policy.
612.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal.
612.3. Definitions.
612.4. Mortgage Programs.
612.5. Default.
612.6. Agreement to Cure Default.
612.7. Foreclosure.
612.8. Appeal Rights
Rule # 1 – Mortgage Programs, Guidelines and Requirements
1.1. Purpose and Effective Date
1.2. Adoption, Amendment and Repeal
1.3. Definitions
1.4. Mortgage Eligibility Requirements
1.5. Mortgage Application
1.6. Appraisal, Inspection and Closing Costs
1.7. Interest Rates and Payment Terms
1.8. Subordination Agreement
1.9. Reports and Documents Required Prior to Entering a Mortgage
1.10. Tribal Loan Credit (TLC) Program
1.11. Refinancing a Loan Held by the Nation
1.12. Final Decision
TITLE 7. CHILDREN, ELDERS & FAMILY
Chapter 701 - MARRIAGE
701.1. Purpose and Policy
701.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
701.3. Definitions
701.4. Marriages, Generally
701.5. Marriage Document and Marriage Ceremony
701.6. Marriages Conducted to Avoid the Law and Immaterial Irregularities
701.7. Penalties
Rule #1 – Marriage License Fee Schedule
1.1 Purpose, Authority and Effective Date
1.2 Adoption
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Fees
Rule #2 – Marriage Law Fine Schedule
2.1 Purpose, Authority and Effective Date
2.2 Adoption
2.3 Definitions
2.4 Fines
Chapter 702 - DIVORCE, ANNULMENT, LEGAL SEPARATION
702.1. Purpose and Policy
702.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
702.3. Definitions
702.4. Jurisdiction
702.5. Summons and Petition
702.6. Peacemaking and Mediation
702.7. Affirmation and Annulment
702.8. Legal Separation and Divorce
702.9. Property Division and Maintenance
Chapter 703 - PATERNITY
703.1. Purpose and Policy
703.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
703.3. Definitions
703.4. Jurisdiction
703.5. Paternity – Generally
703.6. Establishing Paternity through Order of the Court
703.7. Paternity Established by Other Jurisdictions
Chapter 704 - CHILD SUPPORT
704.1. Purpose and Policy
704.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal, Other Laws and Agency Rules
704.3. Definitions
704.4. Jurisdiction
704.5. Child Support Orders
704.6. Hearing Procedures
704.7. Child Support Determination
704.8. Content and Effect of Order
704.9. Enforcement of Order
704.10. Modification of Order
704.11. Full Faith and Credit for Foreign Child Support Orders
704.12. Right of Appeal
Rule # 1 - DEVIATION FROM CHILD SUPPORT PERCENTAGE STANDARDS
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Definitions
1.3. Support Orders
1.4. Determining the Child Support Obligation in Special Circumstances
Rule # 2 -ENFORCEMENT TOOLS
2.1. Purpose and Effective Date
2.2 Definition
2.3. Compliance Plan
2.4. Notice of Enforcement Actions
2.5. Liens
2.6. Seizure of Property
2.7. Other Enforcement Tools
2.8. Family Court Enforcement Action
2.9. Alternative Payment Plans
Chapter 705 - CHILD CUSTODY, PLACEMENT, AND VISITATION
705.1. Purpose and Policy
705.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
705.3. Definitions
705.4. General Provisions
705.5. Jurisdiction
705.6. Commencing a Custody Proceeding
705.7. Peacemaking and Mediation
705.8. Guardian Ad Litem
705.9. Temporary Orders
705.10. Custody and Physical Placement
705.11. Visitation Rights of Certain Persons
705.12. Revision of Orders
705.13. Enforcement of Physical Placement Orders
705.14 Moving the Child’s Residence Within or Outside the State
Chapter 708 - CHILDREN’S CODE
708.1. Purpose and Policy
708.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
708.3. Definitions
708.4. Scope
708.5. Jurisdiction
708.6. Nation’s Child Welfare Attorney
708.7. Indian Child Welfare Department Duties and Responsibilities
708.8. Guardian ad litem
708.9. Advocate
708.10. Cultural Wellness Facilitator and Healer
708.11. Order of Placement Preferences
708.12. Notice of Petition
708.13. Hearings (General)
708.14. Discovery and Records
708.15. Taking a Child into Custody
708.16. Emergency Custody Hearing
708.17. Petition for a Child in Need of Protection or Services
708.18. Consent Decree
708.19. Plea Hearing for a Child in Need of Protection or Services
708.20. Fact-finding Hearing for a Child in Need of Protection or Services
708.21. Department’s Disposition Report for a Child in Need of Protection or Services
708.22. Dispositional Hearing for a Child in Need of Protection or Services
708.23. Permanency Plans
708.24. Change in Placement
708.25. Trial Reunification
708.26. Revision of Dispositional Orders
708.27. Extension of Dispositional Orders
708.28. Continuation of Dispositional Orders
708.29. Guardianship for Certain Children in Need of Protection or Services
708.30. Revisions of Guardianship Order
708.31. Termination of Guardianship
708.32. Termination of Parental Rights
708.33. Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights
708.34. Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
708.35. Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
708.36. Initial Hearing on the Termination of Parental Rights Petition
708.37. Fact Finding Hearing for a Termination of Parental Rights
708.38. Department’s Termination of Parental Rights Report
708.39. Standards and Factors
708.40. Dispositional Hearings for Termination of Parental Rights
708.41. Adoption
708.42. Adoption Criteria and Eligibility
708.43. Adoption Procedure
708.44. Non-Compliance with a Residual Rights Agreement
708.45. Peacemaking and Mediation
708.46. Appeals
708.47. Liability
TITLE 8. JUDICIAL SYSTEM
Chapter 801 - JUDICIARY
801.1. Purpose and Policy
801.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
801.3. Definitions
801.4. General Provisions
801.5. Trial Court
801.6. Peacemaking and Mediation Division
801.7. General Civil Division
801.8. Court of Appeals
801.9. Internal Operating Procedures
801.10. Rules of Pleading, Practice and Procedure
801.11. Judges
801.12. Reprimand, Suspension and Removal of Judges
801.13. Retirement
Chapter 802 - ONEIDA TRIBAL JUDICIARY CANONS OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Preamble
Canon #1.
Canon #2.
Canon #3.
Canon #4.
Canon #5.
Chapter 803 - ONEIDA JUDICIARY RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
803.1. Purpose and Policy
803.2. Adoption; Amendment; Repeal
803.3 Definitions
803.4. General Provisions
803.5. Commencement of Action; Summons; Service of Process; Filing
803.6. Computing and Extending Time
803.7. Pleadings; Form of Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers; Procedure
803.8. Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions
803.9 Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Consolidated Motions; Waiving Defenses; Pretrial Hearing
803.10. Counterclaim; Cross claim; Third-Party Claim;
803.11. Amended Pleadings
803.12. Pretrial Meeting and Filing
803.13. Substitution of Parties
803.14. Discovery
803.15. Depositions
803.16. Interrogatories
803.17. Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or Entering onto Land, for Inspection and Other Purposes
803.18. Physical and Mental Examinations
803.19. Requests for Admission
803.20. Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions
803.21. Dismissal of Action
803.22. Consolidation; Separate Trials
803.23. Taking Testimony
803.24. Subpoena
803.25. Recesses; Personal Conduct
803.26. Contempt
803.27. Findings and Conclusions by the Court; Judgment on Partial Findings; Offer of Judgment
803.28. Judgment; Costs
803.29. Default; Default Judgment
803.30. Summary Judgment
803.31. Entering Judgment; Enforcement
803.32. Record of Proceedings
803.33. Relief from a Judgment or Order; Harmless Error
803.34. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
803.35 Injunctions and Restraining Orders
803.36. Behavior, Disability, Disqualification of Judges
803.37. Guardian Ad Litem
803.38. Hearing Procedure
803.39. Appeals
Chapter 804 - ONEIDA JUDICIARY RULES OF EVIDENCE
804.1. Purpose and Policy
804.2. Adoption, Amendment Repeal
804.3. Definitions
804.4. General Provisions
804.5. Judicial Notice
804.6. Presumptions
804.7. Relevance and Its Limits
804.8. Privileges
804.9. Witnesses
804.10. Opinions and Expert Testimony
804.11. Hearsay
804.12. Authentication and Identification
804.13. Writings, Recordings and Photograph
Chapter 805 - RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE
805.1. Purpose and Policy
805.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
805.3. Definitions
805.4. General Provisions
805.5. Initiating the Appeal
805.6. Appeal by Permission
805.7. Joint, Consolidated and Cross Appeals
805.8. Service, Filing and Certification
805.9. Time Computation
805.10. Motions
805.11. Briefs
805.12. Oral Argument
805.13. Entry and Form of Judgment
805.14. Interest of Judgments
805.15. Penalties
805.16. Substitution of Parties
805.17. Costs
Chapter 806 - FAMILY COURT
806.1. Purpose and Policy
806.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
806.3. Definitions
806.4. General Provisions
806.5. Jurisdiction
806.6. Appeal of a Family Court Decision
806.7. Judge
806.8. Powers of the Court and Duties of the Judge and Procedure
806.9. Rules of Pleading, Practice and Procedure
806.10. Reprimand, Suspension, and Termination of Judge
806.11. Retirement
Chapter 807 - ONEIDA FAMILY COURT RULES
Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Applicability
Rule 2. Appearances
Rule 3. Rules of Decorum
Rule 4. Divorce Proceedings
Rule 5. Paternity Procedure
Rule 6. Motion to Modify Legal Custody and/or Physical Placement
Rule 7. Default Judgment
Rule 8. Continuance
Rule 9. Written Decision
Rule 10. Children in the Courtroom; Children as Witnesses
Rule 11. Ex Parte Communication
Rule 12. Foreign Child Support Orders
Rule 13. Peacemaking and Mediation
Rule 14. Guardian ad litem
Chapter 810 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES
810.1. Purpose and Policy
810.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
810.3. Definitions
810.4. Competence
810.5. Scope of Representation
810.6. Diligence
810.7. Communication
810.8. Fees
810.9. Confidentiality
810.10. Conflict of Interest
810.11. Duties to Former Clients
810.12. Former Judge, Mediator, or Peacemaker
810.13. Client with Diminished Capacity
810.14. Declining or Terminating Representation
810.15. Duties to Prospective Clients
810.16. Role as Advisor
810.17. Candor and Impartiality toward the Judiciary
810.18. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
810.19. Counsel as Witness
810.20. Admittance to Practice and Disciplinary Matters
810.21. Misconduct
810.22. Civil Actions for Negligence or Violation of Duty
810.23. Disciplinary Actions
Chapter 811 - LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER
811.1. Purpose and Policy
811.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
811.3. Definitions
811.4. General Provisions
811.5. Attorney
811.6. Advocates
811.7. Discipline and Removal
Rule #1 –Application for Services
1.1 Purpose and Delegation
1.2 Adoption and Authority
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Eligibility
1.5 Representation
1.6 Fees and Costs
1.7 No Results Promised
1.8 Right to Discharge and Withdraw
TITLE 9. EDUCATION
Chapter 901 - TRUST SCHOLARSHIP FUND POLICY
901.1. Statement of Purpose
901.2. Adoption, Amendment, Conflicts
901.3. Definitions
901.4. Eligibility, Qualifications and Selection
901.5. Guidelines
901.6. Appeal
901.7. Budgetary and Reporting Responsibilities
901.8. Management
901.9. Policy Review
Chapter 902 - Child Care Department Consumer Complaint
902.1. Purpose and Policy
902.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal
902.3. Definitions
902.4. Filing of a Complaint
902.5. Complaint Coordinator
902.6. Responsibilities of the Complaint Coordinator upon Receipt of a Complaint
902.7. Types of Complaints
902.8. Determination of the Severity of Complaint and Complaint Investigators
902.9. Processing Level One through Level Three Complaints
902.10. Processing Level Four Complaints
902.11. Appeal
902.12. Video Surveillance
902.13. Employee Self-Reporting
902.14. Mandatory Reporting to the Oneida Business Committee
902.15. Parent/Teacher Organization
901.16. Enforcement
[Table of Contents created by NILL in April 2019, based on materials available on tribe's website.]