Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe: Tribal Laws

Table of Contents Updated: January 2016

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Table of Contents

Animal Control (June 8, 2007)
Ordinance No. 06/10/07: ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
I. General Provisions
1.01.001 Title
1.02.002 Authority and Declaration of Policy
1.02.002 Jurisdiction
1.02.003 Liberal Construction
1.02.004 Severability
1.02.005 Repealer
1.02.006 Definitions
II. Administrative and Enforcement
1.02.010 Tribal Law Enforcement
1.02.020 Delegation of Authority
1.02.030 Impoundment
1.02.040 Authorized Animal “Roundup”
1.02.050 Redemption of Animals
1.02.060 Disposition of Animals not Redeemed
1.02.070 Abandonment of Animals
1.02.080 Public Emergency
III. Animal Control
1.03.010 Responsibility for Animals
1.03.020 Licensing
(a) Fee and Certification of Rabies Vaccination Required
(b) Display of Tags
(c) Transfer or Change of Ownership
(d) Duplicate Tag
(e) Removal of Tag
1.03.030 Quarantine
1.03.040 Dogs Running at Large
1.03.050 Mandatory Leasing
1.03.060 Dogs in Heat
1.03.070 Dangerous Animals
1.03.080 Diseased Animals
IV. Civil Infractions
1.04.010 Infraction Penalties
1.04.020 Failure to Provide Care
1.04.030 Failure to Prevent Damage
1.04.040 Failure to Prevent Nuisance
1.04.040 Failure to Lease
1.04.050 Failure to Confine a Dog in Heat
1.04.060 Failure to Quarantine an Animal
1.04.070 Failure to Confine an Animal During a Public Emergency
1.04.080 Harboring a Dangerous Animal
1.04.090 Selling a Diseased Animal
1.04.100 Removing Impounded Animals
1.04.110 Removing Tag from Animal
V. Enforcement Procedures
1.05.010 Power of Enforcement
1.05.020 Notice of Violation
1.05.030 Service of Notice
1.05.040 Procedure
(a)  Rules of Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Court to Apply
(b) No Right to Jury Trial
(c) Appeals
(d) Power of the Court
1.05.050 Failure to Pay Fine
1.05.060 Disposition of Funds
1.05.070 Private Causes of Action
Certification

Bi-Annual Distribution Policy (March 19, 2012)
RESOLUTION #: 03/27a/12 Enacted Bi-Annual Distribution Policy
Bi-Annual Distribution
POLICY
Purpose
Eligibility Standards
Advance on the Annual Disbursement
1. Request
2. Minors
3. Approval and authorization
a. Enrollment
b. CAO or designee
c. Finance

Budget Ordinance (March 19, 2012)
Ordinance No. 3/38a/12: BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
ARTICLE I
Section 1.010 - Purpose
Section 1.020 - Authority
Section 1.030 - Definitions
ARTICLE II - BUDGET PROCESS
Section 2.010 Annual Budget
Section 2.020 Annual Budget Requests
Section 2.030 Content of Budget
Section 2.040 Amendment of Draft Budget
Section 2.050 Presentation of Final Budget
Section 2.060 Expenditure Not Required
Section 2.070 Authority to Expend Funds
Section 2.080 Carryover of Budget Authority
Section 2.090 Exhaustion of Third Party Funds
Section 2.100 Budget Transfers
(A) Transfers within Budget Categories
(B) Transfers Between Budget Categories
(C) Supplemental Budget
(D) Federal, State and Other Third Party Funds
ARTICLE Ill - REPORTING
Section 3.010 Monthly Reporting
Section 3.020 Financial Reports
Section 3.030 Indirect Cost Proposal
CERTIFICATION

Burial Fund Benefit Ordinance (June 5, 2011)
Ordinance No. 06/05/11: Burial Fund Benefit Ordinance
ARTICLE I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.010 – Title
Section 1.020 – Nonwaiver of Sovereign Immunity
Section 1.030 – Purpose and Authority
Section 1.040 – Burial Benefit is not a Right
Section 1.050 – Definitions
ARTICLE II – ESTABLISHMENT OF BURIAL FUND
Section 2.010 – Tribal Council
Section 2.020 – Amount of Fund
Section 2.030 – Adjustments to Fund
ARTICLE III –TRIBAL BURIAL BENEFIT
Section 3.010 – Who May Apply
Section 3.020 – Procedure for Application
CERTIFICATION

Charitable Contribution Policy and Grant Application (March 19, 2012)
RESOLUTION #: 03/23a/12 - Enacted Charitable Contribution Policy and Grant Application
CHARITABLE FUND GRANT
GRANT AWARD
ELIGIBILITY
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
REVIEW FOR CONSIDERATION
a. CAO or designee
b. Finance
c. TRIBAL COUNCIL
GRANT AWARD
a. Chief Administrative Officer
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
CHARITABLE CONTRABUTION APPLICATION

Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection (December 7, 2007)
Ordinance No. 12-11-07: CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS PROTECTION ORDINANCE
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Section 1 General Provisions
Section 1.01 Policy
Section 1.02 Repealer
Section 1.03 Definitions
Section 2 Reporting
2.01 Voluntary Reporting
2.02 Mandatory Reporting
2.03 False Reporting
Section 3 Reports
3.01 Manner of Making Report
3.02 Contents of Report
3.03 Confidentiality of Report
3.04 When Disclosure Permitted or Required
Section 4  Law Enforcement Agency Responsibilities
Section 5 Immunity from Civil or Criminal Liability
Section 6 Admissibility of Evidence
Section 7 Duties of Tribal Health and Social Services or ICW Program
Section 8 Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Child or Vulnerable Adult(s)
Section 9 Penalties
9.01 Criminal
9.02 Civil
CERTIFICATION

Civil Removal / Exclusion Procedures (May 3, 1985)
CHAPTER ONE: SCOPE
Section 1.1010 Jurisdiction
Section 1.020 Persons Subject to Removal/Exclusion
Section 1.030 Purpose
CHAPTER TWO: DEFINITIONS
Section 2.010 Children
Section 2.020 Complainant
Section 2.030 Exclusion
Section 2.040 Proper Authority
Section 2.050 Removal
Section 2.060 Sauk-Suiattle Community
Section 2.070 Tribal Law Enforcement
CHAPTER THREE: GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL/EXCLUSION
Section 3.010 Grounds for Removal/Exclusion
CHAPTER FOUR: STARTING AN EXCLUSION ACTION
Section 4.010 Complaint—Who May File
Section 4.020 Complaint—Contents
Section 4.030 Complaint—Filing
CHAPTER FIVE: EXCLUSION HEARING PANEL
Section 5.010 Exclusion for Hearing Panel—Generally
Section 5.020 Hearing Panel—Appointment
Section 5.030 Hearing Officer—Powers and Duties
Section 5.040 Exclusion Hearing Panel—Powers
Section 5.050 Exclusion Hearing Panel—Time of Hearing
Section 5.060 Exclusion Hearing Panel—Conduct of Hearings
Section 5.070 Exclusion Hearing Panel—Decision
Section 5.080 Exclusion Hearing Panel—Report to Tribal Council
CHAPTER SIX: DISMISSAL BY HEARING PANEL
Section 6.010 Notice of Dismissal to Complainant
CHAPTER SEVEN: ORDER FOR TEMPORARY REMOVAL/EXCLUSION
Section 7.010 Order for Temporary Removal or Exclusion—Contents
Section 7.020 Order for Temporary Removal or Exclusion—Service
Section 7.030 Order for Temporary Removal or Exclusion—Enforcement
CHAPTER EIGHT: EMERGENCY REMOVALS
Section 8.010 Emergency Removals—Grounds
Section 8.020 Emergency Removals—Right to a Hearing
Section 8.030 Notice of Opportunity to Request Hearing
CHAPTER NINE: HEARINGS BEFORE THE TRIBAL COUNCIL
Section 9.010 Scheduling Hearings
Section 9.020 Notice of Hearing—Content
Section 9.030 Notice of Hearing—Service
Section 9.040 Conduct of Hearings
Section 9.050 Evidence
Section 9.060 Standard for Decision
Section 9.070 Required Quorum
Section 9.080 Order of Exclusion
Section 9.090 Order of Exclusion—Contents
Section 9.100 Records
CHAPTER TEN: APPEAL
Section 10.010 Who May Appeal
Section 10.020 Notice of Appeal
Section 10.030 Filing Fee
Section 10.040 Preparing the Record
Section 10.050 Notice of Hearing
Section 10.060 Briefs
Section 10.070 Hearing
Section 10.080 Standard for Review
Section 10.090 Decision
Section 10.100 Written Opinion
CHAPTER ELEVEN: SEVERABILITY
Section 11.010 Severability
FORMS
Resolution # 31-85

Civil Traffic Code (August 20, 2004)
Chapter One – Civil Traffic Code
Subchapter I –General Provisions
1.1.000 Purpose
1.1.010 Jurisdiction
1.1.020 Means of Jurisdiction
1.1.030 Explanation of Privilege
1.1.040 Statement of Severability
1.1.050 Nonwaiver of Sovereign Immunity
Subchapter II – Definitions
1.2.000 Definitions
Subchapter III – Civil Traffic Infraction Procedure
1.3.000 Law Enforcement Officers to Enforce Traffic Codes
1.3.010 Notice of Infraction –Issuance by Law Enforcement Officer
1.3.020 Notice of Infraction –Issuance by the Court
1.3.030 Notice of Infraction – Form
1.3.040 Notice of Infraction – Time and Manner of Responses
1.3.050 Notice of Infraction – Four Options for Response
1.3.060 Notice of Infraction – Failure to Respond
1.3.070 Hearings –Scheduling by the Court
1.3.080 Hearing to Explain the Circumstances Surround the Infraction
1.3.090 Hearing to Contest the Determination That an Infraction Was Committed
1.3.100 Order of the Court
1.3.110 Suspension
1.3.120 Occupational License
Subchapter IV – Requirements for Drivers
1.4.000 Requirements Generally
1.4.010 Drivers to be Licensed
1.4.020 Operator’s License on Person
1.4.030 Learner’s Permit
1.4.040 Vehicle License Required
1.4.050 Liability Insurance or Other Financial Responsibility Required
Subchapter V – Vehicle Safety Equipment – Condition and Use
1.5.000 Vehicle Safety Equipment – Generally
1.5.010 Moving Vehicle in Unsafe Condition
1.5.020 Required Safety Equipment
1.5.030 Vehicles to be Equipped with Tires – Safe Condition Defined
1.5.040 Times when Illuminated Headlights and Taillights are Required
1.5.050 Multiple-Beam Headlights
1.5.060 Use of Multiple-Beam Headlights
1.5.070 Spot Lamps
1.5.080 Flags on Projecting Load
1.5.090 Wheel Projections
1.5.100 Body Projections
1.5.110 Safety Belts-Use Required
1.5.120 Child Passenger Restraints Required
1.5.130 Emergency Vehicles-Warning Lights
1.5.140 Firefighter’s Private Vehicle
1.5.150 Emergency Tow Trucks-Red Lights
1.5.160 School Buses and Private Carriers –Signals Required
1.5.170 School Buses and Private Carriers—Signs Required
Subchapter VI – Vehicle Travel – Rules of the Road
1.6.000 Vehicle Travel – Generally
1.6.010 Due Care Required
1.6.020 Speed Limits
1.6.030 Speed Limits – Changes by the Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Council
1.6.040 Slow-Moving Vehicle
1.06.050 Slow-Moving Vehicle to Pull Off Roadway
1.06.060 Drive on the Right Side of the Road
1.06.070 Turning, Stopping, Moving Right or Left – Signals Required
1.06.080 Turning at Intersection
1.06.090 Right of Way – Vehicle Approaching Intersection
1.6.100 Right of Way – Vehicle Turning Left
1.6.110 Right of Way – Yielding for Road Construction
1.6.120 Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection
1.6.130 Roadway Construction Zone
1.6.140 Yield to Transit Vehicles
1.6.150 Yield to Emergency Vehicles
1.6.160 Following Emergency Vehicle Prohibited
1.6.170 Crossing Fire Hose
1.6.180 Emergency Vehicles Exempted from Speed Limits, Due Care Required
1.6.190 Overtaking and Passing
1.6.200 Passing School Bus Prohibited
1.6.210 Drivers to Exercise Care Around Pedestrians
1.6.220 Following Too Closely
1.6.230 Restricted Access
1.6.240 “U” Turns
1.6.250 Backing
1.6.260 Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings
1.6.270 Stopping or Parking on Road
1.6.280 Stopping or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places
1.6.290 Unattended Motor Vehicle – Removal from Highway
1.6.300 Leaving Motor Vehicle Unattended
1.6.310 Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicle
1.6.320 Obstructing the Driver’s View
1.6.330 Riding in Trailers or Towed Vehicles
1.6.340 Coasting Prohibited
1.6.350 Alcoholic Beverages – Prohibitions
1.6.360 Off-Road Vehicles
Subchapter VII – Motorcycles
1.7.000 Motorcycles – Generally
1.7.010 Motorcycle Endorsement Required
1.7.020 Motorcycle Safety Equipment
1.7.030 Motorcycles – Headlights and Taillights Illuminated
1.7.040 Motorcycles – Exhaust System
1.7.050 Motorcycles – Eye Protection
1.7.060 Motorcycle – Operation for Roadways – Laned Roads
1.7.070 Motorcycles – Ride on the Permanent Seat Only
1.7.080 Motorcycles – Both Feed Not to be on the Same Side
1.7.090 Motorcycles – Clinging to Other Vehicles
1.7.100 Motorcycles – Temporary Suspension of Rules for Public Demonstration
Subchapter VIII – Pedestrians and Non-Motorized Vehicles
1.8.000 Pedestrians and Non-Motorized Vehicles – Generally
1.8.010 Pedestrians on Roadways
1.8.020 Bicycle Equipment
1.8.030 Non-Motorized Vehicles – Rules of the Road
1.8.040 Non-Motorized Vehicles –Clinging to Other Moving Vehicles
1.8.050 Yield to Emergency Vehicles
Subchapter IX – Property Damage – Materials on the Road – Accidents
1.9.000 Property Damage – Generally
1.9.010 Glass or Other Materials on Road Prohibited
1.9.020 Dropping Load Prohibited
1.9.030 Removal of Accident Debris
1.9.040 Interference with Signs and Signals
Subchapter X – Accident Reports, Stolen and Abandoned Vehicles
1.10.000 Driver’s Duty Upon Damaging Unattended Vehicle or Other Property
1.10.010 Driver’s Duty in Case of Injury or Death to Person or Damage to any Attended Vehicle
1.10.020 Officers Authorized to Remove Certain Vehicles
Subchapter XI – Enforcement
1.11.000 Fines
1.11.010 Use of Driving Record in Determining Fine
1.11.020 Record of Traffic Charges

Debt Collection (December 7, 2007)
Ordinance No. 12/2/07: TRIBAL DEBT COLLECTION
Section 1.010 Purpose and Scope
Section 1.020 Background and Intent
Section 1.030 Definitions
Section 1.040 Collection Process
(1) Debtor List
(2) Notice
(3) Admnristrative Review by Controller/Comptroller
(4) Appeal Procedure
(5) Appeal to Tribal Court
Section 1.050 Payment Plans
(1)
(2) Payment Credit
(3) Payment Proportional Distribution
Section 1.060 Reporting of Bad Debts
Section 1.070 Sovereign Immunity
(1) Sovereign lnununity of the Tribe
(2) Counterclaims
Section 1.080 Severability
CERTIFICATION

Election Ordinance  (October 19, 2012)
Resolution #: 10/7a/2012
Ordinance No. 9/11b/10: Election Ordinance
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 2. GENERAL ELECTION
Section 2.01 General Information
Section 2.02 Council Positions on Ballot
Article 3. ELECTION BOARD
Section 3.01 Appointment and Purpose
Section 3.02 Qualifications for Membership
Section 3.03 Term
Section 3.04 Board Confirmation
Section 3.05 Oath of Office
Section 3.06 Board Conduct
Section 3.07 General Rules of Procedure
Section 3.08 Duties of Officers
Section 3.09 Authority of Board
Article 4. NOTICE OF THE GENERAL ELECTIONS
Article 5. ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE AND REGISTRATION
Section 5.01 Eligible Voter List
Section 5.02 Appeal of Exclusion or Removal from the Eligibile Voter List
Section 5.03 Voter Registration Form
Article 6. CANDIDACY
Section 6.01 Eligibility
Section 6.02 Application
Section 6.03 Certification
Section 6.04 Notice to Voters of Certified Candidates
Section 6.05 Appeal of Certification Denial
Section 6.06 Withdrawal from Candidacy
Article 7. BALLOT PREPARATION
Section 7.01 Ballot Contents and Format
Section 7.02 Type and Amount
Article 8. VOTING
Section 8.01 Generally
Section 8.02 Voting
Section 8.03 Assistance to Disabled Voters and Active Military Duty Personnel
Section 8.04 Election Board Procedure for Receipt and Processing of Ballots
Article 9. RESULTS OF ELECTION
Section 9.01 General Process for Counting of Ballots
Section 9.02 Filling Unexpired Terms
Section 9.03 Certification of Election
Section 9.04 Recounts
Section 9.05 Reconciliation & Audit Report of the Election Board
Section 9.06 Rentention of Ballots
Section 9.07 Run-Off Election
Article 10. ELECTION PROTEST
Section 10.01 Filing
Section 10.02 Review by Election Board
Section 10.03 Court Hearing
Section 10.04 Protest Decision
Article 11. ELECTIONEERING DISRUPTION OF ELECTIONS PROHIBITED
Article 12. RETAINED LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITIES
Article 13. INSTALLATION OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
CERTIFICATION

Enrollment Ordinance (July 1, 2005)
Resolution #: 7/10/05
Section 1 Purpose
Section 2 Definitions
A. Adult
B. Applicant
C. Base Roll
D. Indian Blood
E. Sauk-Suiattle Indian Blood
F. Married
G. Pending Application
H. Certified Membership Roll and Supplemental Rolls
Section 3 Enrollment Committee
Section 4 Enrollment Clerk
Section 5 Enrollment Regulations
Section 6 Representation
Section 7 Addresses
Section 8 Qualifications for Enrollment
Section 9 Enrollment Process
A. Application Procedure
B. Reconsideration of Denial of Enrollment
Section 10 Revocation of Membership
A. Bases for Revocation of Membership
B. Procedure for Membership Revocation
Section 11 Appeals
A. Right to Appeal
B. Filing
C. Scope of Review
D. Burden on Appellant
Section 12 Enrollment File
Section 13 Blood Corrections
Section 14 Mathematical Errors
Section 15 Adoption into Tribe
Section 16 Close Social and Economic Ties
A. Tribal Employees
B. Persons Other than Tribal Employees
Section 17 Honorary Membership
Section 18 Construction and Severability
Section 19 Sovereign Immunity
Adoption and Certification

Enrollment Ordinance Amendment (June 7, 2006)
Resolution #: 6/7/06

Evictions Ordinance (May 20, 2005)
I. CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.010 Title
Section 1.020 Purpose
Section 1.030 Jurisdiction
Section 1.040 Severability
Section 1.050 Definitions
II. CHAPTER TWO: UNLAWFUL DETAINER
Section 2.010 Unlawful Detainer
III. CHAPTER THREE: EVICTION PROCEDURE
Section 3.010 Complaint and Summons
Section 3.020 Service of Notice
Section 3.030 Court Proceedings
Section 3.040 Enforcement
Section 3.050 Stay of Execution
Section 3.060 Appeals
Section 3.070 Abandoned Dwellings
Section 3.080 Disposition of Personal Property

Family Code (March 23, 1989)
Chapter 1.1 PURPOSE (reserved)
Chapter 1.2 JURISDICTION
1.2.010 Jurisdiction of the Family Court—Subject Matter
1.2.020 Territorial and Personal Jurisdiction
1.2.030 Jurisdictional Questions
Chapter 1.3 TRANSFERS OF JURISDICTION
1.3.010 Transfer of Jurisdiction to the Family Court
1.3.020 Transfer of Jurisdiction from Family Court to Another Jurisdiction
1.3.030 Notice to Other Tribes
1.3.040 Hearing on Transfer Petition
1.3.050 Transfers from the Family Court Involving Youths Enrolled or Eligible for Enrollment in the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe
1.3.060 Grounds for Deciding Transfer Petitions
1.3.070 Interim Orders to Protect a Youth Pending Transfer
Chapter 1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.010 Adult
1.4.020 Court or Family Court
1.4.030 Custodian
1.4.040 Delinquent Act
1.4.050 Domicile/Residence
1.4.060 Extended Family Member
1.4.070 Guardian
1.4.080 Guardian Ad Litem
1.4.090 Indian Tribe
1.4.100 Indian Youth
1.4.110 Out-of-Home Placement
1.4.120 Parent
1.4.130 Probable Cause/Reason to Believe
1.4.140 Qualified Elder, Historian, or Other Tribal Representative
1.4.150 Reservation
1.4.160 Tribal Status
1.4.170 Youth (Minor)
Chapter 1.5 THE FAMILY COURT
1.5.010 Establishment
1.5.020 Judges
1.5.030 Qualifications
1.5.040 Powers and Duties of Family Court Judge
1.5.050 Judicial Officer
1.5.060 Authority of Court
Chapter 1.6 SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF
1.6.010 Social Services Staff—Defined
1.6.020 Duties
Chapter 1.7 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE WORKER
1.7.010 Appointment
1.7.020 Qualifications
1.7.030 Resource Development
1.7.040 Duties Not Performed
1.7.050 Duties
1.7.060 Child Protective Services
Chapter 1.8 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
1.8.010 Indian Child Welfare Committee—Purpose
1.8.020 Indian Child Welfare Committee—Appointment and Duties
Chapter 1.9 PRESENTING OFFICER
1.9.010 Appointment
1.9.020 Qualifications
1.9.030 Duties
Chapter 1.10 GUARDIAN AD LITEM
1.10.010 Appointment
1.10.020 Qualifications
1.10.030 Duties
Chapter 1.11 CONFIDENTIALITY
1.11.010 Hearings and Conferences
1.11.020 Records
Chapter 1.12 SERVICE
1.12.010 Service
Chapter 1.13 CONTINUANCES
1.13.010 When to Order
1.13.020 Effect
Chapter 1.14 CONTEMPT
1.14.010 Contempt—Defined
1.14.020 Contempt—Summary Punishment
1.14.030 Contempt—Procedure in Other Cases
1.14.040 Contempt—Penalties
1.14.050 Contempt—Imprisonment Until Act is Performed
1.14.060 Bench Warrant
Chapter 1.15 RIGHTS OF PARTIES
1.15.010 Rights
1.15.020 Jury Trial
Chapter 1.16 SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
1.16.010 Sovereign Immunity
Chapter 1.17 RECOGNITION OF OTHER COURTS’ ORDERS
1.17.010 Recognition of Other Courts’ Orders
Chapter 1.18 SEVERABILITY
1.18.010 Severability
PART II - YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE
Chapter 2.1 STARTING A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE ACTION
2.1.010 Youth in Need of Care—Defined
2.1.020 Complaint—Filing
2.1.030 Mandatory Reporting of Abuse/Neglect
2.4.040 Immunity
2.4.050 Sanctions for Failure to Report
2.4.060 Contents of the Complaint
2.4.070 Receipt of Complaint by Tribal Law Enforcement
2.4.080 Receipt of Complaint by Indian Child Welfare Worker
2.4.090 Emergency Custody Orders—Grounds
2.4.100 Emergency Custody Orders—Content
2.1.110 Emergency Custody Order—Service and Duration
Chapter 2.2 FIRST HEARING REGARDING YOUTHS PLACED OUT OF HOME
2.2.010 Purpose of the First Hearing
2.2.020 Request for First Hearing—Contents
2.2.030 First Hearing—Time of Hearing
2.2.040 Notice
2.2.050 Presence of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
2.2.060 Presence of Counsel—Continuance
2.2.070 Court’s Findings—Release of Youth
2.2.080 Court’s Findings—Youth in Need of Care
2.2.090 Out-of-Home Placement
2.2.100 Fact Finding Hearing—Scheduling at First Hearing
Chapter 2.3 FACT FINDING HEARINGS
2.3.010 Purpose
2.3.020 Request for Fact Finding Hearing
2.3.030 Petition—Contents
2.3.040 Time of Hearing
2.3.050 Notice
2.3.060 Evidence
2.3.070 Burden of Proof
2.3.080 Agreed Order
Chapter 2.4 DISPOSITION
2.4.010 Predispositional Report—Purpose
2.4.020 Predispositional Report—Contents of the Plan
2.4.030 Predispositional Report—Placement Recommendations
2.4.040 Predispositional Report—Service
2.4.050 Additional Reports
2.4.060 Dispositional Hearing—Time
2.4.070 Dispositional Hearing—Notice
2.4.080 Conduct of Dispositional Hearing
2.4.090 Dispositional Alternatives for Youths in Need of Care
2.4.100 Dispositional Order is Final
2.4.110 Review Hearing
2.4.120 Modification for Violating the Court Order
PART III - GUARDIANSHIP
Chapter 3.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1.010 Intent
Chapter 3.2 STARTING AN ACTION TO APPOINT GUARDIAN
3.2.010 Petition—Who May File
3.2.020 Petition—Contents
3.2.030 Setting the Hearing
3.2.040 Notice of Hearing
3.2.050 Guardianship Report—Preparation
3.2.060 Guardianship Report—Service
3.2.070 Additional Reports
3.2.080 Guardianship Hearing—Purpose
3.2.090 Guardianship Hearing—Conduct
3.2.100 Grounds for Appointing a Guardian and Burden of Proof
3.2.110 Placement Preference
3.2.120 Enrollment Prior to Appointment of Guardian
3.2.130 Order of Appointment—Powers of Guardian
3.2.140 Visitation
3.2.150 Court Review
PART IV - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Chapter 4.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1.010 Purpose
4.1.020 Definitions
4.1.030 Liability of Enforcement
Chapter 4.2 CRIMINAL ACTIONS
4.2.010 Law Enforcement Response
4.2.020 Court Duties in Domestic Violence Prosecutions
4.2.030 No Contact Orders
Chapter 4.3 CIVIL ACTIONS—PROTECTIVE ORDERS
4.3.010 Petition for Protection—Who May File
4.3.020 Petition—Contents
4.3.030 Filing Fee
4.3.040 Effect of Other Proceedings Pending
4.3.050 No Bond Required
4.3.060 Hearing—Time and Service
4.3.070 Hearing—Civil Nature
4.3.080 Order of Protection
4.3.090 Temporary Orders
4.3.100 Service of Order
4.3.110 Violating the Order—Criminal and Civil Sanctions
4.3.120 Violating the Order—Arrest
RESOLUTION NO. 29/89

Gaming Ordinance (November 19, 1999)
RESOLUTION 11/29a/99
Section 1. Findings and Policy.
Section 2. Definitions.
Section 3. Ownership of Gaming.
Section 4. Gaming Commission.
4.1 Establishment of Gaming Commission.
4.2 Disqualifications for Office.
4.3 Terms of Office.
4.4 Removal from Office.
4.5 Quorum.
4.6 Officers and Duties.
4.7 Voting.
4.8 Meetings.
4.9 Compensation for Serving: Fringe Benefits; Reimbursement of Expenses.
4.10 Powers and Duties.
4.11 Annual Reports.
Section 5. Permitted Gaming Activities.
5.1 Unauthorized Gaming Prohibited.
Section 6. Gaming Revenues.
6.1 Tribal Property.
6.2 Use of Net Revenues.
Section 7. Operation of Gaming Establishments.
7.1 Gaming Permitted as Licensed.
7.2 Protection of Environment and Public.
7.3 Dispute Resolution.
Section 8. Audits.
Section 9. Audit Requirements.
Section 10. Licenses.
10.1 Licensing Requirements.
10.2 Burden on Applicant.
10.3 Applicant Claim of Privilege.
10.4 Release of Information.
10.5 Types of Licenses.
10.6 License Renewal.
10.7 Temporary Licenses.
10.8 License Investigations.
10.9 License Fees.
10.10 Standards.
10.11 Appeals.
10.12 Background Investigations.
10.13 Eligibility Determination.
10.14 Forwarding Licensing Applications and Reports to NIGC.
10.15 Granting a Gaming License.
10.16 License Suspension.
10.17 Facilities Licenses.
Section 11. Application Forms.
Section 12. Class II Gaming: Tribal-State Compacts.
Section 13 Interest in Management Contracts by Tribal Officials.
Section 14. Service of Process.
Section 15. Tribal Gaming Corporation
Section 16. Repeal of Prior Gaming Ordinances: Effective Date.
Section 17. Severability.
Section 18. Amendments.
Section 19. Sovereign Immunity Preserved.

General Committee and Ad-Hoc Board Ordinance (January 5, 2007)
ORDINANCE NO. 1/2/07: General Committee and Ad-Hoc Board Ordinance
10.0 Authority and Purpose
10.1 General Policy
10.2 Definitions
10.3 General Policies
10.4 Names
10.5 Membership
10.6 Vacancies
10.7 Removal of Members
10.8 Voting
10.9 Quorum
10.10 Conflicts of Interest
10.11 Appointment of Officers
10.12 Duties and Authorities/Powers of Officers
10.13 Meetings
10.14 Compensation
10.15 Financial Accountability
10.16 Severability
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Guardianship Ordinance (December 7, 2007)
Ordinance No. 12-10-07: GUARDIANSHIP ORDINANCE
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Section 1. Purpose.
Section 2. Definitions.
2.01 Guardian
2.02 Incapacitated persons and minors
2.03 Interested person
Section 3. Persons to Whom a Guardian May be Appointed.
Section 4. How a Guardian is Appointed.
4.01 By will
4.02 By Court appointment
4.03 Hearing
4.04 Order of Guardianship
Section 5. Duties of a Guardian.
Section 6. Reporting by the Guardian.
6.01 Initial Report
6.02. Annual Repmt
6.03 Contents of Report
Section 7. Termination of Guardianship.
Section 8. Voluntary Guardianship.
Section 9. Liability of a Guardian.
Section 10. Right to Counsel.
Section 11. Bond.
Section 12. Guardianship Oversight Committee.
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Housing Ordinance (May 19, 2005)
I. CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.010 Title
Section 1.020 Purpose
Section 1.030 Jurisdiction
Section 1.040 Severability
Section 1.050 Definitions
II. CHAPTER TWO: HOUSING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL
Section 2.010 Appointment and Membership
Section 2.020 Officers
Section 2.040 Quorum
Section 2.050 Voting
Section 2.060 Chairman’s Role
Section 2.070 Conflict of Interest
Section 2.080 Removal
Section 2.090 Compensation
III. CHAPTER THREE: MEETINGS
Section 3.010 Meeting Schedule and Notice
Section 3.020 Housing Committee Minutes
Section 3.030 Public Participation in Committee Meetings
IV. CHAPTER FOUR: HOUSING COMMITTEE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.010 Developing Policies, Rules, and Regulations
Section 4.020 Housing Committee Duties and Responsibilities
Section 4.030 Financial
Section 4.040 Personnel
Section 4.050 Confidentiality
V. CHAPTER FIVE: HOUSING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Section 5.010 Hiring and Responsibilities
Section 5.020 Department of Employees
VI. CHAPTER SIX: DELIQUENCY, BREACH, AND TERMINATION
Section 6.010 Delinquent Tenant or Homebuyer
Section 6.020 Notice of Delinquency
Section 6.030 Tenant or Homebuyer Otherwise in Breach of Lease or Agreement
Section 6.020 Notice of Breach
Section 6.030 Termination of Lease or Home Ownership and Occupancy Agreement by Housing Department
Section 6.040 Service of Notice

Hunting Regulations 2010-2011 (July 8, 2010)
Resolution #: 7/27d/10
1. General Opening
2. General Closures
3. Permits/Photo ID Required
4. Designated Hunter
5. Big Game Hunting Tags
6. Tags/Harvest Report Requirements
7. Ceremonial and Subsistence Hunts
8. Definitions of Uplands Game Birds
9. Definitions of Waterfowl.
10. Restrictions (Modern Firearms; Shotguns; Archery)
11. Open Areas/Area Restrictions

Indian Preference Ordinance (June 1, 2011)
RESOLUTION #: 06/07/11
Ordinance No. 11-10-07 : INDIAN PREFERENCE
ARTICLE I
1.01 Policy
1.02 Repealer
ARTICLE II
2.01 Definitions
ARTICLE III—PURPOSES AND INTERPRETATION
3.01 This Ordinance shall be interpreted and construed to fulfill the following purpose:
ARTICLE IV—JURISDICTION
4.01 Jurisdiction
ARTICLE V—INDIAN EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICY
5.01 Indian Preference
5.02 Exemption
5.03 Applicability
5.04 Covered Positions
5.05 Qualified Indians: Employment Criteria
5.06 Eligible Indians
5.07 Employer Retaliation Prohibited
ARTICLE VI—GRIEVANCES
6.01 Procedure
6.02 Powers of the Committee
6.03 Grounds for Determination of Wrongful Denial of Preference
6.04 Outside Non-Tribal Employers and/or Contractors
6.05 Tribal Employer
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Law and Order Code (August 10, 2006)
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.010 Title and Effective Date
Section 1.020 Amendments and Severability
Section 1.030 Nonwaiver of Sovereign Immunity
Section 1.040 Liberal Construction of Code
Section 1.050 Definitions
CHAPTER TWO: TRIBAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Section 2.010 Tribal Court—Judicial Power
Section 2.020 Tribal Court—Jurisdiction
Section 2.030 Tribal Court—Composition
Section 2.040 Tribal Court—Court of Record
Section 2.050 Tribal Court—Copies of Laws
Section 2.060 Tribal Court—Appointment and Removal of Judges
Section 2.065 Judge’s Oath of Office
Section 2.070 Tribal Court—Duties and Powers of Judges
Section 2.075 Tribal Court - Tribal Prosecutor
Section 2.080 Tribal Court—Court Clerk
Section 2.090 Tribal Court—Disposition of Monies
Section 2.100 Court of Appeals—Composition
Section 2.110 Court of Appeals—Jurisdiction
Section 2.120 Court of Appeals—Limitations
CHAPTER THREE: GENERAL RULES OF COURT
Section 3.010 Conduce of Court Proceedings
Section 3.020 Notice of Scheduling
Section 3.030 No Discussion with Jurors
Section 3.040 No Discussion with Judge
Section 3.050 Tribal Court Bar—General
Section 3.060 Tribal Court Bar—Admission
Section 3.070 Tribal Court Bar—Advocate’s Oath
Section 3.080 Tribal Court Bar—Roster
Section 3.090 Tribal Court Bar—Disbarment
Section 3.100 Tribal Court Bar—Contempt of Court
Section 3.110 Tribal Court Bar—Appeals
Section 3.120 Witnesses—Subpoenas
Section 3.130 Witnesses—Fees
Section 3.140 Witnesses—Oath or Affirmation
Section 3.150 Juries—Eligibility
Section 3.160 Juries—Number of Jurors
Section 3.170 Juries—Selecting a Jury
Section 3.180 Juries—Jury Instructions
Section 3.190 Juries—Verdict
Section 3.200 Juries—Fees
Section 3.300 Civil Actions—Filing Fee
Section 3.310 Civil Actions—Service of Process; Content of Summons
CHAPTER FOUR: RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Section 4.010 Purpose—Rules of Criminal Procedure
Section 4.015 Law Enforcement—Performance of Duties—Exempt from Prosecution
Section 4.020 Statute of Limitations
PROCEDURES BEFORE TRIAL
Section 4.030 Complaint—Defined
Section 4.040 Complaint—Requirements
Section 4.050 Complaint—Screening for Sufficiency
Section 4.060 Complaint—Issuance of Arrest Warrant
Section 4.070 Complaint—Must be Filed by Arraignment
Section 4.080 Complaint—Separate Violations; Lesser-Included Offenses
Section 4.090 Arrest—Defined
Section 4.100 Arrest—Without a Warrant
Section 4.105 Extraterritorial Fresh Pursuit—Authority to Arrest
Section 4.107 Extraterritorial Transport and Custody
Section 4.110 Arrest—Issuance of Warrant on Probable Cause
Section 4.120 Arrest—Warrant Requirements
Section 4.130 Arrest—Notification of Rights
Section 4.140 Summons—In Lieu of Warrant
Section 4.150 Search Warrant—Defined; Requirements
Section 4.160 Search Warrant—Issuance; Probable Cause
Section 4.170 Search Warrant—Execution and Return
Section 4.180 Search and Seizure—Without a Warrant
Section 4.190 Disposition of Seized Property—Inventory
Section 4.200 Disposition of Seized Property—Hearing
Section 4.210 Disposition of Seized Property—Contraband
Section 4.220 Arraignment—Defined
Section 4.225 Arraignment—Appearance by Prosecutor
Section 4.230 Arraignment—Unnecessary Delay
Section 4.240 Arraignment—Rights of Accused
Section 4.250 Arraignment—Receipt of Plea
Section 4.260 Bail—Release Before Trial
Section 4.270 Bail—Release by Law Enforcement
Section 4.280 Bail—Release Pending Appeal
Section 4.290 Withdrawal of Guilty Plea
Section 4.310 Subpoenas—Service
Section 4.320 Subpoenas—Proof of Service
Section 4.330 Subpoenas—Failure to Obey
PROCEDURES AT TRIAL
Section 4.400-4.499 (Reserved)
PROCEDURES AFTER TRIAL
Section 4.500 Sentencing—Guidelines
Section 4.510 Sentencing—Fines—Installment Payments
Section 4.520 Sentencing—Probation—Conditions
Section 4.530 Sentencing—Probation—Violation
Section 4.540 Sentencing—Parole—Conditions
Section 4.550 Sentencing—Parole—Violation
Section 4.560 Sentencing—Vacating Sentence
Section 4.570 Habeas Corpus—Who May Apply
Section 4.580 Habeas Corpus—For Purpose of Bail
Section 4.590 Habeas Corpus—How to Apply
Section 4.600 Habeas Corpus—Issuance of Writ
Section 4.610 Habeas Corpus—Service of Writ
Section 4.620 Habeas Corpus—Return of Service
Section 4.630 Habeas Corpus—Hearing on Return
Section 4.640 Habeas Corpus—Judgment
CHAPTER FIVE: CRIMES
Section 1 General Provisions

5.1.000 Title, Severability and Repealer
5.1.010 Criminal Jurisdiction
5.1.020 Nonwaiver of Sovereign Immunity
5.1.030 Custom/Other Law
5.1.040 Terms
5.1.050 Definitions
5.1.060 Identification of Drug Paraphernalia
Section 2 Crimes Involving Persons
5.2.000 Abduction
5.2.010 Aggravated Assault
5.2.020 Aiding or Abetting Suicide Attempt
5.2.030 Assault
5.2.040 Attempted Suicide
5.2.050 Coercion
5.2.060 Harassment
5.2.070 Intimidation
5.2.080 Kidnapping
5.2.090 Malicious Harassment
5.2.100 Manslaughter in First Degree
5.2.110 Manslaughter in the Second Degree
5.2.120 Murder in the First Degree
5.2.130 Murder in the Second Degree
5.2.140 Reckless Endangerment
Section 3 Crimes Involving Property
5.3.000 Arson
5.3.010 Breaking and Entering
5.3.020 Cutting Timber Without a Permit
5.3.030 Damage of Private Property
5.3.040 Damage of Tribal Property
5.3.050 Defacing Official Signs
5.3.060 Desecration of Religious Sites
5.3.070 Embezzlement
5.3.080 Extortion
5.3.090 Failure to Report a Fire
5.3.100 Forgery
5.3.110 Fraud
5.3.120 Malicious Mischief
5.3.130 Misbranding
5.3.140 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property
5.3.150 Removal of Landmarks or Navigational Markers
5.3.160 Robbery
5.3.170 Theft
5.3.180 Trespass
5.3.190 Unauthorized Use of Vehicles or Other Property
5.3.200 Unlawful Issuance of a Check
Section 4 Crimes Involving Community Health, Safety, and Welfare
5.4.000 Abandoned Iceboxes or Other Containers
5.4.010 Failure to Control Animal
5.4.020 Cruelty to Animals
5.4.030 Disorderly Conduct
5.4.040 Falsely Altering Emergency Services
5.4.050 Impersonation
5.4.060 Interruption of Public Services
5.4.070 Littering
5.4.080 Loitering
5.4.090 Product Tampering and Adulteration
5.4.100 Public Disturbance
5.4.110 Riot
5.4.120 Trapping
Section 5 Crimes Involving Sexual Conduct
5.5.000 Child Molestation
5.5.010 Incest in the First Degree
5.5.020 Incest in the Second Degree
5.5.030 Indecent Exposure
5.5.040 Prostitution
5.5.050 Rape
5.5.060 Sexual Abuse
5.5.070 Unlawful Intercourse
Section 6 Crimes Involving Minors
5.6.000 Special Considerations for Crimes Involving Minors
5.6.010 Alcohol or Drug Possession or Consumption by a Minor
5.6.020 Breaking Curfew
5.6.030 Child Abuse
5.6.040 Climbing on Rooftops
5.6.050 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child
5.6.060 Custodial Interference with Children
5.6.070 Desertion, Neglect, and Nonsupport of Children
5.6.080 Distribution of Alcohol or Drugs to Children
5.6.090 Failure to Send Children to School
5.6.100 Failure to Support Dependent Persons
5.6.110 Unattended Children in Car
Section 7 Crimes Involving Tribal Governmental Authority
5.7.000 Bribing a Public Official
5.7.010 Contempt of Court
5.7.020 Destruction of Evidence
5.7.030 Escape
5.7.040 Failure to Appear
5.7.050 Fight to Avoid Prosecution
5.7.060 Intimidation of Judges, Jurors, or Witnesses
5.7.070 Intimidation of a Public Official
5.7.080 Obstruction of Justice
5.7.090 Perjury
5.7.100 Resisting Arrest
5.7.110 Resisting a Lawful Order
5.7.120 Tampering with Evidence
5.7.130 Trading in Special Influence
5.7.140 Unauthorized Use of Tribal Property
5.7.150 Verbal Threat to Public Officials
Section 8  Anticipatory Crimes
5.8.000 Attempt to Commit a Crime
5.8.010 Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
5.8.020 Criminal Solicitation
Section 9 Crimes Involving Drugs or Alcohol
5.9.000 Consumption of Alcohol or Other Intoxicants in Public
5.9.010 Sale, Delivery or Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
5.9.020 Operation of Motor Vehicle Under the Influence
5.9.030 Possession of a Controlled Substance
Section 10 Crimes Involving Drug Paraphernalia
5.10.000 Advertisement of Drug Paraphernalia
5.10.010 Manufacture or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia
5.10.020 Nuisance
5.10.030 Possession and Use of Drug Paraphernalia
Section 11 Crimes Involving Weapons
5.11.000 Brandings Weapons
5.11.010 Loaded Firearm in Vehicle
5.11.020 Possession of Concealed  Handgun
5.11.030 Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public
5.11.040 Possession of a Weapon While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Controlled Substance
5.11.050 Possession of a Weapon in Tribal Court
5.11.060 Willful Aiming or Discharging of Firearm
Section 12 Crimes Involving Vehicles
5.12.000 Attempting to Elude Pursuing Police Vehicle
5.12.010 Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked
5.12.020 Hit and Run
5.12.030 Reckless Driving
5.12.040 Stolen Vehicle
5.12.050 Joy Riding
Section 13 Sentencing, Sentencing Guidelines, and Bail
5.13.000 Bail Schedule
5.13.010 Sentencing
5.13.020 Sentencing Guidelines
5.13.030 Mandatory Drug and Alcohol and FAE/FAS Evaluations
5.13.040 Mandatory Psychological and FAE/FAS Evaluations
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RESOLUTION #: 8/12A/06

Supplement to Law and Order Code (July 21, 2008)
RESOLUTION #: 7/28B/08

Native Employment Works Program (November 1, 2012)
RESOLUTION #: 11/31/12 - Native Employment Works Program (NEW) Application, Policies and Procedures
NEW PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1 INTRODUCTION
2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Application
2.2 Needy Client
2.3 Program
2.4 Service Area
2.5 The Tribe
2.6 New Employment
2.7 Training
2.8 Assistance
3 POLICY
4 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
5 PRIORITY
6 PROCEDURES
SAUK-SUIATTLE INDIAN TRIBE NATIVE EMPLOYMENT WORKS PLAN (July 2012-June 2013)
PART 1—PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
PART 2—SERVICE AREA AND SERVICE POPULATION/ELIGIBILITY
PART 3—ACTIVITIES AND SERVIECS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE NEW PROGRAM
PART 4—PROGRAM COORDINATION
PART 5—PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Nuisance Ordinance (October 9, 2009)
Ordinance No. 10/20/09 NUISANCE ORDINANCE
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
1.1.000 Purpose
1.2.000 Nuisance Defined
1.2.010 Abandoned Vehicle
1.2.020 Dangerous Structure
1.2.030 Fire Hazards
1.2.040 Graffiti
1.2.050 Grass and Weeds
1.2.060 Hazards
1.2.070 Health Hazards
1.2.080 Insects, Rodents, and Pest Harborage
1.2.090 Loud Music
1.2.100 Noise
1.2.110 Refuse, Noxious Substances, Hazardous Wastes
1.2.120 Uncontrolled Party
1.3.000 Other Definitions
1.3.010 Attractive Nuisance
1.3.020 Tribal Lands
1.3.030 Enforcement Officer
1.4.000 Violations
1.4.010 Civil Infraction
1.4.020 Abatement Order
1.4.030 Costs
1.5.000 Emergency Abatement
1.5.010 Procedure
1.6.000 Notice of Violation
1.6.010 When Required
1.6.020 Contents
1.6.030 Service of Notice
1.6.040 Certificate of Service
1.7.000 Procedure
1.7.010 Rules of Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Court to Apply
1.7.020 No Right to Jury Trial
1.7.030 Appeals
1.7.040 Power of the Court
1.8.000 Failure to Pay Fine
1.9.000 Disposition of Funds
1.10.000 Private Causes of Action
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Retail Sales Tax (October 3, 2008)
Ordinance No. 10/12/08: Retail Sales Tax
Section 1.010 Title
Section 1.020 Purpose and Scope
Section 1.030 Reservation of Right
Section 1.040 Authority
Section 1.050 Definitions
Section 1.060 General Sales Tax Imposed
Section 1.070 Exempt Sales
Section 1.080 Collection and Remittance of Taxes
Section 1.090 Revenue Distribution
Section 1.100 Enforcement
Section 1.110 Penalties for Late Filing or Late Payment
Section 1.120 Repealer
Section 1.130 Severability
Section 1.140 Sovereign Immunity
Section 1.150 Effective Date
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Rules of Court - Appellate (August 10, 2006)
Ordinance No. 8/13A/06 : RULES OF COURT--APPELLATE
1. Aggrieved Party May Appeal
(a) Right of Appeal
(b) Appeal in a Civil Action or Proceeding
(c) Appeal in a Criminal Action
2. Appeal—How Taken
(a) Filing the Notice of Appeal
(b) Joint or Consolidated Appeals
(c) Content of the Notice of Appeal
(d) Service of the Notice of Appeal
3. Appeal—When Taken
(a) Appeals in Civil Cases
(b) Appeals in Criminal Cases
4. Stay of Execution
5. Hearings and Continuances
6. The Record on Appeal
7. Powers of Appellate Court
8. Brief on Amicus Curiae
(a) When Permitted.
(b) Motion for Leave to File
(c) Contents and Form
(d) Time for Filing
(f) Reply Brief
(g) Oral Argument
9. Rehearing of Decision on Appeal
(a) Panel Rehearing
(b) Rehearing En Banc May Be Ordered
(c) Time for Filing Petition
(d) Length of Petition
(e) Response
(f) Call for a Vote
(g) Action by the Court
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Tribal Council Code of Ethics (May 7, 2004)
Resolution 05/02/04
Preamble
Definitions
Rules
Effective Date of Compliance
Adoption & Certification

Tribal Council Policy Procedures (September 19, 2006)
(Policy and Procedures For Resolution Submissions & Presentations To Tribal Council)
AGENDA SUBMISSIONS
TRIBAL MEMBERS
VISITORS
PRESENTING TO COUNCIL
CONDUCT DURING PRESENTATION/ DISCUSSION
REQUESTING COPIES OF RESOTUTIONS
RESOLUTION #: 9/19A/06

Tribal Council Removal Ordinance (December 12, 2007)
Ordinance No. 12/24A/07: TRIBAL COUNCIL REMOVAL ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY
SECTION 2. PURPOSE
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS
3.01 Felony.
3.02 Gross Neglect of Duty.
3.03 Malfeasance.
3.04 Misconduct.
3.05 Misdemeanor in Office.
3.06 Misdemeanor Involving Dishonesty.
3.07 Misfeasance.
3.08 Nonfeasance.
SECTION 4. AUTOMATIC REMOVAL
4.01 Grounds.
4.02 Procedure.
4.03 Replacement.
SECTION 5. REMOVAL BY TRIBAL COUNCIL
5.01 Grounds for Removal.
5.02 Procedure for Removal.
5.02.010 Notice.
5.02.020 Hearing.
5.02.030 Decision.
5.03 Replacement.
SECTION 6. REMOVAL BY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
6.01 Grounds for Removal.
6.02 Procedure for Removal.
6.02.010 Petition.
6.02.020 Special Meeting.
6.03 Replacement.
SECTION 7. APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT
7.01 Procedure.
7.02 Term.
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Utility and Environmental Services Ordinance (August 3, 2007)
Ordinance No. 8/4/07 : UTILITY AND ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES ORDINANCE
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.01 Title and Date
Section 1.02 Authority
Section 1.03 Purpose
Section 1.04 Policy
Section 1.05 Jurisdiction
ARTICLE II. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 2.01 General
Section 2.02 Appurtenances
Section 2.03 Customer
Section 2.04 Customer Lines
Section 2.05 Garbage
Section 2.06 Distribution System Lines
Section 2.07 Collection Lines
Section 2.08 Meter
Section 2.09 Manager
Section 2.10 Operator
Section 2.11 On-Site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
Section 2.12 Off-Reservation
Section 2.13 Regulation
Section 2.14 Sewage Disposal System Cleaner
Section 2.15 Tribal Community
Section 2.16 Contractor
Section 2.17 Utilities and Environmental Services
Section 2.18 Utility Authority
Section 2.19 Utility and Environmental Services Department
Section 2.20 Department
Section 2.21 Vendor
Section 2.22 Shall, May
ARTICLE III. UTILITY AND EVNRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND UTILITY AUTORITY
Section 3.01 Establishment of Utility and Environmental Services Department
Section 3.02 Utility Authority
Section 3.03 Utility Authority—Operating Organization
Section 3.04 Utility Authority—Powers and Responsibilities
Section 3.05 Utility Authority—Membership
Section 3.06 Term of Office
Section 3.07 Utility Authority—Method of Appointment
Section 3.08 Utility Authority Vacancies
Section 3.09 Officers
Section 3.10 Duties of Officers
Section 3.11 Meetings
Section 3.12 Quorum and Voting
Section 3.13 Meeting Agenda
Section 3.14 Compensation
Section 3.15 Public Hearings
ARTICLE IV. MANAGEMENT AND FINANCES
Section 4.01 Management Personnel
Section 4.02 Annual Budget
Section 4.03 User Fee Schedule
Section 4.04 Fiscal Year
Section 4.05 Depository
Section 4.06 Investments
Section 4.07 Disbursements and Receipts
Section 4.08 Records and Accounts
Section 4.09 Exclusive Use of Funds
Section 4.10 Audit and Reports
Section 4.11 Bonding
Section 4.12 Insurance
Section 4.13 Regulations and Policy
Section 4.14 Regulation: Policy Suspension Alteration
Section 4.15 Amendments
Section 4.16 Grievances
Section 4.17 Non-Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
ARTICLE V. UTILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES—OPERATION
Section 5.01 Services Provided
Section 5.02 Water Service
Section 5.03 Sewage Service
Section 5.04 Garbage Service
Section 5.05 Roads and Appurtenances
Section 5.06 Wireless Internet Service
Section 5.07 Future Services
Section 5.08 Maintenance Schedule
Section 5.09 Personnel
Section 5.10 Purchasing
Section 5.11 Equipment
Section 5.12 Inventory
Section 5.13 Public Relations
Section 5.14 Emergency Notification
Section 5.15 Staff Training
Section 5.16 Limits of Responsibility
Section 5.17 Right of Entry—Inspections
Section 5.18 Disruption of Service
Section 5.19 Permits
Section 5.20 Water Shortage—Service Preference
Section 5.21 Unnecessary Waste of Water
Section 5.22 Conservation of Resources
Section 5.23 New Customer Services
ARTICLE VI. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS
Section 6.01 Conditions for Service and Payments
Section 6.02 Maintenance, Repairs, Liability
Section 6.03 Customer Termination of Service, Abandonment
Section 6.04 Water Shortages
Section 6.05 Inspections
Section 6.06 Permits
Section 6.07 Cross-Connection
Section 6.08 Solid Waste Facilities
Section 6.09 Use of Sewer System
Section 6.10 Unauthorized Disposal
Section 6.11 Toxic Waste Disposal
ARTICLE VII. FEE SCHEDULES AND BILLING
Section 7.01 Fee Schedule Establishment
Section 7.02 Public Hearing
Section 7.03 Notice to Customers
Section 7.04 Billing Responsibility
Section 7.05 Monthly Statements
Section 7.06 Due Date
Section 7.07 Payment Past Due
Section 7.08 Delinquent Account
Section 7.09 Payment Arrangements
Section 7.10 Advance Deposits
ARTICLE VIII. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES; SANCTIONS
Section 8.01 Authority and Enforcement
Section 8.02 Attachment of Customer Property
Section 8.03 Penalty Schedule
Section 8.04 Sanctions Authorized
Section 8.05 Sanctions Guidelines
ARTICLE IX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 9.01 Validity, Severability
Section 9.02 Amendments
Section 9.03 Suspension of Ordinance
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[Table of Contents created by NILL in January 2016, based on materials available on tribe's website.]