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1996 Business Committee Resolutions

Author/Creator Citizen Band Potawatomi
Author/Creator Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
Date1996
MediumPaper (copy and parchment)
ClassificationsArchive
Object numberBC.BCR.1996
Description1996 BUSINESS COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION #96-1 - A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE SAC & FOX NATION THE RIGHT TO SERVE THE SERVICE AREA FORMERLY COVERED BY THE POTAWATOMI FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR FY-96.

RESOLUTION #96-2 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CHICKASAW NATION ASSUMING THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS/SERVICES OF THE CARL ALBERT INDIAN HEALTH FACILITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.

RESOLUTION #96-3 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO ENTER INTO A MATURE CONTRACT STATUS AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR P.L. 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT # 246-92-0060.

RESOLUTION #96-4 - A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MARIAN FLANAGAN TO THE VACANCY OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SIX-YEAR TERM INCURRED UPON RESIGNATION OF A JUDICIAL OFFICIAL.

RESOLUTION #96-5 - A RESOLUTION BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF ALL CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL JUDGMENT FUNDS BY THE
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES.

RESOLUTION #96-6 - A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE MANDATORY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1995 TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1995.

RESOLUTION #96-7 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-8 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-9 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-10 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-11 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-12 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-13 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-14 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-15 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-16 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-17 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-18A - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-18B - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-19 -

RESOLUTION #96-20 -

RESOLUTION #96-21 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.

RESOLUTION #96-22 - A RESOLUTION BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO ACCEPT THE
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED IN
RESOLUTION POTT# 95-81 TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE TRIBE, AND TO CHANGE ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHI P PROGRAM AND TO REQUEST A SECRETARIAL ELECTION.

RESOLUTION #96-23 - A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1995 TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1995.

RESOLUTION #96-24 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-25 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-26 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-27 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-28 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-29 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-30 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-31 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-32 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-33 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-34 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-35 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-36 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-37 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-38 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.

RESOLUTION #96-39 - A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING OF TITLE VI OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.

RESOLUTION #96-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO ENTER INTO A PULLTAB COMPACT WITH THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-41 - A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE RENEWABLE FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE OF THE FIRELAKE RESTAURANT TO CHARLIE COULON, dba CHARLIE'S FIRELAKE RESTAURANT.

RESOLUTION #96-42 - A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT RURAL ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR A REVOLVING LOAN FUND.

RESOLUTION #96-43 - A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR A MANAGEMENT PLAN TO FACILITATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF TRUST FUNDS FROM THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND ALLOW FOR TRIBAL CONTROL.

RESOLUTION #96-44 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL OF ALL THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA'S TRUST FUNDS
CURRENTLY MANAGED THROUGH THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF TRUST FUNDS MANAGEMENT PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUNDS MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1994.

RESOLUTION #96-45 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. GENE BRUNO TO THE POSITION OF SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA BUSINESS COMMITTEE.

RESOLUTION #96-46 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR FORMER SECRETARY/TREASURER BOB F. DAVIS AND HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY, THROUGH JUNE, 1998.

RESOLUTION #96-47 - A RESOLUTION OF INTENT BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO RAISE THE CAPITAL RATIO OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TO 8%.

RESOLUTION #96-48 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DON YOTT TO GAMING COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-49 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JO ANN JOHNSON TO THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE.

RESOLUTION #96-50 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUDGET FOR THE NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA) AND TRIBAL CHAPLAINCY BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,900.

RESOLUTION #96-51 - A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1996 TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996.

RESOLUTION #96-52 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.

RESOLUTION #96-53 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-54 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-55 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-56 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-57 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-58 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-59 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-60 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION BE RESEARCHED, ASSEMBLED AND DOCUMENTED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, ACQUISITION & GRANTS OPERATIONS, FOR FY-96 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00, FOR PURPOSES OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, PLANNING FOR A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, PER DIRECTIVE OF THE RESPECTIVE TRIBAL MEMBERS WHO COMPRISE THE IOWA, KICKAPOO & POTAWATOMI HEALTH CONSORTIUM, SAID CONSORTIUM DESIRING TO ENTER A GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT COMPACT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE PLANNING AND NEGOTIATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH COMPACT.

RESOLUTION #96-61 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION BE RESEARCHED, ASSEMBLED AND DOCUMENTED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, ACQUISITION & GRANTS OPERATIONS, FOR FY-96 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,500.00, FOR PURPOSES OF A TRIBAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE INITIATIVE. SPECIFICALLY, FOR THE CREATION OF POLICY & PROCEDURAL MANUALS TO MANAGE AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM WITH APPROPRIATE REPORTING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION, A HEALTH BOARD(S), SYSTEMS FOR ACCOUNTING, PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, THIRD PARTY BILLING, MEDICAL RECORDS, CENTRALIZED PROPERTY AND SUPPLY, PATIENT REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AND HEALTH PLANNING.

RESOLUTION #96-62 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA CREATING AN INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY.

RESOLUTION #96-63 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIQUOR OUTLET LICENSE.

RESOLUTION #96-64 -

RESOLUTION #96-65 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $400,000.00 1996-97 ANNUAL BUDGET FROM INTEREST ON PROGRAM MONEY FROM JUDGEMENT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1996.

RESOLUTION #96-66 - A RESOLUTION TO REPROGRAM UNUSED FUNDS FROM THE 1995-96 SET-ASIDE BUDGET TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY $195,000 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDING FOR THE TRIBAL PHARMACY AND HEALTH SERVICES.

RESOLUTION #96-67 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED STAFFING AT THE SHAWNEE AGENCY AS LONG AS REALTY, AGRICULTURE AND APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE KICKAPOO TRIBE CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED BY THAT OFFICE.

RESOLUTION #96-68 - A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED FORMULA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL BIA MONIES IDENTIFIED AS
AVAILABLE FOR ANADARKO AREA CONTRACT AND/OR COMPACT TRIBES.

RESOLUTION #96-69 -

RESOLUTION #96-70 -

RESOLUTION #96-71 -

RESOLUTION #96-72 - A RESOLUTION BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, HEREAFTER KNOWN AS
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, TO ADOPT THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY OF OCTOBER, 1995 AND AMENDED MAY, 1996.

RESOLUTION #96-73 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION BE RESEARCHED, ASSEMBLED AND DOCUMENTED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, ACQUISITION & GRANTS OPERATIONS, FOR FY-96 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00, FOR PURPOSES OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT NEGOTIATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE III OF THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, AS AMENDED. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION WILL HAVE COMPLETED PLANNING ACTIVITIES AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO NEGOTIATING A HEALTH COMPACT. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA ARE IN AGREEMENT EVIDENCED BY TRIBAL RESOLUTION TO NEGOTIATE A HEALTH COMPACT AND TO FINALIZE AN ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT.

RESOLUTION #96-74 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL CONTRACT APPLICATION FOR ALL TRIBAL SHARES WHICH PROVIDE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES TO CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND WHICH PRESENTLY ARE MANAGED BY THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, ROCKVILLE, MD., OKLAHOMA CITY AREA OFFICE AND SHAWNEE OK. SERVICE
UNIT. PURSUANT TO P.L. 93-638 TITLE I AND AMENDED BY THE P.L. 103-413 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION & EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO INDIAN TRIBES TO CONTRACT FOR THE HEALTH PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, FUNCTIONS & SERVICES TO TRIBES. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA ARE IN AGREEMENT EVIDENCED BY TRIBAL RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT FOR ALL TRIBAL SHARES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED HEALTH CARE.

RESOLUTION #96-75 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LEASE ON TRIBAL LAND LOCATED IN THE N/2 SW/4 SECTION 9-6N-5EIM, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, CONTAINING 80.00 ACRES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.

RESOLUTION #96-76 - A TRIBAL RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 102-477 CONSOLIDATION OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES.

RESOLUTION #96-77 - A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1996 TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1996.

RESOLUTION #96-78 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-79 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-80 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-81 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-82 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-83 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-84 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-85 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-86 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.

RESOLUTION #96-87 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION REQUESTING A MATURE CONTRACT STATUS AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR P.L. 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PROGRAM PHARMACY OCTOBER 1, 1996, CONTRACT # 246-93-0029.
Finding AidResolutions not available to public due to enrollment: 96-7 thru 96-18B, 96-21, 96-24 thru 96-38, 96-52 thru 96-59, 96-78 thru 96-86 Resolutions missing: 96-19, 96-20, 96-64, 96-69, 96-70, 96-71 96-1: SUMMARY: Resolution granting the Sac & Fox Nation the right to serve the service area formerly covered by the Potawatomi Food Distribution Program for FY96. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-1 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE SAC & FOX NATION THE RIGHT TO SERVE THE SERVICE AREA FORMERLY COVERED BY THE POTAWATOMI FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR FY-96. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Sac & Fox Nation has offered to provide a service to the Native American population residing within the service area of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma agrees to allow the Sac & Fox Nation at their cost to serve the service area formerly covered by the Potawatomi Food Distribution Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma requests the Sac & Fox Nation be granted the right to serve the area during FY-96. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# __, as approved on the __ day of __, 1995, with __ voting for, __ voting against, __ absent, and __ abstentions. [missing #’s/dates on original] John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-2: SUMMARY: Resolution in support of the Chickasaw Nation assuming the operations and programs/services of the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility for a period of one year. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-2 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CHICKASAW NATION ASSUMING THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS/SERVICES OF THE CARL ALBERT INDIAN HEALTH FACILITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi History of organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims of treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to strengthen its capacity in tribal government by improving and maintaining tribal programs and activities; and WHEREAS, the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility is located in Ada, Oklahoma, inside the external boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation, and WHEREAS, the Chickasaw Nation has expressed its desire to assume the operations, programs and services provided through and by the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility and the Ada Service Unit under either the authority of Public Law 93-638, as amended, or through a tribal self-governance compact, and WHEREAS, the Chickasaw Nation believes that it can improve upon the quality of services provided to all of the Indian people who rely upon that facility for their health care needs, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma fully supports and endorses the Chickasaw Nation's assumption of the operations, programs and services of the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility/Ada Service Unit through the provisions of either a contract under the authority of Public Law 93-638, as amended, or by a tribal self-governance compact for the period of one year. CERTIFICATION We the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi IndianTribe [as shown on original] of Oklahoma do herebycertify [as shown on original] that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pott # 96-2, as approved on the 26th day of July, 1995, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against,and [as shown on original] 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary-Treasurer 96-3: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma to enter into a mature contract status agreement with the Indian Health Service, Oklahoma City Area, to provide for P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination funds to be used for Contract Health Services Contract #246-92-0060. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-3 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO ENTER INTO A MATURE CONTRACT STATUS AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR P.L. 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT # 246-92-0060. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is interested in the further development of tribal capabilities for operations of health services for the benefit of all tribal members; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is fully aware of its options of contracts and has hereby chosen to apply for a Mature Contract Status for the Contract Health Services program; and WHEREAS, there is a need to provide comprehensive health care services. The goal is to provide for a continuum of services to the population through health educations, case finding, referral, follow-up and provision of support services; and WHEREAS, the Contract Health program has been in existence for more than three years and has had no significant and material audit exceptions in the annual financial audit of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe; and WHEREAS, these authorities will remain in effect until such time as the Business Committee chooses to withdraw said authorization and by subsequent resolution; and, WHEREAS, the Business Committee reserves the right to review any documents and any amendments prior to the signature by the Tribal Administrator; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma wishes to make application to the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health service P.L. 93- 638 funds for a Mature Contract Status for the Contract Health Services Program 246-92-0060. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify at the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-3, as approved on the 26th day of July, 1995, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-4: SUMMARY: Resolution to appoint Marian Flanagan to the vacancy of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Supreme Court for the remainder of the six-year term incurred upon resignation of a judicial official. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-4 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MARIAN FLANAGAN TO THE VACANCY OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SIX-YEAR TERM INCURRED UPON RESIGNATION OF A JUDICIAL OFFICIAL. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Supreme Court has a vacancy which was incurred through the resignation of an elected judicial official; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma has duly published in the Shawnee News Star [italicized on original] for a two-week period, as required, the vacancy, and has reviewed all applicants resumes'; [as shown on original] and WHEREAS, Section 5, Article 11 of the Constitution of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma states, in part, ""Vacancies in Tribal Judicial Offices may be filled by appointment of the Business Committee for the remainder of the unexpired term. Such appointment shall be valid for not more than one hundred twenty (120) days unless the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Council confirms the appointee to complete the remainder of the unexpired term"". NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe does appoint Marian Flanagan to the Supreme Court of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe for the period 1995-1998, which said period represents the unexpired term of the Supreme Court Judicial Official which recently resigned. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-4, as approved on the 9th day of August, 1995, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-5: SUMMARY: Resolution by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma to request the release of all Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Judgment Funds by the Secretary of the Interior to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe for management purposes. TRANSCRIPTION: [1st page of Resolution Bold text as shown on original] RESOLUTION POTT# 96-5 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF ALL CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL JUDGMENT FUNDS BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 1995 the General Council voted and approved the proposal to withdraw all Tribal judgment funds from trust and to be managed by the Tribe; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Title II of The American Indian Trust Funds Management Reform Act of 1994 The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma hereby expresses their desire to manage all judgment funds of the Tribe; and WHEREAS, once these funds are withdrawn from trust the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma acknowledges that the Secretary of the Interior has no further trust responsibility or liability for such funds; and WHEREAS, a satisfactory management plan will be developed and submitted for consideration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma request that once all documentation required by Title II of The American Indian Trust Funds Management Reform Act of 1994 is submitted and found acceptable by the Secretary of the Interior all judgment funds be released for Tribal Management. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-5, as approved on the 9th day of August, 1995, with 4 voting for, 1 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-6: SUMMARY: Resolution changing the mandatory Business Committee meeting from Thursday, August 31, 1995 to Wednesday, August 9, 1995. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-6 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE MANDATORY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1995 TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1995. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution, Article 14, Section 1 states that the regular meeting of the Business Committee shall be held the last Thursday in February, May, August and November; and WHEREAS, due to conflicting schedules of members of the Business Committee, the Business Committee meeting shall be held Wednesday, August 9th, 1995; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma approve the meeting date of August 9th, 1995. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-6, as approved on the 9th [corrected day made on original] day of August, 1995 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-22: SUMMARY: Resolution by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma to accept the recommended changes to the amendments as proposed in Resolution POTT #95-81 to change the official name of the tribe and to change eligibility for Scholarship and to request a Secretarial Election. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-22 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED IN RESOLUTION POTT# 95-81 TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE TRIBE, AND TO CHANGE ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO REQUEST A SECRETARIAL ELECTION. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, on September 25, 1995 Resolution Pott #95-81 was submitted for consideration and authorization for the conduct of a Secretarial Election on two (2) proposed Constitutional Amendments; and WHEREAS, on October 12, 1995 correspondence was received from the Anadarko Area office with a suggested change in wording on the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is receptive to the proposed change in wording which would now read; Amendment A ARTICLE I – NAME The official name of this Tribe shall be the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. (If approved, all references to the name of the tribe in the constitution would also be changed.) Amendment B ARTICLE 3 - MEMBERSHIP OF TRIBE Section 1. (g) Any member who is enrolled after Mav 5, 1989, who was not otherwise eligible for enrollment, shall not be eligible to participate in the Prosthetics Program, which was developed from Judgment Funds awarded in Dockets 15K, 29-J, 217, 15- M, 29-K, and 146. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma that pursuant to the authority of Article 19 of the Tribal Constitution a request is hereby made, for the Secretary of the Interior to call and conduct an election for the purpose of allowing eligible tribal members to vote on the aforementioned proposed amendments. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-22, as approved on the 23rd day of October, 1995, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-23: SUMMARY: Resolution changing the mandatory Business Committee meeting from Thursday, November 23, 1995 to Monday, November 27, 1995. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-23 CITIZEN BAND POTAWTOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1995 TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1995. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution, Article 14, Section 1 states that the regular meeting of the Business Committee shall be held the last Thursday in February, May, August and November; and WHEREAS, the last Thursday in November is Thanksgiving Day, the Business Committee meeting shall be held Monday, November 27, 1995; Now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma approve the meeting date of November 27, 1995. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-23, as approved on the 27th day of November, 1995 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-39: SUMMARY: Resolution to apply for funding of Title VI of the Older Americans Act. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-39 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING OF TITLE VI OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognizen [as shown on original] by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma intend to continue administering nutrition services and supportive services to elderly tribal members and elderly Indians in our service area; and WHEREAS, the program is inteded [as shown on original] to provide congregate and home delivered meals, information and referral services, social activities, transportation, arts and crafts and other related activities to elders age 53 and older; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe Health Services shall include health related screening, information and early detection and control of health problems; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe approves the submission of a grant application to the Human Development Services for the funding of a Title VI program of the Older Americans Act. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-39, as approved on the 27 day of Nov, 1995, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, and __ [as shown on original] absent. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis Secretary/Treasurer 96-40: SUMMARY: Resolution of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma to enter into a Pulltab Compact with the State of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 96-40 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO ENTER INTO A PULLTAB COMPACT WITH THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and reognized [as shown on original] by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and, WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and, WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma agrees that it is to the economic and financial benefit for the Tribe to enter into this compact with the State of Oklahoma, and that a compact be entered into with the State of Oklahoma, and WHEREAS, the parties understand and agree that the game shall be conducted in Potawatomi Indian country, hereby defined as lawful games on ""Indian Lands"" as defined in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Public Law 100-497, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe in consideration of the covenants of the parties contained in this compact approves and supports this resolution for the Tribe to enter into a Pulltab Compact with the State of Oklahoma. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Chairman of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, or in the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized to sign, execute amendments thereto with respect to the compact with the State of Oklahoma, on behalf of the Tribe without further adoption of a resolution securing the performance of this activity throughout its duration and is executed in compliance with all the Tribal, federal and other ordinances. We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-40, as approved on the 8th day of January 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasure [end of word cut off by page edge shown on original] 96-41: SUMMARY: Resolution granting the renewable five (5) year lease of the Fire Lake Restaurant to Charlie Coulon, dba Charlie's FireLake Restaurant. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 96-41 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE RENEWABLE FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE OF THE FIRE LAKE RESTAURANT TO CHARLIE COULON, dba CHARLIE'S FIRELAKE RESTAURANT. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, Charlie Coulon has a desire to lease the FireLake Restaurant; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to lease the FireLake Restaurant to Charlie Coulon. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe supports and wishes to negotiate the Lease Agreement with Charlie Coulon. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the business committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma agrees to Lease the FireLake Restaurant to Charlie Coulon. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-41, as approved on the 8th day of January, 1996, with 4 voting for, 1 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-42: SUMMARY: Resolution to support Rural Enterprises, Inc. in their application for a Revolving Loan Fund. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-42 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT RURAL ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR A REVOLVING LOAN FUND. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, Rural Enterprises, Inc., is making an application to the Community Development Financial Institution Fund for the establishment of a revolving loan fund, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma will benefit from this loan fund by having an additional capability to start businesses and borrow at a considerably lower interest rate [missing period on original] WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to support the application of Rural Enterprises, Inc., for a revolving loan fund; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe approves to support the application of Rural Enterprises, Inc. for a revolving loan fund. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Rosolution [as shown on original] POTT# 96-42, as approved on the 17 day of Jan, 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer Attachment.1-Indian Territory 1886-1890 map 96-43: SUMMARY: Resolution of approval for a management plan to facilitate the withdrawal of trust funds from the BIA and allow for tribal control. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-43 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR A MANAGEMENT PLAN TO FACILITATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF TRUST FUNDS FROM THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND ALLOW FOR TRIBAL CONTROL. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, pursuant to provisions of the American Indian Trust Funds Management Reform Act of 1994, any application for withdrawal of trust funds must be accompanied by an approved management plan, and WHEREAS, all other information for the application has been compiled, and WHEREAS, the Management Plan has been developed for Business Committee review, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma hereby approves the Management Plan and authorizes its submission with the application for withdrawal of trust funds CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-43, as approved on the 24th day of January, 1996, with 4 voting for, 1 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-44: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing withdrawal of all the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma's Trust Funds currently managed through the BIA Office of Trust Funds Management pursuant to provisions of the American Indian Trust Funds Management Reform Act of 1994. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-44 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL OF ALL THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA'S TRUST FUNDS CURRENTLY MANAGED THROUGH THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF TRUST FUNDS MANAGEMENT PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUNDS MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1994. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma currently has approximately $3.8 million + interest in a 9097 account and approximately $754 thousand + interest in a 9033 account, and now being managed by the Division of Trust Funds Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and WHEREAS, on June 24, 1995 the General Council of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma through a Referendum Election, voted to remove all these trust funds invested through the Bureau of Indian Affairs and to be managed by the tribe, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma will ensure that the tribe's plan for management of withdrawn judgement funds set forth in dockets #15-K, 29-J, 217, 15-M, 29-K, and 146 and 15-C, 29-A and 71; 29-E; 15-P, 29-N and 306; 29-D, 15-D, 29-B and 311; 15-I, 29-G and 308; 216, 15-L and 29-I; 128, 309, 310, 15-N, O, Q and R, and 29-L, M, O and P and 15-E, 29-C and 338 before the United States Court of Claims will be in accordance with the original requirements and purposes set forth in said judgement awards, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, acknowledges that the funds, once withdrawn, will no longer be held in trust status by the United States, and that the Secretary has no further liability or responsibility for the funds, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, once approved for management of these trust funds, acknowledges that the Secretary of the Interior has no further responsibility or liability for funds withdrawn from trust other than liability under Section 207 of the American Indian Trust Funds Management Reform Act of 1994, and WHEREAS, should there be a shortage of funds upon transfer of the funds to the tribe, supported by sufficient documentation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs will reimburse the tribe immediately to correct the balance, and WHEREAS, should there be an overage of funds transferred to the tribe, supported by sufficient documentation, an immediate reimbursement would be made to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to correct the balance, and WHEREAS, a Comprehensive Management Plan has been developed and approved by the Business Committee. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Tribal Chairman is hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to effect the transfer of the management of these trust funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-44, as approved on the 24th day of January, 1996, with 4 voting for, 1 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Bob F. Davis, Secretary/Treasurer 96-45: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing Mr. Gene Bruno to the position of Secretary/Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Business Committee. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-45 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. GENE BRUNO TO THE POSITION OF SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA BUSINESS COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936 ; [space shown on original] and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, Article 15, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma empowers the Chairman and the Business Committee with the authority to fill a vacancy in any elective office by appointment, on an interim basis, until the next regular election, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma hereby appoints Mr. Gene Bruno as Secretary/Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, on an interim basis, to serve until the next regular election. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96- 45, as approved on the 27th day of February, 1996, with 3 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman, Acting Secretary/Treasurer 96-46: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the payment of Health Insurance premiums for former Secretary/Treasurer Bob F. Davis and his immediate family, through June, 1998. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-46 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR FORMER SECRETARY/TREASURER BOB F. DAVIS AND HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY, THROUGH JUNE, 1998. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the Unites States; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee is desirous of ensuring that the former Secretary/Treasurer Bob F. Davis and his immediate family will continue to be provided with health and hospitalization insurance through June, 1998; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma hereby authorizes the prepayment of health insurance premiums in the amount of $7,969.64 to The Guardian Insurance Company on behalf of Bob F. Davis and his immediate family, through June, 1998. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96- 46, as approved on the 27th day of February, 1996, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-47: SUMMARY: Resolution of intent by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma to raise the Capital Ratio of First National Bank and Trust Company to 8%. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-47 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION OF INTENT BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO RAISE THE CAPITAL RATIO OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TO 8%. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally-recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, and the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to speak and act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee has the responsibility for policy, establishing operational standards, and otherwise managing the daily affairs of the Tribal enterprises; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee has been designated as an “absolute voting trust"" for the majority stock of First National Bank and Trust Company by the Comptroller of the Currency; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires improvement of the capital condition for First National Bank and Trust Company by retained profits, providing safety for its depositors and protecting the investment of the Tribe, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee will vote its majority ownership shares in First National Bank and Trust Company by directing its representatives on the Board of Directors of First National Bank and Trust Company to effect the retention of the profits of First National Bank and Trust Company for additional capital for the next three years and inject capital equivalent to the building rent in future years until such time as a minimum of 8% capital ratio is attained. CERTIFICATION We the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-47, as approved on the 28th day of February, 1996 with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-48: SUMMARY: Resolution to approve the appointment of Don Yott to Gaming Commissioner for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-48 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DON YOTT TO GAMING COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and bylaws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted thepower [as shown on original] to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Gaming Ordinances of Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma establish the position of Gaming Commissioner; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma wishes to appoint Don Yott as Gaming Commissioner, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe names Don Yott as Gaming Commissioner. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-48, as approved on the 28th day of February, 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. [missing votes on 1st resolution, votes shown on 2nd resolution] John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-49: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing Jo Ann Johnson to the Grievance Committee. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-49 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JO ANN JOHNSON TO THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma wishes to appoint Jo Ann Johnson to the Grievance Committee, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee [corrected with ink pen on original] of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma appoints JoAnn Johnson to the Grievance Committee. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-49, as approved on the28th day of February, 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-50: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the budget for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Tribal Chaplaincy Budget in the amount of $6,900.00. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT #96-50 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUDGET FOR THE NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA) AND TRIBAL CHAPLAINCY BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,900. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitutionl [as shown on original] and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma wishes to authorize the funding of the budget for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Tribal Chaplaincy Budget in the amount of $6,900.00, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe funds the budget for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Tribal Chaplaincy Budget in the amount of $6,900. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-50, as approved on the 28th day of February, 1996, with 3 voting for, 0 voting against, 2 [number corrected on original] absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary/Treasurer 96-51: SUMMARY: Resolution changing the mandatory Business Committee meeting from Thursday, February 29, 1996 to Wednesday, February 28, 1996. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-51 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe Oklahoma Constitution, Article 14, Section 1 states that the regular meeting of the Business Committee shall be held the last Thursday in February, May, August and November; and WHEREAS, due to conflicting schedules of members of the Business Committee, the Business Committee meeting shall be held Wednesday, February 28th, 1996. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma approve the meeting date of February 28, 1996. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-51, as approved the 28th day of February, 1996 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed and 2 absent. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-60: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing a Tribal Assistance Grant Application be researched, assembled and documented for submittal to the Indian Health Service, Acquisition & Grants Operations, for FY-96 funding in the amount of $50,000.00. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTAWATOMI #96-60 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION BE RESEARCHED, ASSEMBLED AND DOCUMENTED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, ACQUISITION & GRANTS OPERATIONS, FOR FY-96 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00, FOR PURPOSES OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, PLANNING FOR A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, PER DIRECTIVE OF THE RESPECTIVE TRIBAL MEMBERS WHO COMPRISE THE IOWA, KICKAPOO & POTAWATOMI HEALTH CONSORTIUM, SAID CONSORTIUM DESIRING TO ENTER A GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT COMPACT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR THE PLANNING AND NEGOTIATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH COMPACT. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma are a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority(s) granted to the tribe under the Indian Reorganizational Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self-government since time immemorial, has exercised sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws provide the Business Committee of the tribe the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those which relate to claims and treaties with the United States, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to promote Tribal Self-Determination by submitting an application pursuant to authority contained in the respective resolutions attached and that the Citizen Band Potawatomi are agreeable to be the administrative lead in this endeavor, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma by submittal of the completed application does anticipate a starting date of April 15, 1996. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do fully endorse, support and authorize application for a Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project, Planning for a Cooperative Agreement in behalf of the member tribes identified in the resolutions attached, those tribes being, the Iowa Tribe of OK., and the Kickapoo Tribe of OK., and further that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of OK., shall assume the lead for providing comprehensive planning and coordinate all the necessary activities, recordskeeping, etc. for the Iowa-Kickapoo-Potawatomi Health Consortium's endeavor to enter a Government to Government Compact negotiation with the U. S. Government upon satisfactory completion of the planning project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby direct that the highest priority be accorded this project, immediately and forthwith. C E R T I F I C A T I O N We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Potawatomi # 96-60, as approved on the 28th day of February 1996, with 4 approving, 0 against, 1 abstaining. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Linda Capps, Vice-Chair ( for ) Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer 96-61: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing a Tribal Management Grant Application be researched, assembled and documented for submittal to the Indian Health Service, Acquisition & Grants Operations, for FY-96 funding in the amount of $68,500.00, for purposes of a Tribal Health Management Structure Initiative. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-61 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION BE RESEARCHED, ASSEMBLED AND DOCUMENTED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, ACQUISITION & GRANTS OPERATIONS, FOR FY-96 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,500.00, FOR PURPOSES OF A TRIBAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE INITIATIVE. SPECIFICALLY, FOR THE CREATION OF POLICY & PROCEDURAL MANUALS TO MANAGE AN INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM WITH APPROPRIATE REPORTING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION, A HEALTH BOARD(S), SYSTEMS FOR ACCOUNTING, PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, THIRD PARTY BILLING, MEDICAL RECORDS, CENTRALIZED PROPERTY AND SUPPLY, PATIENT REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AND HEALTH PLANNING. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to promote Tribal Self-Determination by submitting an application pursuant to provisions contained in the Indian Self-Determination Act, at Section 103 (b) (2) and Section 103 (e) established by Public Law 93-638, with amendments, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma by submittal of the completed application does anticipate a starting date of August 01, 1996, and WHEREAS, that these conditions cause an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to health, safety, morals and welfare, and that these conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety protection, fire and accident prevention, and other public services and facilities; and WHEREAS, that the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income cannot be relieved through the operation of private enterprises; and WHEREAS, the providing of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income are public uses and purposes, for which money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental functions of Tribal concern; and WHEREAS, that residential construction activity and a supply of acceptable housing are important factors to general economic activity, and that the undertakings authorized by this Resolution to aid the production of better housing and more desirable neighborhood and community development at lower costs will make possible a more stable and larger volume of residential construction and housing supply which will assist materially in achieving full employment; and WHEREAS, that the necessity in the public interest for the provisions hereinafter enacted is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma adopts The Citizen Potawatomi Indian Housing Act, an Ordinance creating an Indian Housing Authority to be organized and operated for the purposes of : remedying unsafe and insanitary housing conditions that are injurious to the public health, safety and morals; alleviating the acute shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income; and providing employment opportunities through the construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, alteration or repair and operation of low income dwellings. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96- 61 , as approved on the 20 day of March, 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer Attachment.1-Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Authority Act (16 pages) Attachment.2-Copy of partial 2nd page/certification of Resolution. Attachment.3-Partial 2nd page/certification of Resoluiton. 96-62: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing and showing public support of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma creating an Indian Housing Authority. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-62 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA CREATING AN INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936 ; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to strengthen its capacity in tribal government by improving and maintaining tribal programs and activities; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Business Committee, is hereby granted authority to negotiate with the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development any items pursuant to this Resolution and any amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, that there exists on the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma's Indian Country insanitary, unsafe, and overcrowded dwelling accommodations; that there is a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations available at rents or prices which persons of low income can afford; and that such shortage forces such persons to occupy insanitary, unsafe and overcrowded dwelling accommodations; and [missing second page] 96-63: SUMMARY: Resolution approving a Liquor Outlet License. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-63 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIQUOR OUTLET LICENSE WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936 ; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 81-19 adopted by the Business Committee on February 2, 1981, an ordinance was promulgated that, inter alia, regulates the distribution and sale of liquor and beer products; and WHEREAS, said resolution was certified by the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and published in the Federal Register March 11, 1982, in volume 47, number 48 at pages 10643 through 10646; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-3.01 of said regulations designates the Business Committee as the ""Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Tobacco, Liquor and Beer Control Commission"" empowered to administer the regulations and approve applications for said licenses; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-6.01 of said regulations states that, upon approval of an application, the Commission shall issue the applicant a liquor and beer outlet license for one year from the date of issuance that shall entitle the operator to establish and maintain a retail liquor and beer outlet; and WHEREAS, the Commission, pursuant to the authority of paragraph 1-9.03 of said regulations, hereby identifies the FireLake Restaurant as a location upon Potawatomi Tribal Trust Lands where beer and alcohol may be consumed on the premises; and WHEREAS, an application has been submitted to the Treasurer by David Moody; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer, the tribal police, and the general counsel have reviewed the application and found same to be in a form consistent with law; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma sitting as the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Tobacco, Liquor and Beer Control Commission, that the application of David Moody is hereby approved and that the Treasuer [as typed on original] is hereby authorized and directed to issue an appropriate license to said applicant consistent with the Potawatomi Tobacco and Liquor Regulations. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96- 63, as approved on the 20th day of March, 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-65: SUMMARY: Resolution approving a $400,000.00 1996-97 annual budget from interest on program money from judgement funds awarded by the US Court of Claims, subject to approval by the General Council at the annual meeting of June 29, 1996. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-65 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $400,000.00 1996-97 ANNUAL BUDGET FROM INTEREST ON PROGRAM MONEY FROM JUDGEMENT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1996. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with the constitutional authority under the I n d i a n [spaces shown on original] Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the Unites States; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior approved a ten-year Tribal Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance Plan in 1983; and WHEREAS, the approved Plan, as published in the Federal Register on September 8, 1983, requires annual budgets to be prepared by the Tribal Business Committee; and WHEREAS, the approved Plan further requires that all annual budgets are subject to approval by the General Council; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee has prepared their annual budget which will commence July 1, 1996, and end June 30, 1997. LAND ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LAND ACQUISITIION $80,000.00 GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS $70,000.00 MAINTENANCE 1. Building Improvement supplies and equipment $150,000.00 DEVELOPMENT 1. Tribal Government Operations $100,000.00 TOTAL $ 400,000.00 Savings in any one line item may be utilized for expenses involved in either of the other line items. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Election Committee to place the above budget on the ballot for consideration at the June 29, 1996 General Council Meeting. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution Pott # 96-65 as approved on the 18 day of April 1996 with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-66: SUMMARY: Resolution to reprogram unused funds from the 1995-96 Set-Aside budget totaling approximately $195,000.00 to supplement funding for the Tribal Pharmacy and Health Services. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-66 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION TO REPROGRAM UNUSED FUNDS FROM THE 1995-96 SET-ASIDE BUDGET TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY $195,000 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDING FOR THE TRIBAL PHARMACY AND HEALTH SERVICES. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936 ; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior approved a ten-year Tribal Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance Plan in 1983; and WHEREAS, the approved Plan, as published in the Federal Register on September 8, 1983, requires annual budgets to be prepared by the Tribal Business Committee; and WHEREAS, the approved Plan further requires that all annual budgets are subject to approval by the General Council; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 1995 the annual budget for 1995-96 was approved; and WHEREAS, for this budget period there was a substantial savings totaling [as shown on original] approximately $195,000; and WHEREAS, costs for operation of the Tribal Pharmacy has exceeded expectations; and WHEREAS, use of the the [repeat word on original] unused money from the 1995-96 budget will help upgrade the Pharmacy operation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Election Committee to place this issue on a bollot [misspelled on original] for consideration at the June 29, 1996 General Council Meeting. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96- 66, as approved on the 18 day of March, 1996, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-67: SUMMARY: Resolution supporting the proposed staffing at the Shawnee Agency as long as Realty, Agriculture and Appraisal Services for the Kickapoo Tribe continue to be provided by that office. TRANSCRIPTION: [Full Resolution typed in bold] RESOLUTION POTT# 96-67 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED STAFFING AT THE SHAWNEE AGENCY AS LONG AS REALTY, AGRICULTURE AND APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE KICKAPOO TRIBE CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED BY THAT OFFICE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the tribes of the Shawnee Agency have been presented a proposed staffing plan for consideration;and WHEREAS, it has been proposed by the BIA that five employees are necessary to serve the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation agrees to the proposed staffing plan, but if current services for the Kickapoo Tribe ever are relinquished support would be for no more than two employees. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-67,as approved on the 28 day of April, 1996, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-68: SUMMARY: A resolution of support for the proposed formula for distribution of additional BIA monies identified as available for Anadarko Area Contract and/or Compact Tribes. TRANSCRIPTION: [Full Resolution typed in bold] RESOLUTION POTT# 96-68 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED FORMULA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL BIA MONIES IDENTIFIED AS AVAILABLE FOR ANADARKO AREA CONTRACT AND/OR COMPACT TRIBES. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 1996 a meeting was held by BIA Area Office, Agency Staff and Shawnee Agency Tribes; and WHEREAS, a substantial amount of funds at the area office level was identified as being available for tribes; and WHEREAS, a formula for distribution was presented for consideration by the tribes; and WHEREAS, if a majority of the Anadarko Area Tribes agree to the proposed formula, the funds could be made available to the contract/compact tribes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the proposed formula as presented, and THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon determination of the proportionate share for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation that amount be made available and a part of the Consolidated Tribal Government Program Contract. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-68,as approved on the 28 day of April, 1996, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-72: SUMMARY: Resolution by the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hereafter known as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, to Adopt the Investment Management Policy of October, 1995 and Amended May, 1996. TRANSCRIPTION: [Full Resolution typed in bold] RESOLUTION POTT# 96-72 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, HEREAFTER KNOWN AS THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, TO ADOPT THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY OF OCTOBER, 1995 AND AMENDED MAY, 1996. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, on August 9, 1995 the Business Committee by Resolution POTT # 96-5 requested the release of all judgement funds by the Secretary of the Interior for management by the tribe, and WHEREAS, Resolution POTT #96-5 indicated that a management plan would be developed for Secretarial consideration, and WHEREAS, an Investment Management Policy was formulated in October, 1995 and amended in May, 1996. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to requirements of The American Indian Trust Funds Management Reform Act of 1994, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the Investment Management Policy of October, 1995 and amended May, 1996. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-72, as approved on the __ day of __ 1996, with __ voting for, __ voting against, __ absent, and __ abstentions. [missing all dates/votes on original] John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-73: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing a Tribal Assistance Grant Application be researched, assembled and documented for submittal to the Indian Health Service, Acquisition & Grants Operations, for FY96 funding in the amount of $20,000.00, for purposes of a Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project Negotiation Cooperative Agreement as authorized by Title III of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTAWATOMI # 96-73 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION BE RESEARCHED, ASSEMBLED AND DOCUMENTED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, ACQUISITION & GRANTS OPERATIONS, FOR FY-96 FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00, FOR PURPOSES OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT NEGOTIATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE III OF THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, AS AMENDED. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION WILL HAVE COMPLETED PLANTING ACTIVITIES AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO NEGOTIATING A HEALTH COMPACT. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA ARE IN AGREEMENT EVIDENCED BY TRIBAL RESOLUTION TO NEGOTIATE A HEALTH COMPACT AND TO FINALIZE AN ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, federally recognized as an American Indian tribe with all constitutional authority granted to the tribe under the auspices of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 & the Thomas- Rogers Act of 1936, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and the By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters, except those which relate to claims and treaties with the United States, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desiring to promote Tribal Self-Determination by submitting an application pursuant to Title III provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act P.L. 93-638 and P.L. 102-184 Sec. 302 (project expansion) requiring that planning activities be completed prior to compact negotiation. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, hereby submits this fully authorized application with proposed effective date of August 15, 1996. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation by this approval action do fully endorse, support and authorize application for FY-96 Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $20,000.00, in behalf of the member tribes identified by tribal resolutions attached hereto, and further, that Citizen Potawatomi Nation, shall assume the lead negotiation role by the designation of Roy Taylor, Federal Programs Analyst, Citizen Potawatomi Nation and that Citizen Potawatomi Nation will assume all coordinating and communication responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the health compact and annual funding agreement, for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Iowa Tribe of Okla. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby direct that the highest priority be accorded this project immediately and forthwith. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Potawatomi # 96-73 as approved on the 15-th day of May 1996, with 5 approving, 0 against, 0 abstaining. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer 96-74: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing a Tribal Contract application for all tribal shares which provide programs, activities, functions and services to CPN and which presently are managed by the Indian Health Service Headquarters, Rockville, MD, Oklahoma City Area Office and Shawnee, Oklahoma. Service Unit. Pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Title I and amended by the P.L. 103-413 Indian Self-Determination & Education Assistance Act, providing authorization to Indian Tribes to contract for the Health Programs, activities, functions & Services to tribes. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTAWATOMI # 96-74 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRIBAL CONTRACT APPLICATION FOR ALL TRIBAL SHARES WHICH PROVIDE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES TO CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND WHICH PRESENTLY ARE MANAGED BY THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, ROCKVILLE, MD., OKLAHOMA CITY AREA OFFICE AND SHAWNEE OK. SERVICE UNIT. PURSUANT TO P.L. 93-638 TITLE I AND AMENDED BY THE P.L. 103-413 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION & EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO INDIAN TRIBES TO CONTRACT FOR THE HEALTH PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, FUNCTIONS & SERVICES TO TRIBES. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA ARE IN AGREEMENT EVIDENCED BY TRIBAL RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT FOR ALL TRIBAL SHARES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED HEALTH CARE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, federally recognized as an American Indian tribe with all constitutional authority granted to the tribe under the auspices of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 & the Thomas- Rogers Act of 1936, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States of America and in the Constitution of the United States, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's constitution and the By-Laws provides that the Business Committee of this tribe shall be granted the powers to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters, except those which relate to claims and treaties with the United States, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desiring to further promote tribal self-determination under Title I of the Act hereby submits their application for contract to assume all their tribal shares which fund health programs, activities, functions and services presently managed by the Indian Health Service Headquarters, Rockville, MD., the Oklahoma City Area Office of IHS and the Shawnee, OK., Service Unit, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation by this resolution agreement do act in consort with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to acquire their respective tribal shares and to place these funds in one contract which shall be of mutual benefit to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby directs all identified tribal shares available for providing the health programs, activities, functions and services to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation shall be transferred to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation by contract and that these funds include transitional, contract support, and any other applicable and necessary costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation further direct that these tribal shares/contract funds be available and that these funds be included in the Compact when Citizen Potawatomi Nation is approved for a health compact under Tribal Self-Governance. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Potawatomi 96-74 as approved on the 15-th day of May 1996, as shown. 5 approving, 0 against and 0 abstaining. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer 96-75: SUMMARY: Resolution to approve a lease on tribal land located in the N/2 SW/4 Section 9-6N-5EIM, Pottawatomie County, OK, containing 80.00 acres for a period of one year. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-75 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LEASE ON TRIBAL LAND LOCATED IN THE N/2 SW/4 SECTION 9-6N-5EIM, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, CONTAINING 80.00 ACRES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation purchased in July 1993 the above described property identified as the Catherine Bennett Allotment, CP-64, located in southern Pottawatomie County near the Sacred Heart community; and WHEREAS, this property is currently leased by Mr. Joe Semtner at a rental rate of $700.00 per year with the lease due to expire the 31st of July 1996. By letter dated May 30, 1996 Mr. Semtner is requesting a renewal of lease for a One year period beginning on August 1, 1996 and ending on July 31, 1997 at a rental rate of $700.00 per year. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation accepts and agrees to the offer of $700.00 per year from Mr. Joe Semtner, of Seminole, Oklahoma for a One year period beginning on August 1, 1996 and ending on July 31, 1997. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-75, as approved on the 12th day of June, 1996 , with 5 voting for, 0 voting against [number corrected on original], 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-76: SUMMARY: Resolution pursuant to P.L. 102-477 Consolidation of Employment, Training and Education Services. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-76 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 102-477 CONSOLIDATION OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Tribe in matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Administers Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Programs under Title IVA and Title IIB, Child Care and Development Block Grant, Adult Vocational Training, Direct Employment, Higher Education, General Assistance and in the coming year Johnson O'Malley Program and, WHEREAS, Congress has enacted Public Law 102-477 which allows Tribes to voluntarily consolidate various Employment Training, Education and Child Care Services; and WHEREAS, Public Law 102-477 permits the consolidation of funding received for these programs and allows greater flexibility in the development, coordination and operation of said programs; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT effective October 1, 1996, that these programs be administered in accordance with that plan negotiated with the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT said program will be negotiated on an annual basis and that the authority to negotiate commence immediately. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT#96-76, as approved on the 12th day of June, 1996, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, __ absent, and __ abstentions. [votes missing on original] John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman, Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-77: SUMMARY: Resolution changing the mandatory Business Committee meeting from Thursday, May 30, 1996 to Wednesday, June 12, 1996. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT#96-77 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1996 TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1996. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and the Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee of the Tribe shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the tribe in all matters except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Article 14, Section 1 states that the regular meeting of the Business Committee shall be held the last Thursday in February, May, August and November; and WHEREAS, due to conflicting schedules of members of the Business Committee, the Business Committee meeting shall be held Wednesday, June 12, 1996; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation approve the meeting date of June 12, 1996. CERTIFICATION We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 96-77, as approved on the 12th day of June, 1996 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer 96-87: SUMMARY: Resolution by the CPN requesting a mature contract status agreement with the Indian Health Service, Oklahoma City, Area, to provide for P. L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination funds to be used for the program Pharmacy, October 1, 1996, Contract # 246-93-0029. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 96-87 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A RESOLUTION BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION REQUESTING A MATURE CONTRACT STATUS AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA TO PROVIDE FOR P.L. 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PROGRAM PHARMACY OCTOBER 1 ,1996, CONTRACT # 246-93-0029 WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized Nation of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and Thomas-Rogers Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and the United States Constitution, and; WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By- Laws provide the Business Committee of the Nation shall be granted the power to act on behalf of the Nation in all matters except those relating to claims of treaties with the United States. WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is interested in the further development of tribal capabilities for operations of Pharmacy services for the benefit of all the tribal members, and; WHEREAS The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is fully aware of its options of contracts and has hereby chosen to renew for a Mature Contract Status for the Pharmacy contract #246-93-0029 effective October 1, 1996 and; WHEREAS, There is a need to provide Pharmacy Services, a drug and health education and a medication monitoring program, and; WHEREAS, The Pharmacy Program has been in existence for three years and has had no significant and material audit exceptions in the annual financial audit of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and; WHEREAS, These authorities will remain in effect until such time as the Business Committee chooses to withdraw said authorization, and by subsequent resolution, and; WHEREAS, The Business Committee reserves the right to review any documents and any amendments prior to the signature by the designated person; J.D. Colbert, Tribal Administrator, and; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests Mature status for the Pharmacy Contract # 246-93-0029 to the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service P.L. 93-638 Funds for a Mature contract Status for the Pharmacy Program, contract # 246-93- 0029 CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true exact copy of Resolution Pot# 96-87, as approved on the 25th day of June, 1996, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasure [as shown on original]