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Oneida Election Board

Purpose

The Board was created to carry out the provisions of the Election law and Article III, Sections 2 & 3 of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation. The purpose of the Board is to conduct the Nation’s elections in compliance with the laws of the Nation and assist with GTC meetings in reference to voting. 

By-Laws & SOP’s

Oneida Election Board Bylaws 9/25/2019
Election Board SOPs

Members & Term (Updated 09/24/2024) 

Jermaine Delgado 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Raymond Skenandore 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Kalene White 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Vicki Cornelius 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Tonya Webster, Vice-Chair 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Stephanie Metoxen, Secretary 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Linda Dallas 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Candace House, Chair 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Teresa Schuman 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Lisa Liggins BC Liaison
Tehassi Hill BC Liaison Alternate

Oneida Election Board Alternate – None

Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee

Justine Huff
Mary King
Dan Skenandore
Colleen Cornelius
Violet Blake
Lynette Jordan
Nancy Barton
 
 

 

Qualifications for Membership

All Board members must be:

  1. An enrolled member of the Nation; and
  2. At least eighteen (18) years of age.

According to the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law

105.15-3. Ineligibility Due to Conflicts of Interest. Due to the potential for a real or perceived conflict of interest to exist, the following individuals shall not be eligible to serve on an appointed or elected entity:
     (a) political appointees; and
     (b) an employee of the Nation’s Internal Audit Department, Finance Administration, or Law Office.

Other Links

Election Law
Oneida Nation Elections and Voting Webpage
Tekantyohkwaknyehse (I Vote) Facebook Page

Meetings

The Board meets the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m.  Meetings are held at the Norbert Hill Center located at N7210 Seminary Rd, Oneida, WI. 54155 on the 2nd Floor in the BC Executive Conference Room. 

Contact

Please contact the Shannon Davis at (920) 869-4324 or  Election_Board@oneidanation.org for requests relating to the Board.

Oneida Gaming Commission

Purpose

The Oneida Gaming Commission was established for the purpose of protecting the assets and integrity of Oneida Gaming through regulatory oversight of all Gaming Activities within the jurisdiction of the Nation.

By-Laws

Oneida Gaming Commission Bylaws 10/9/2019

Members & Term (Updated 09/11/2024)

Reynold “Tommy” Danforth, Vice-Chair 08/01/2020 to 07/31/2025
Michelle Braaten, Secretary 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2027
Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2028
Jeremy King 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2029
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens BC Liaison
Jonas Hill BC Liaison Alternate
Kirby Metoxen BC Liaison Alternate

Qualifications

  1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the day of the election or on the day of appointment; AND
  2. Candidates for election shall meet the following qualifications within five (5) business days after a caucus, and candidates for appointment shall meet the following qualifications on the day of appointment:
    (A) Be an enrolled member of the Nation;
    (B) Have a minimum of three (3) years of education experience, employment experience and/or regulatory experience in Gaming Operations related to Gaming Activity, Gaming law, Gaming control or regulation, or Gaming accounting or of any combination of the foregoing; and
    (C) Meet all other qualifications set forth in ONGO.

Other Links

Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Control Regulations (OGMICR)

Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance BC-05-11-22-C

Meetings

The Commission meets the first (1st) and third (3rd) Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Meetings are held at the Oneida Gaming Commission located at 2669 W. Mason Street Green Bay WI, 54313.

The regular OGC meeting that was scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024 will need to be rescheduled due to a lack of quorum. This meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9am.

Contact

Please contact Executive Director Connie Herlache at (920) 497-5850 or Gaming_Commission@oneidanation.org for requests relating to the Commission.

Oneida Land Claims Commission

 

Purpose

The OLCC shall inform and educate the membership on the issues pertaining to Oneida Nation land claims, seek participation of the membership, and be further responsible for carrying out the following duties:

  1. To bring forward concerns and suggestions of the membership regarding the Nation’s land claims to the Oneida Business Committee.
  2. As part of its advisory procedures, to hold public meetings and undergo outreach to provide an opportunity for the membership to voice their concerns and suggestions regarding the Nation’s land claims settlement efforts and to share those concerns/suggestions with the Oneida Business Committee.
  3. To study other Indian land claim settlements achieved between tribal, state, and federal governments and disseminate the information to the membership and the Oneida Business Committee.
  4. To manage the budget that the Oneida Business Committee provides to the OLCC in accordance with governing laws and policies of the Nation.
  5. To assist the Oneida Business Committee with any land claims arising out of natural resource issues/disputes as requested by the Oneida Business Committee.
  6. To carry out all other powers and/or duties delegated to the OLCC through any laws, policies, rules and/or resolutions of the Nation.

By-Laws

Oneida Land Claims Commission Bylaws 10/23/2019

Members & Term (Updated 09/11/2024)

Michael King 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Kerry Kennedy, Secretary 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Candace House 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026 
Chris Cornelius, Chair 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Deborah Thundercloud 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Lisa Liggins BC Liaison
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens BC Liaison Alternate

Qualifications

Members of the OLCC must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation;
  2. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;
  3. Be able to attend all regular, joint, and emergency meetings;
  4. Shall not be serving in the capacity of consultant, contractor, or attorney for the OLCC; and
  5. Shall not have been terminated or removed from office of the OLCC within six (6) years of his or her application for membership.

Meetings

The Oneida Land Claims Commission meets the first (1st) and third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Contact

Please contact Bonnie Pigman at (920) 869-4372 or LandClaims_Comm@oneidanation.org for requests relating to the Oneida Land Claims Commission.

Oneida Land Commission

 

Purpose

The Commission was established for the purpose of managing the Nation’s land resources, with authority to carry out all the powers and duties as delegated under the following laws of the Nation:

  1. The Real Property law;
  2. The Leasing law;
  3. The Building Code;
  4. The Condominium Ordinance;
  5. The Zoning and Shoreland Protection law;
  6. The Eviction and Termination law;
  7. The Landlord-Tenant law;
  8. The Mortgage and Foreclosure law;
  9. The Cemetery Law; and
  10. All any other delegating law, policy, rule and/or resolution of the Nation.

By-Laws

Oneida Land Commission Bylaws 10/9/2019

Members & Term (Updated 09/24/2024)

Vacant 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Russell Metoxen Jr., Vice-Chair 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Patricia Cornelius 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Sidney White, Chair 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Gina Buenrostro-Powless 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Marie Cornelius 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Fred Muscavitch, Secretary 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Tehassi Hill BC Liaison
Jennifer Webster BC Liaison Alternate

Qualifications

  1. Be a member of the Oneida Nation;
  2. Be a resident of Brown or Outagamie County;
  3. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older; and
  4. Not be employed within the Nation’s Audit Department, Finance Department, Law Office or other department associated with items (a) – (j) in section 1-3 of these bylaws; as a Division Director or Area Manager for the Nation; or as an independent contractor for Land Management or any other department of the Nation associated with items (a) – (j) in section 1-3 of these bylaws. 

Other Links

The Division of Land Management  
Oneida Land Commission Statement of Policy

Meetings/Hearings

The Commission meets the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Little Beard Development Center N7332 Water Circle Place Oneida, WI 54155 and via Microsoft Teams. Hearings are held the second (2nd) Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. and are held via Microsoft Teams until further notice.  

OLC Agenda Request – Fillable
FY-2024 OLC Reg Meeting Schedule
FY-2024 OLC Hearing Schedule

Contact

Please contact (920) 869-1690, or Land_Commission@oneidanation.org with any questions for the Commission. 

Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Purpose

Pursuant to Section 46.82(4)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Oneida Business Committee established ONCOA as the advisory and policy development board for the Nation’s Tribal Aging Unit, known as Oneida Elder Services, to be knowledgeable and supportive of all programs and services that can meet the needs of the Nation’s Elders and to carry out the powers and duties delegated under Wis. Stat., § 46.82.

Mission

Oneida Nation Commission on Aging advocates for all services that place priority on the well-being of our Elders.

By-Laws

ONCOA Bylaws 10/9/2019

Members & Term (Updated 09/11/2024)

Mary Doxtator 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Carole Liggins 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Donald White 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Claudia Skenandore, Vice-Chair 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Sandra Skenadore, Secretary 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Winnifred Thomas, Chair 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Cathy L. Metoxen 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Neoma Orsburn 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Pearl Webster 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Jennifer Webster BC Liaison 
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens BC Liaison Alternate

Qualifications

  1. Be enrolled members of the Oneida Nation;
  2. Reside in Brown or Outagamie County;
  3. Be fifty-five (55) years of age or older; and
  4. Must have submitted to the Wisconsin Caregiver’s Background Check and been deemed eligible to work with Elders.

Other Links

Elder Services Page

Meetings

The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.  Meetings are held at the Aging & Disability Services building located at 2907 S. Overland Rd. Oneida, WI. 54155.

Contact

Please contact Shannon Davis at (920) 869-4324 or via email at Boards@oneidanation.org for requests relating to the Commission.

 

Oneida Nation School Board

Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities

The Oneida Nation School Board has the charge of setting direction for the educational leadership of the students attending the Oneida Nation Schools, and the planning for future educational development. Within that responsibility  rests the authority to oversee and plan for the academic and cultural growth of the students and Tribal institutions. Within the authorities set out by the General Tribal Council pursuant to Section 1(h) of Article IV of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation, and the agreements contained within the Memorandum of Agreement, the Oneida Nation School Board exists to ensure compliance of the school with Tribal initiatives and planning, the community’s desires, and the sound academic practice.

The Oneida Nation School Board’s objectives shall include, but are not limited to:

  • The monitoring of school operations and development, ensuring compliance with sound academic practice and consistency with community priorities and Tribal initiatives and planning.
  • Approval of all curriculum developed and implemented for use within the Oneida Nation Schools, ensuring quality academic instruction incorporating Oneida cultural tenets.
  • Direct involvement in the process of personnel matters, as prescribed in the Memorandum of Agreement, ensuring the maintenance of quality staff and policy benefiting the harmony of the staff and ultimately the students of the school.
  • Review and endorsement of all contracts, grants, and proposals relative to the school’s operation and funding, and submission of same consistent with the Oneida Tribe’s funding cycles, ensuring a level of funding for the school consistent with its developmental and operational needs.
  • To meet with the Oneida Business Committee and to negotiate any disputes which may arise between the Committee and the Board, ensuring the continued carrying out of the Board’s charge and the benefits which must accrue to the students.
  • To conduct, or cause to be conducted, long and short-range planning for the development of educational programming for the students attending Tribal-specific programs of study.
  • To report to the Oneida Business Committee and the Oneida General Tribal Council on a regular basis, apprising the Tribal leadership of the school’s progress and current issues.

Qualifications

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
  • Be and enrolled member of the Oneida Nation.
  • At least four (4) of the nine (9) members must be parents/guardians of a student enrolled in an educational program that qualifies under
    the Oneida Nation School System; and
  • Have passed an Annual Care Giver Background Check (State of Wisconsin Form F-80264).

Members & Term (Updated 09/11/2024)

Kathleen Cornelius (Community-at-Large) 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Sacheen Lawrence (Community-at-Large), Chair 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Vacant (Parent/Guardian) 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Katsitsiyo Danforth (Parent/Guardian), Vice-Chair 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Candace House(Parent/Guardian) 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Vacant (Community-at-Large or Parent/Guardian) 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Tracy Metoxen (Community-at-Large) 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Teresa Schuman (Community-at-Large) 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Melissa Skenandore (Parent/Guardian) 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Marlon Skenandore BC Liaison
Lisa Liggins BC Liaison Alternate

By-Laws

Oneida Nation School Board Bylaws 8/26/2020

Other Links

Oneida Nation School System Page
March 21, 1988 Memorandum of Agreement with Business Committee
GTC Resolution # 03-21-88-B Expand Number of School Board Members
GTC Resolution 07-09-83-A Revised Membership of the Oneida Nation Tribal School Board
BC Resolution # 01-31-01-A Emergency Rule Resolution – Oneida Nation School Board/Memorandum of Agreement

Meetings

The Board meets at 5:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month.  Meetings are held at the Oneida Nation Elementary School with a virtual option

Contact

Please contact Jolene Hensberger (920) 869-1676 or jhensber@oneidanation.org for requests relating to the Oneida Nation School Board.

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Purpose, Duties, and Responsibilities

  • Administer the Emigrant NY Indian Claims Award Docket 75 Trust Fund known as Elderly Per Capita, Higher Education and General Welfare Trust a/f/k/a the Elderly Per Capita Payment Distribution Fund and Oneida Trust Scholarship Fund; 
  • Administer the Minors Trust Per Capita Trust Funds;
  • Administer the Language Revitalization Fund;
  • Administer the Per Capita Endowment Fund and any other trusts which may be created;
  • Monitor funds held in the name of the Oneida Nation and the BIA;
  • Exercise exclusive control of the investment and collection of principal interest and investments of all monies deposited in, and income derived from, all Oneida Tribe endowment fund accounts; maintain the official roll of the Oneida Nation;
  • Approve new applications for enrollment; and
  • Supervise the Oneida Trust Enrollment Department.

Qualifications

  • Shall be an enrolled Oneida Tribal Member who is eligible to vote in tribal elections.
  • Shall live on or near the reservation (within the external boundaries of the Oneida Reservation or in a surrounding community).
  • Shall have the ability to honorably protect and uphold the purpose of the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee with integrity, diligence and foresight.
  •  Must be able to obtain a fiduciary bond.

Members & Term (Updated 09/11/2024)

Jermaine Delgado, Chair 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Norbert Hill Jr. 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Kirsten VanDyke 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2025
Dorothy Ninham 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Pamela Ninham 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2026
Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Vice-Chair 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Tracy Metoxen 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Teresa Schuman 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2027
Jameson Wilson, Member/BC Liaison  

By-Laws

Trust Enrollment By-Laws 07-02-2012

Other Links

Enrollment Department Page

Meetings

The Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Contact 

Please contact the Trust Enrollment Department (920) 490-3935, or TrustEnrollments@oneidanation.org for requests relating to the Trust Enrollment Committee.

 

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