Government Administrative Office (GAO)
About Us
The Tribal Secretary’s Office (TSO) was established on July 25, 2012, to provide administrative assistance and services to the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) and the Oneida Community. In 2017, the TSO was re-branded as the Business Committee Support Office (BCSO) to align the department’s responsibilities and services with its new title. The BCSO transitioned to the Government Administrative Office (GAO) in March 2022, which better reflects the department’s current services and communication efforts identified through the area’s strategic planning assessment.
Restructuring the GAO involved partnering with the Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications (IGAC) department to focus on supporting the OBC while providing resources for tribal members to receive and access information. The GAO is comprised of:
- Professional Support Services – 3 staff
- Administrative Support to the OBC/GTC – 3 staff
- Boards/Committees/Commissions – 4 staff
- Government Information Services (GIS) – 2 staff, 1 vacant
- Records Management – 2 staff,
We are tracking each service to ensure our efforts provide added value to both our government and our membership. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact the GAO at (920) 869-4364.
Mission and Vision
Staff Directory
GAO Professional Support Services
Lisa Summers, BC Area Manager
920-869-4447
lsummer2@oneidanation.org
Kristine Hill, Government Operations Manager
920-869-4451
Khill1@oneidanation.org
Joyce King, Strategic Planner
920-869-4352
jking10@oneidanation.org
GAO Administrative Support
Patricia King, Executive Assistant
920-869-4418
pking4@oneidanation.org
Debbie Melchert, Office Manager
920-869-4314
dmelcher@oneidanation.org
(Cheryl) Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist
920-869-4408
cellis1@oneidanation.org
GAO Information Services
Lisa Hill, Call Center Coordinator
920-869-4481
lhill3@oneidanation.org
Xavier Horkman, Web Content Administrator
920-869-4029
xhorkman@oneidanation.org
Senior Communications Specialist
vacant
GAO Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Brooke Doxtator, Boards Committees Commissions Supervisor
920-869-4452
bdoxtat1@oneidanation.org
Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk
920-869-4324
sdavis@oneidanation.org
Bonnie Pigman, Recording Clerk
920-869-4372
bpigman@oneidanation.org
Carol Silva, Recording Clerk
920-869-4303
csilva@oneidanation.org
GAO Records Management
Kathy Metoxen, Records Technician II
920-869-4405
kmetoxe1@oneidanation.org
Martin Prevost, Records, Technician II
920-869-4402
mprevost@oneidanation.org
OBC & Support Areas Phone Directory
Services
Boards, Committees and Commissions (BCCs)
The GAO staff provides administrative assistance to the Boards, Committees and Commissions.
Looking to apply for a Board, Committee or Commission? Click here for an application
Want to attend a meeting? Click here for the Nation’s calendar
Need to apply for a Pardon? Click here for more information
Business Committee (BC)
The GAO assists the Business Committee administratively and logistically for their bi-weekly meetings.
Want to watch the BC meeting LIVE? Click here for the live stream
Need to view a past meeting? Click here to view
Looking for BC meeting materials? Click here for the meeting packets
Would you like to submit an item for a BC meeting? Click here for the agenda request form
Want to attend a BC meeting? Click here for the Nation’s calendar
General Tribal Council (GTC)
The GAO assists the Nation’s Secretary in preparing GTC meeting materials and logistics.
Want more information on GTC meetings? Click here to login
Questions about an upcoming GTC meeting? Call 920-869-4481
Records Requests
Records Management is a branch of the GAO
Need to request audio/video/paper copies of BC/GTC information? Click here for a records request form
Government Information Services (GIS)
GIS is a communication hub that serves as a central point of contact for Oneida Tribal members and Community members who have questions, concerns or inquiries related to the Nation’s services and programming.
Need assistance with resetting your password for Members Only? Click this link: Members Only Password Reset How-to Instructions for Desktop Computer or Members Only Password Reset How-to Instructions for Cellular Device
Seeking information regarding virtual GTC meetings? Click this link: Virtual GTC Meeting Information
News
Norbert Hill Center 2nd floor renovations announcement
Chairman Hill attends Public Service Commission, GLITC Consultations in LDF
Chairman Hill attends Governor Evers’ second inauguration
First in-person GTC meetings since 2019 set for January
Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department recognized by OBC
Oneida Nation, MAST continues the fight for expanded Tribal Self-Governance
Secretary Liggins continues to advocate in Madison for First Nations
Chairman Hill meets with Wisconsin State Assembly 5th District member-elect
Oneida Nation thanks Hobart Volunteer Fire Department
Oneida Business Committee honors Economic Support team
Oneida Nation unveils Purple Heart Reservation signage
Oneida Nation delegation rallies in D.C. in support of Indian Child Welfare Act
London experience provides networking opportunities for Oneida Nation
Collaborative Virtual GTC Meeting workups continue
DOI releases list of 650 renamed sites, twenty-eight in Wisconsin, removing Native slur
Councilwoman Webster meets with Gov. Evers on Government-to-Government relationships
ICWA hangs in the balance as SCOTUS prepares to hear Haaland v. Brackeen
Honoring the Oneida Nation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Webster attends 50th Annual National Tribal Health Conference
First dual-language highway signage appears on the Oneida Reservation
Nation celebrates Highway 29 – CTH VV Interchange completion
Green Bay Packers invite Oneida leadership to London
Oneida Nation’s Gollnick talks tribal sovereignty and history with SNC Political Science class
Chairman Hill attends Inflation Reduction Act celebration
HHS Secretary holds conference with Tribal Advisory Committee
Lt. Governor Barnes visits Oneida Nation
Tribes, WisDOT hold annual consultatons
Kunhi-yo’ ‘I am Healthy’ overdose prevention event comes to the Radisson
IHS Bemidji Area Director tours Oneida Community Health Center
Why Wisconsin schools teach Native history: Celebrating 33 years of Act 31
Webster continues to champion Kinship Care
Haaland’s “Road to Healing Tour” stops in Michigan
Oneida Nation hosts Combating Veteran Suicide forum
Oneida Nation’s friend and neighbor, Village of Ashwaubenon, celebrates sesquicentennial
Webster represents Oneida Nation at 2022 Tribal Self-Governance Conference
25th Annual National Night Out comes to Three Sisters
NHC Reception
As of Monday, November 14, 2022, the Norbert Hill Center’s (NHC) Reception Office has relocated to the right side of the corridor at the main entrance of the NHC. The Oneida Nation High School now has oversight of the previous office which is located to the left side of the corridor at the main entrance of the NHC.
The NHC Reception Office is staffed with Boards, Committees and Commissions (BCCs) employees that can be reached at (920) 869-4303. They provide a variety of services such as:
· Checking in non-school visitors
· Provide information for BCCs
· Process applications for BCCs
· Provide information regarding Business Committee (BC) and General Tribal Council (GTC) meetings
· Provide BC meeting packets
· Receives GTC petitions
· Records Management request drop-off/pick up
· Elected BCC applications are received for Special/General Elections on behalf of the Tribal Secretary
Hours
Mon – Fri
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed daily
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
