OCT 1 9 2000 

Mr. Jim Moon, Jr. 

Chairperson 

Bear River Band 

Of Rohnerville Rancheria 

32 Bear River Drive 

Loleta, CA 9555 1 

Dear Chairperson Moon: 

This letter responds to your request to the National Indian Gaming Commission ("NIGC") for 

the review and approval of the amendment to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville 

Rancheria's ("Band") tribal gaming ordinance submitted on August 18, 2000. This letter 

constitutes approval of your submission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ("IGRA"). It 

is important to note that the gaming ordinance is approved for gaming only on Indian lands as 

defined in IGRA. 

Thank you for submitting the amendment for review. The NIGC staff and I look forward to 

working with you and the Band in implementing the IGRA. If you have questions or need 

further assistance, please contact Ms. Frances Fragua at 2021632-7003. 

Sincerely yours, 

w&& 

Montie R. Deer 

Chairman 

Cc: Scott Crowell 

Crowell Law Offices 

1670 Tenth Street West 

Kirkland, WA 98033 

1441 L STREET, N.W. 9TH FLOOR WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 TEL.: 202-632-7003 FAX: 202-632-7066 
BEAR RIVER BAND of ROHNERVlLLE RANGHERIA 

32 BEAR RIVER DR. LOLETA. CA 96661 707.733.1900, fax 733.1972 

Resolution No: 

Date Approved: July 26,2000 

A RESOLUTION AMENDING ORDINANCE 95-04: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND 

REGULATING GAMING ON TRIBAL LANDS, ARTICLE IV: GAMING COMMISSION 

TO STATE THREE (3), NOT FIVE (5) PERSONS. 

WHEREAS, the Bear River Band of Rohnewille Rancheria is a Federally-recognized Indian Tribe 

authorized to exercise full governmental responsibilities; and, 

WHEREAS, the Bear River Band of Rohnewille Rancheria is eligible for all rights and privileges 

afforded to Federally-recognized Indian Tribes; and, 

WHEREAS, the Bear River Band of Rohnewille Rancheria Tribal Council has been asked to 

establish a Gaming Commission; and, 

WHEREAS, the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria Tribal Council will follow guidelines 

as stated in Ordinance No. 95-04 "Ordinance Authorizing And Regulating Gaming 

On Tribal Lands." 

WHEREAS, the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria Tribal Council is particularly 

interested in Article IV: Gaming Commission which states in part "The Gaming 

Commission shall be composed of five (5) persons who would themselves qualify for 

licensing under this Ordinance and shall be appointed by the Bear River Band of 

Rohnerville Rancheria Tribal Council; and, 

WHEREAS, the Bear River Band of Rohnewille Rancheria Tribal Council desires to amend 

Ordinance No. 95-04 to include three (3) commissioners instead of five (5) who 

would be acting under the authority of the Tribe. 5 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bear River Band of Rohnewille Rancheria 

Tribal Council amends Ordinance No. 95-04, Article IV: Gaming Commission to read "The Gaming 

Commission shall be composed of three (3) persons who would themselves qualify for licensing 

under this Ordinance and shall be appointed by the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria Tribal 

Council." 

RECEIVED 
RESOLUTION 00-36 

PAGE TWO 

This is to certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Bear River Band of Rohnerville 

Rancheria Tribal Council on the 26th day of July 2000 by a vote of \. 2 IN FAVOR, 

0 OPPOSED, ABSTENTIONS,and &- ABSENT. 

DATED THIS. 26TH DAY OF JULY 2000. 

x:'-~im &loon, Jr., d&irpeSon 

Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria 

ATTEST: 

Council Member 

Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria