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NCA 04-111

ENACTED by the Muscogee (Creek) National Council on this 26" day of June 2004.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Second Speaker of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council
has hereto attached his signature.

Richard Berryhill, er Speaker

National Council
Muscogee (Creek) Nation

CERTIFICATION

|, the undersigned, certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the minutes of the Muscogee
(Creek) National Council comprised of twenty-six members with Twenty-two members attending
this meeting on the 26" day of June 2004, and that the above is in conformity with the provisions
therein adopted by a vote of 21 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions, and that said Law has not been
rescinded or amended in any way and the above is the signature of the Second Speaker of the
National Council.

Terry Dutefy, Recording Sépfetary
Muscogee (Creek) National Council

APPROVAL
|, the Principal Chief pf the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, hereby affix my signature this

ZL day of , 2004, to the above Law, NCA 04-111, authorizing it to become
a Law under |., Section VI., of the Constitution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

AD. Ellis, Principal Chief
Muscogee (Creek) Nation



NCA 04-111

AUG -2 200A
CLASSIFICATION: #21. GAMING

A LAW OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION AMENDING MUSCOGEE (CREEK)
NATION CODE ANNOTATED TITLE 21, “GAMING,” CHAPTER 2, “PUBLIC GAMING
COMMISSIONER,” AS AMENDED BY NCA 04-035, TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC GAMING COMMISSIONER

Be it enacted by the National Council of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation:

SECTION ONE. AMENDMENT. This amendment shall be codified in Title 21, Chapter
2, of the Code of Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; provided that for purposes of
codification of said amendment and its inclusion in pocket parts of the Code of Laws of the
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the Codification Committee is hereby authorized: (1) to approve
any changes related to the manner in which sections, articles, chapters and sub-chapters
are designated consistent with the format in the Code of Laws published in 2003 by West
Publishing Company; (2) to include footnoted references to the legislative history in said
pocket parts to the Code of Laws and (3) to not in said pocket parts any editorial correction
of minor clerical or grammatical errors in the following amendment, without further National
Council approval:

§ 2-102. Appointment, qualifications and term of office.

The Principal Chief shall nominate a preferred citizen of the Muscogee (Creek)
Nation or the best qualified individual to serve as the Commissioner, subject to confirmation
by the National Council by duly adopted Tribal Resolution. The individual must possess
a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Indian preference shall be given. The Commissioner's term will be for a period of not to
exceed four (4) years to expire at the end of the term of office of the Principal Chief who
made the appointment; provided that a Commissioner may serve more than one (1) term
in office.

SECTION TWO. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this amendment shall be the
date of approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission; on the date the National
Indian Gaming Commission determines that approval of the amendment is not necessary;
or in the absence of issuance of approval or disapproval by the National indian Gaming
Commission, ninety (90) days from the date of submission of this amendment to the
National Indian Gaming Commission, whichever date occurs first.


NCA 04-114

CLASSIFICATION: #21. GAMING

A LAW OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION AMENDING MCNCA TITLE 21, § 4-102
ENTITLED “BOARD COMPOSITION” TO ADD A PROVISION FOR STIPENDS AND
MILEAGE FOR GAMING OPERATIONS AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS

SECTION TWO. AMENDMENT. MCNCA Title 21, §4-102 is hereby amended to
add a new subsection F. to read as follows:

F. Stipends/ Mileage. Gaming Operations Authority Board Members, except the ex-officio
National Council member, shall receive a stipend of $125.00 for each duly called meeting
of the Board that he or she attends. In addition to a stipend, Board members shall receive
mileage to and from duly called meetings at the Nation's current rate. Stipends and
mileage for each member of the Board shall not exceed $6,000.00 in any given fiscal year.

SECTION THREE. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this amendment shall be the
date of approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission; on the date the National
Indian Gaming Commission determines that approval of the amendment is not necessary;
or in the absence of issuance of approval or disapproval by the National Indian Gaming
Commission, ninety (90) days from the date of submission of this amendment to the
National Indian Gaming Commission, whichever date occurs first.

ENACTED by the Muscogee (Creek) National Council on this 26" day of June 2004.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Second Speaker of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council
has hereto attached his signature.

Richard Berryhill, want Speaker

National Council
Muscogee (Creek) Nation


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OCT 25 2004

A.D. Ellis, Principal Chief
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Office of the Principal Chief
P.O. Box 580

Hwy. 75, Loop 56

Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447

RE: Amendment to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Gaming Code
Dear Mr. Ellis:

This letter responds to your request to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
to review and approve the recent amendments to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Nation)
NCA 04-064, NCA 04-114 and NCA 04-111. The amendments and the National Council
resolutions were received by the NIGC on August 2, 2004

This letter constitutes approval under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. 25 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.
Approval does not constitute approval of specific games. Inaddition, the amendment is
approved for gaming only on Indian lands, as defined in the IGRA, over which the Nation
exercises jurisdiction.

We note that NCA 04-064 does not differ from section 309 which was part of NCA 01-183 and
was approved by the Commission on February 22, 2002. We note further that NCA 04-114
and 04-111 are not numbered consistently with NCA 01-183.

the amendments for review and approval. The NIGC staff and I look
‘orking with youand the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in implementing
ve questions or require further assistance, please contact Frances Fragua,

forward to
the IG!

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1441 L St. NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202.632.7003 Fax: 202.632.7066 WWw.NIGC.cov

REGIONAL OFFICES Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; Phoenix, AZ; St. Paul, MN; Tulsa, OK


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NCA 04-114

CERTIFICATION

|, the undersigned, certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the minutes of the Muscogee
(Creek) National Council comprised of twenty-six members with Twenty-two members attending
this meeting on the 26" day of June 2004, and that the above is in conformity with the provisions
therein adopted by a vote of 17 in favor, 4 against, 0 abstentions, and that said Law has not been
rescinded or amended in any way and the above is the signature of the Second Speaker of the
National Council.

| Recording(gecretary

Muscogee (Creek) National Council
APPROVAL
|, the Principal Chief,of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, hereby affix my signature this
day of , 2004, to the above Law, NCA 04-114, authorizing it to become
afLaw under ArficléM1., Section VI., of the Constitution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

AEZA

AD. Ellis, Principal Chief
Muscogee (Creek) Nation



NCA 04-064

CLASSIFICATION: #21. GAMING

ALAW OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION AMENDING MCNCA TITLE 21, § 3-109,
ENTITLED “License eligibility determination”

Be it enacted by the National Council of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation:

SECTION ONE. AMENDMENT. This amendment shall be codified in Title 21, Chapter
3 of the Code of Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; provided that for purposes of
codification of said amendment and its inclusion in pocket parts of the Code of Laws of the
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the Codification Committee is hereby authorized: (1) to approve
any changes related to the manner in which sections, articles, chapters and sub-chapters
are designated consistent with the format in the Code of Laws published in 2003 by West
Publishing Company; (2) to include footnoted references to the legislative history in said
pocket parts to the Code of Laws and (3) to not in said pocket parts any editorial correction
of minor clerical or grammatical errors in the following amendment, without further National

Council approval.

SECTION TWO. AMENDMENT. MCNCA Title 21, § 3-109, is hereby amended to read
as follows:

Section 309. License Eligibility Determination.

The Commissioner shall review an applicant’s prior activities, criminal record, if any,
and reputation, habits and associations to make a finding concerning the eligibility of a
license applicant for employment in a gaming operation.

If the Commissioner determines that employment of the person poses a threat to the
public interest or to the effective regulation of gaming, or creates or enhances dangers of
unsuitable, unfair or illegal practices and methods and activities in the conduct of gaming,
the Commissioner shall not issue a license to the applicant.

SECTION THREE. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this amendment shall be
on the date of approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission; on the date the
National Indian Gaming Commission determines that approval of the amendments are not
necessary; or in the absence of issuance of approval or disapproval by the National Indian
Gaming Commission, ninety days from the date of submission of this amendment to the
National Indian Gaming Commission, whichever date occurs first.


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NCA 04-064

ENACTED by the Muscogee (Creek) National Council on this 24" day of April 2004,

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Speaker of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council has
hereto attached his signature.

Veer phbe
Thomas Yahola, Speaker

Nationa! Council
Muscogee (Creek) Nation

CERTIFICATION

|, the undersigned, certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the minutes of the Muscogee
(Creek) National Council comprised of twenty-six members with Twenty-five members attending
this meeting on the 24" day of April 2004, and that the above is in conformity with the provisions
therein adopted by a vote of 22 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions (two Representatives , and that
said Law has not been rescinded or amended in any way and the above is the signature of the
Speaker of the National Council.

|, the Bgncipal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, hereby affix my signature this. 7Q)__ day
of Pi) , 2004, to the above Law, NCA 04-064, authorizing it to become a Law under

Article’V1., Section VI., of the Constitution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Zaz

AD. Ellis, Principal Chief
Muscogee (Creek) Nation