MIESCALERO APACHE TRIBE

MESCALERO, NEW MEXICO

ORDiNANCE NO. 03-08

WHEREAS the Mescalero Apache Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Tribe organized under the

Indian Reorganization Act ofJune 18, 1934(25 U.S.C. § 476) and governed by its Revised Constitution;

and

WHEREAS the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council has the power to act for the Tribe and to represent

the Tribe in all matters under the powers vested in it by Article XI of the Revised Constitution of the

Mescalero Apache Tribe; and

WHEREAS the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council has the duty to regulate the conduct of trade and

oversee the disposition oftribal property upon the reservation; and

WHEREAS the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council has the responsibility to protect and preserve tribal

resources; and

WHEREAS, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council now wishes to provide additional guidance to the

MescaJero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission in order to assist them in the performance of their

licensing and regulatory functions as specified in the following oidinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT ORDAINED, that the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council does hereby

adopt the attached Mescalero Apache Gaming Ordinance.

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CERTIFICATION

The foregoing enactment of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council is duly

adopted and approved on the 29th day of August, 2003, at legally called session

of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council, at which a quorum was present and

at which a majority of the members voted in favor thereof. This enactment is

approved by the President of the Mescalero Apache Tribe under authority of

Article XII, Section 1, of the Revised Constitution.

Sandra Platero, Secretary

Sara Misquez, Prd~deIT~I
MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE

GAMING ORDINANCE

SECTION 1. NAME

The name of this Ordinance shall be the Mescalero Apache Gaming Ordinance.

SECTION 2. DEFItilTIONS

The following words shall have the following meanings under this Ordinance, unless the context

otherwise requires.

A. Bingo means:

1. The game of chance commonly known as bingo or lotto (whether or not electronic,

computer, or other technologic aids are used in connection) when players:

a. Play for prizes with cards bearing numbers or other designations;

b. Cover numbers or designations when objects, similarly numbered or designated,

are drawn or electronically determined; and

c. Win the game by being the first person to cover a designated pattern on such

cards; and,

2. If played in the same location as bingo, pull-tabs, punchboards, tip jars, instant bingo, and

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other games similar to bingo.

B. Class IL gaming means:

1. Bingo or lotto (whether or not electronic, computer, or other technologic aids are used)

when players:.

a. Play for prizes with cards bearing numbers or other designations;

b. Cover numbers or designations when objects, similarly numbered or designated,

are drawn or electronically determined; and

c. Win the game by being the first person to cover a designated pattern on such

cards.

2. If played in the same location as bingo or lotto, pull-tabs, punchboards, tip jars, instant

bingo, and other games similar to bingo.

3. Nonbanking card games that are:

a. explicitly authorized by the laws of the State, or

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.b. not explicitly prohibited by the laws ofthe State and are played at any location

in the State, but only is such card games are played in conformity with those

laws and regulations (if any) of the State regarding hours or periods of

operation of such card games or limitations on wagers or pot sizes in such card

games.

C. Class ifi Gaming means all forms of gaming that are not Class I gaming or Class II

gaming, including but not limited to:

1. Any house banking game, including but not limited to:

a. Card games such as baccarat, chemin de fer, blackjack (21) and pai gow (if

played as house banking games);

b. Casino games such as roulette, craps and keno;

2. Any slot machines as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1 171(a)(1) and electronic or

electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance;

3. Lotteries, in any form.

D~ Commission or Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission means the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission established by this Ordinance.

E. Gaming Enterprise means an unincorporated, wholly owned business Enterprise ofthe Tribe

duly authorized by Tribal Resolution of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council to conduct Class III

gaming on the Mescalero Reservation.

F. Games of Chance includes Class II and Class ifi gaming, but does not include social games

played solely for prizes of minimal value, or traditional forms of Indian gaming authorized by the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Council in connection with tribal ceremonies or celebrations.

G. Gaming Device or Gaming Equipment means any equipment or mechanical,

electromechanical, or electronic contrivance, component, or machine used remotely or directly in

connection with gaming.

H. Gaming Employee means a person connected directly with a Class II or Class Ill gaming

activity as a Key or Primary employee as defined in Section 2 (P), (AA)-Definitions; gaming

employee does not include:

1. bartenders, cocktail servers or other persons engaged solely in preparing or serving food or

beverages;

2. janitorial personnel;

3. stage, sound and light technicians; or

4. personnel engaged in any non-Class II or non-Class ifi gaming activity; or

5. other nongaming personnel.

I. Gaming Facility means the building location or room in which Class II and/or Class III

gaming is conducted on the Reservation.

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J. Gaming Ordinance and Ordinance mean this Mescalero Apache Gaming Ordinance and

any amendments thereto.

K. Gaming Services means the provision or sale of any gaming device, games ofchance, cards,

dice, coins, tokens, gaming related goods, poker tables, blackjack tables, equipment or any mechanical,

electromechanical, electronic device, machine, including training and consulting services for table games,

slots, cage, accounting, hard and soft count, surveillance, and management to the Tribe, Gaming

Enterprise, or Management Contractor in connection with the operation ofgaming in a Gaming Facility.

L. General Manager means the Manager, Director or other person responsible for the gaming

operations of a Gaming Enterprise as appointed by the Mescalero Apache Tribal President or his

designee or, if the Gaming Enterprise enters into a Management Contract, the chief Management

Contractor shall be the General Manager.

M. Gross Receipts means receipts from the sale of shares, tickets, or rights in any manner

connected with participation or the right to participate in any game ofchance, including but not limited

to, any admission fee or charge, the sale ofmerchandise, refreshments, souvenirs, services, equipment, or

supplies, interest earned on deposits, and all other miscellaneous receipts.

N. IGRA means the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, P.L. 100-447,25 U.S.C.~ 270~-2721 and

18 U.S.C. §~1 166-1168.

0. Indian lands means

1. all lands within the limits of any Indian reservation; and

2. any lands title to which is either held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any Indian

tribe or individual or held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to restriction by the United

States against alienation and over which an Indian tribe exercises governmental power.

P. Joint Powers Agreement means an agreement related to gaming and games ofchance on the

Reservation entered into with the state of New Mexico or any other New Mexico governmental entity

under the New Mexico Joint Powers Agreements Act, § 11-1-7, N.M.S.A. 1978 (1994 RepI.)

Q. Key Employee means:

1. A person who performs one or more of the following functions: Bingo caller; cashier;

Counting room supervisor, Count and drop personnel; Chief of Security; Custodian of

gaming supplies or cash; Floor manager; Pit boss; Dealer; Croupier; Players Club and

Player Tracking Personnel: Cage and Vault Personnel; Approver of credit; Any person

engaged in Purchasing, Finance, Accounting, MIS, or IS functions; or Custodian of

gambling devices including persons with access to cash and accounting records within

such devices; and,

2. If not otherwise included, any compensated person connected directly with a Gaming

Enterprise whose total cash compensation is in excess of $50,000 per year; or

3. If not otherwise included, the 4 most highly compensated persons in the gaming

operation.

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R. License means a license duly issued by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission to

principals, primary management officials and key employees ofany gaming enterprise conducted on the

Reservation and to others pursuant to this Gaming Ordinance.

S. Licensee means any entity or person who has been duly licensed by the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission.

T. Management Contract means a contract within the meaning ofIGRA, 25 U.S.C. §~ 2710(D)

(9) and 2711, as defined in 25 C.F.R. Sec. 502.1 Sany contract, subcontract, or collateral agreement

between the Tribe (or the Gaming Enterprise) and a contractor or between a contractor and a

subcontractor if such contract or agreement provides for the management of all or part of a gaming

operation.

U. Management Contractor means any person or entity that has entered into a Management

Contract with the Gaining Enterprise Board.

V. Member of the Tribe or Tribal Member means an enrolled member ofthe Mescalero Apache

Tribe.

W. National Indian Gaming Commission and NIGC mean the National Indian Gaming

Commission established by the IGRA.

X. Net revenues means gross gaming revenues of an Indian gaming operation less -

1. Amounts paid out as, or paid for, prizes; and

2. Total gaming-related operating expenses excluding management fees.

Y. Occasion means a gathering at which a game of chance is played.

Z. Person means an individual, trust, firm, association, partnership, political subdivision,

government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other legal entity

whatsoever.

AA. Premises means any room, hail, building, enclosure, or outdoor or other area used for the

purpose of playing a game of chance.

BB. Primary Management Official means:

1. The person having management responsibility for a management contract:

2. Any person who has authority:

a. To hire and fire employees; or

b. To set up working policy for the gaming operation; or

3. The chief financial officer or other person who has financial management responsibility.

CC. President means the President of the Mescalero Apache Tribe

DD. Tribe means the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

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EE. Reservation means the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation and any lands title to which is

held in trust by the United States for the benefit ofthe Mescalero Apache Tribe or held by the Mescalero

Apache Tribe subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation, and lands the Mescalero

Apache Tribe exercises governmental power.

FF. Site License means a license duly issued by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

for each Gaming Facility at each location at which gaines ofchance are permitted to be conducted on the

Reservation.

GO. State Gaining Representative means that person designated by New Mexico State law who

will be responsible for actions of the state set out in the Tribal-State Compact.

HR. Temporary License means a license for no longer than 90 days issued by the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission to an applicant who has filed with the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaining Commission a completed application, pending the results ofbackground checks required by this

ordinance. Such temporary licenses shall be issued only when needed to acquire necessary personnel for

the conduct of games of chance on the Reservation and they shall not be issued if the background

investigation undertaken discloses that the applicant has a criminal history or if other grounds sufficient

to disqualify the applicant are apparent on the face of the application. The temporary license shall

become void and of no effect upon:

1. The issuance of a license;

2. The issuance of a notice of denial; or

3. 90 days after the temporary license is issued, whichever occurs earlier.

II. Tribal Council means the Tribal Council ofthe Mescalero Apache Tribe, the legislative body

of the Tribe.

JJ. Tribal Court means the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court.

KK. Tribal-State Compact and Compact mean any compact entered into by the Tribe and the

State of New Mexico under Section 11(d) of the IGRA. (25 U.S.C. 2710(d)

SECTION 3. Purposes

The purposes of this Gaming Ordinance are:

1. To make lawful, and provide for the regulation of; all playing of games of chance on the

Reservation;

2. To protect the integrity of all such gaming; and

3. To prevent improper or unlawfi.il conduct in gaming.

SECTION 4. Interpretation

This Gaming Ordinance is an exercise ofthe sovereign power ofthe Tribe and shall be liberally construed

for the accomplishment of its purposes and to comply with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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SECTION 5. Gamin2 Policy

A. Games of Chance Prohibited. No person may operate or conduct any games ofchance within

the boundaries of the Reservation except as authorized by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council.

B. Ownership of Gaming Enterprise. The Mescalero Apache Tribe shall have the sole proprietary

interest in, and responsibility for, the operation and conduct of any games of chance operated or

conducted on the Reservation.

C. Protection of Environment; Public Health and Safety. The construction and maintenance of

any gaming facility, and the operation and conduct of any and all games of chance, shall be done in a

manner that adequately protects the environment and the public health and safety, and must be done in a

mam~er that meets the requirements of Section 13(C) of this ordinance.

D. Age Restrictions. No person under 21 years of age may participate in any Class ifi gaming on

the Reservation, and no person under 21 years ofage can be employed in any Class ifi gaming activities

as a Gaming Employee or primary management official of any gaming enterprise on the Reservation.

E. Persons Barred from Personal Participation in Gaming. None of the following persons

serving in the following categories of employment or office may personally engage in gaming, play any

games ofchance, or win any prizes awarded by the Gaming Enterprise in the Tribe until 90 days after the

termination of such employment or office:

1. Employees of the Mescalero Apache Tribal GaminI Commission,

2. General Manager of the Gaming Enterprise,

3. Primary Management officials,

4. Employees of the Gaming Enterprise; however, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission is authorized to exempt classes of employees from the prohibition of this

section.

SECTION 6. Class LI and Class ifi Games Authorized

A. Class II Games. The Gaming Enterprise shall have authority to establish, equip, operate and

maintain bingo and Class H card games on premises located at such places as the Tribal Council has

designated or may designate.

B. Class ifi Games. The Gaining Enterprise shall have authority to establish, equip, operate, and

maintain a Class ifi gaming operation on premises located at such places on the Reservation as the Tribal

Council has designated or may designate.

C. Premises Open to Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission. Premises where any Class

H or Class ifi gaming is being operated or conducted, or where it is intended that a Class II or Class III

gaming will be operated or conducted, shall at all times be open to inspection by the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission and its agents and employees.

D. Employees. Gaming Employees who operate or conduct, or assist in operating or conducting,

Class H or Class ifi gaming shall be employed by the Gaming Enterprise and shall wear a gaming license

badge evidencing their names and the legend of the Gaming Commission.

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E. Qualification For Employment; Testing. Employees of the Gaming Enterprise shall be of

good moral character and, as a condition oftheir employment, shall agree to any lawful means oftestmg

for truthfijlness, at any time without prior notice, concerning the handling, collection and/or

disbursement of gross receipts. No person shall be employed by the Gaming Enterprise, whose prior

activities, crminal record if any, reputation, habits, or associations pose a threat to the public interest or

to the effective regulation and control ofgaming, or create or enhance the dangers ofunsuitable, unfair,

or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the operation or conduct of gaming or the carrying on of

business and financial arrangements incidental thereto.

F. Preference in Employment. The Gaming Enterprise shall provide preference in employment

and advancement to tribal members ifthey meet the qualifications for such employment with the Gaming

Enterprise.

G. Personnel Policies. The Gaming Enterprise shall adopt written personnel policies that shall be

provided .to each employee. These Personnel Policies shall provide a formal grievance procedure,

including appeal to persons of greater authority than the employees immediate supervisor.

SECHON 7. Mescalero Apache Tribal Gamin2 Commission

A. Establishment of Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission. There is hereby

established the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission for the purposes ofregulating all games of

chance within the Reservation and enforcing this Gaming Ordinance.

B. Powers and Duties. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall have the following

powers and duties:

I. To recommend to the Tribal Council whether it should permit or refuse to permit the

operation or conduct of any games of chance within the Reservation, and to specify the

recommendations for the operation or conduct ofany permitted games ofchance within

the Reservation.

2. To inspect and examine all premises within the Reservation at which games ofchance are

played to insure that all gaming facilities are constructed, maintained and operated in a

manner that adequately protects the environment and the public health and safety as

required by SectIons 5(C) and 13(C).

3. To issue separate site licenses to each (laming Facility or specific location on the

Reservation where the Tribal Council authorizes gaming to occur.

4. To implement and administer a system, including the promulgation of regulations, for

investigating, licensing and monitoring management, employees, vendors and others

connected with gaming activities, including the issuance of site licenses to gaming

facilities, and the issuance of temporary licenses and licenses to individuals and entities

and the verification ofinternal controls, as required under this Ordinance, IGRA, and any

procedures prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.

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5. To conduct background investigations regarding any person or entity in any way

connected with any gaming activity and issue licenses to, at minimum, all qualified

Gaming Enterprise Key Employees and Primary Management Officials under

requirements at least as strict as those established in Section 9(E)(6) of this Ordinance;

and grant, deny, condition, suspend, revoke, and renew licenses and hear and decide

matters affecting such granting, denying, conditioning, suspension, revocation, or

renewal of licenses.

6. To promulgate rules for any Class II or Class ifi gaming activity on the Reservation in a

manner consistent with federal regulations enacted to implement the federal IGRA.

7. To serve as the Tribal Gaming Agency for purposes of implementing the Tribal-State

gaming compact entered into between the Tribe and the State of New Mexico to make

such reports regarding Class ifi gaming to the State Gaming Representative as required

by the Tribal-State Compact and to inspect and make copies of New Mexico state

records concerning all Class ifi gaming conducted under this Ordinance.

8. To inspect, examine, photocopy, and audit all papers, books, and records regarding

gaming activities conducted within the Reservation and any other matters necessary to

carry Out the duties of the Tribal Gaming Commission under this Gaming Ordinance.

9. To investigate any suspicion of wrongdoing related to any gaming activity or find suitable

the imposition ofa fine upon any person or entity f& any cause deemed reasonable by the

Gaming Commission.

10. To conduct or cause to be conducted such investigations as may be necessary to

detennine in connection with any gaming activity, compliance with law, including this

Gaming Ordinance, or with any contracts or agreements related to gaming activities.

11. To hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take testimony, and receive

such evidence, as the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission deems relevant in

fi.ilfilling its duties.

12. To require by subpoena the attendance and testimony ofwitnesses and the production of

all books, papers, and documents relating to any matter under consideration or

investigation by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, and to bring actions

in the Tribal Court for the enforcement of such subpoenas.

13. To administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

14. To bring suit in the Tribal Court seeking temporary and permanent orders closing a game

of chance in accordance with this Gaming Ordinance.

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15. To enter into contracts and memoranda of understanding, as directed by Tribal

Resolution of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council, for activities necessary to the

discharge of the duties of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, provided

that and to contract with the National Indian Gaming Commission for the enforcement of

federal regulations governing gaming on Indian reservations, provided that the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission may not employ any person who would be

disqualified from being a Commissioner under one or more of the four prohibitions in

Section 7(E) below.

16. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission shall submit an annual budget, with

supporting documentation as directed, to the Tribal Council for its consideration and

approval. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall submit quarterly

financial reports to the President of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

17. To establish and collect license, investigation and regulatory fees to cover or help cover

the costs connected therewith.

18. To certiFy management contracts in accordance with this Gaming Ordinance.

19. To hear appeals in accordance with this Gaming Ordinance.

20. To keep minutes, records, and books in which shall be kept a true, faithfiul, and correct

record of all proceedings of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

21. To promulgate rules and regulations, in addition to those required by Section 7(B)(7)

above, as it deems appropriate to implement the provisions of this Gaming Ordinance.

22. To recommend amendments to this Gaming Ordinance to the Tribal Council.

23. To submit an annual report to the Tribal Council and Tribal President on the activities of

the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, such report must include information

on the fi.uiding, income and expenses of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission.

24. To take action as may be reasonable and appropriate to enforce this Ordinance and the

rules and regulations of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

C. Duties Not Delegated to the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

1. The Commission shall have no involvement in the day-to-day operational decisions ofthe

Gaming Enterprise except to the extent that such issues involve compliance with

Presidential Executive Orders, Tribal Ordinances, Tribal Resolutions, the Indian Gaming

Regulatory Act, National Indian Gaming Commission regulations, or other matters

assigned to the Commission.

2. The Executive Director of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall be

appointed by the President ofthe Mescalero Apache Tribe. The Executive Director shall

report directly to the President ofthe Mescalero Apache Tribe and shall provide a written

report on a regular basis, at least monthly, as directed.

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3. The Executive Director shall (or caused to be) hire, fire, and manage all employees ofthe

Gaming Commission under the direction of the Tribal President.

4. The Executive Director shall serve as the Designated Agent of Service for the Mescalero

Apache Tribe as it pertains to the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Ordinance.

D. Procedure for Promulgation of Regulations. Where the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission is authorized to promulgate regulations, the following procedure shall be followed.

1. First, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall hold an informal meeting

with the Gaming Enterprise management to discuss the purpose of the proposed

regulation and its substantive content. The Mescalero Apache Gaming Enterprise shall

be given an oppoitmity to advise the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission of

any policy concerns.

2. After the Gaming Enterprise has had an opportunity to advise the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission of its concerns, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission shall put the proposed regulation in a form for formal circulation and

comment. At a minimum, the proposed regulation shall be posted in the tribal offices,

and a copy should be mailed to the Gaming Enterprise and the General Manager. The

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall allow a minimum of 14 and a

maximum of 30 days for comment.

3. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission may receive written comments from

interested parties. After considering comments, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission shall publish the regulation in proposed final form by posting a copy ofthe

final regulation in the tribal offices and by sending a copy of the final regulation to the

Gaming Enterprise and to the General Manager.

4. The regulation shall become final 14 days after publication by posting and circulation as

specified in Section 7(D)(3) above.

5. Copies of all regulations enacted by the Commission shall be kept in the Commissions

offices. All Tribal Ordinances, Resolutions, Executive Orders and regulations involving

gaming or which affect gaming shall be kept with documents in the Commission offices.

6. Nothing in this Ordinance shall infringe upon the power of the Tribal Council, prior or

subsequent to the effective date of the regulation, to modi1~ or rescind any regulation.

E. Composition; Terms. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Board of Commissioners shall

consist ofno fewer than three, and no more than five, Part-Time Commissioners appointed by the Tribal

President, subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council. A Commissioner shall serve for a term ofthree

(3) years. A Commissioner may serve after the expiration of his or her term of office until a successor

has been appointed, unless such Commissioner has been removed from office pursuant to Section 8(G).

Commissioners may serve for more than one term. In order to establish annually staggered terms, the

first two (2) Commissioners, as designated by the Tribal President, shall serve a three (3) year term; the

second two (2) Commissioners, as designated by the Tribal President, shall serve a two (2) year term and

one (1) shall serve a one (1) year term for the initial appointment terms only. Thereafter, all successive

terms ofappointment shall run for three (3) years.

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F: Qualifications of Commissioners. Commissioners shall be Tribal Members. No person shall

be eligible or qualified to serve, or continue to serve, as a Commissioner who:

1. Has been convicted of a felony or gaming offense;

2. Is an employee of any gaming enterprise;

3. Has any financial interest in, or responsibility for, any gaming activity, including any

indirect interest arising from the interest of an immediate family member (husband, wife,

son, daughter, brother, sister, father or mother); or,

4. Has any financial interest in, or responsibility for, any gaming-related contract, including

any indirect interest arising from the interest of an immediate family member (husband,

wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, father or mother).

G. Removal of Commissioners. A Commissioner may be involuntarily removed or suspended from

office by the Tribal President, subject to the approval of the Tribal Council without cause.

H. Resignations and Vacancies. Any Commissioner may resign at any time by giving written

notice of such resignation to the Executive Director of the Mescalero Apache Gaming Commission or

giving such notice to President ofthe Mescalero Apache Tribe. The resignation shall become effective at

the time specified in such notice, and the acceptance ofsuch resignation shall not be necessary to make it

effective. Any vacancy on the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, howsoever caused, shall

be filled for the unexpired portion ofthe vacated Commissioners term by a qualified person appointed by

the President with the consent of the Tribal Council.

I. Selection of Chairman. The Tribal President shall select one Commissioner to serve as

Chairman, one Commissioner to serve as Vice Chairman, and one Commissioner to serve as Secretary.

The Vice Chairman shall serve as Chairman during meetings of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission at which the Chairman is absent.

LI. Motions and Resolutions; Meetings; Quorum. The powers of the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission are vested in the Commissioners. All official actions of the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission.shall be taken by motion or resolution approved by the affirmative vote of a

majority of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission members present at a meeting with a

quorum. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall meet at the call of the Executive

Director, the Chairman, or a majority ofits members. However, the Commission shall meet at least once

every month. A simple majority of the members of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

shall comprise a quorum.

K. Notice.

1. Notice ofmeetings stating the time, date, and tentative agenda shall be given in writing to

each Commissioner by letter mailed no fewer than five days before the meeting or

personally delivered no fewer than 24 hours before the meeting, provided, however, that

no written notice shall be required ofregularly scheduled meetings or meetings scheduled

at a previous meeting, so long as such schedule or setting is made known to all members.

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2. Notice may be waived in a writing signed by all Commissioners entitled to such notices,

whether before or after the meeting begins, and such waiver shall be deemed equivalent

to the giving of such notice. Attendance of any Commissioner at a Mescalero Apache

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Tribal Gaming Commission meeting shall constitutehis or her waiver of notice, except

where a Commissioner attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the

transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting is not lawfWly called or

convened.

L. Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission may cooperate with law enforcement officials the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Federal

Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies, when such cooperation is in the best

interests ofthe Tribe and will help to insure that fair, honest, and efficient games ofchance are operated

and conducted within the Reservation.

M. Compensation for Service; Reimbursement of Expenses. Commissioners shall be

compensated for serving on the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission in accordance with the

budget approved by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council. In accordance with the budget approved by

the Tribal Council, Commissioners shall additionally be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in

connection with the perfomiance of their Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission duties at the

rate at which such expenses are customarily reimbursed.

SECTION & Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commissions Relationship to Tribal

Government

A. Agency ofTribal Government. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall be an

agency of the Tribal Government and as such shall adopt personnel and administrative policies. The

Commission s the Tribal Gaming Agency for purposes ofthe Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the

Tribe and the State of New Mexico.

B. Independent Decision-Making Authority. Notwithstanding the fact that the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission is an agency of the Tribal Government, the decisions of the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission regarding licensing, suitability, compliance with

applicable law and other regulatory matters shall be within the exclusive province of the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission; provided, that any person or entity adversely affected by a ruling of

the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, including, but not limited to the Mescalero Apache

Gaming Enterprise or any employee thereof may petition the Tribal Court for review ofsuch decision, in

accordance with Section 14(H) below.

C. Gaming Responsibilities. The Commission will assure that the Gaming Enterprise:

1. Operates all Class ifi gaming pursuant to Tribe laws and regulations, the IGRA and other

applicable federal law;

2. Provides for the physical safety of patrons in every gaming facility;

3. Provides for the physical safety of employees of the Mescalero Apache Gaming

Enterprise;

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4. Provides for the physical safeguarding of assets transported to and from the Gaming

facility and the cashiers cage department;

5. Provides for the protection of the property of patrons and the Gaming Enterprise from

illegal activities;

6. Participates~in licensing ofprimary management officials and key employees ofa Class ifi

Gaming Enterprise;

7. Detains persons who may be involved in illegal acts for the purpose of notilying law

enforcement authorities; and

8. Records and investigates any and all unusual occurrences related to Class ifi Gaming

within the gaming facility.

SECTION 9. Licenses for Operatin2 and Conductin2 Games of Chance

A Licenses Required.

1. Gaming Enterprise. The Gaming Enterprise shall be licensed by the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission.

2. Gaming Facility. Each Gaming Facility shall be licensed by the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission.

3. Gaming Employees. All Gaming Employees shall be licensed by the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission and subject to background investigations.

4. Management Contractors. All Management Contractors, including their principals,

primary management officials, key employees and shareholders having in excess of 5%

ownership or interest, shall be licensed by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission and subject to background investigations.

5. Sales of Gaming Devices, equipment or services. Any person or entity proposing to

sell or lease any Gaming Device, Gaming Equipment, or provide Gaming Services to a

Gaming Enterprise shall be licensed by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission and subject to a background investigation before being permitted to sell or

lease any Gaming Device or Gaming Equipment or provide any Gaming Services to any

Gaming Enterprise, Gaming Facility, or Management Contractor.

B. License Application. Each applicant for a license shall file with the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission a written application in the form prescribed by the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission, duly executed and verified, along with the applicants fingerprint card, current

photograph and any fees required by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission. At a minimum,

the application form shall contain all of the following information and requests for information:

1. The following notice (Privacy Act Notice) shall be provided to the applicant with the

application form, with instructions to the applicant to read and sign the Privacy Act

Notice before the application is executed and returned:

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In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the following information is provided:

Solicitation of the information on this form is authorized by 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. The

purpose of the requested information is to determine the eligibility of individuals to be

employed in a gaming operation. The information will be used by members and staff of

the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, and ofthe National Indian Gaming

Commission (NTGC) who have need for the information in performance oftheir official

duties. The information may be disclosed to appropriate federal, tribal, state, local or

foreign law enforcement and regulatory agencies when relevant to civil, criminal or

regulatory investigations or prosecutions or when, pursuant to a requirement by a Tribe

or the NTGC, the information is relevant to the hiring or firing of an employee, the

issuance or revocation ofa gaming license, or investigations ofactivities while associated

with a tribe or a gaming operation. Failure to consent to the disclosures indicated in this

notice will result in the Tribes being unable to hire you as a primary management official

or in a key employee position.

The disclosure of your Social Security Number (SSN) is voluntary. However, failure

to supply a SSN may result in errors in processing your application.

2. Any existing persons or entities that are required to notified in writing that they shall

either:

a. Complete a new application that contains 1 Privacy Act Notice; or

b. Sign a statement that contains the Privacy Act Notice and consent to the routine

uses of information described in that Notice.

3. The following notice (False Statement Notice) shall be placed on the application form

before that form is filled out by any applicant:

A false statement on any part be licensed by Section 9(A) above shall be of your

application may be grounds for not hiring you, denying you any license or for firing you

after you begin work, or revoking any license previously issued. Also, you may be

punished by fine or imprisonment. See 18 U.S. Code, § 1001.

4. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall notify in writing any persons or

entities required to be licensed that they shall either:

a. Complete a new application form that contains a False Statement Notice; or

b. Sign a statement that contains the Notice.

5. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall request from each person or

entity required by Section 9(A) above to be licensed all of the following information:

a. Full name, other names used (oral or written), Social Security Number(s), birth

date, place of birth, citizenship, gender, all languages (spoken or written);

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b. Currently and for the previous 10 years: business and employment positions held,

ownership interests in those businesses, business and residence addresses, and

drive?s license numbers; provided, that any applicant who is a primary

management official, key employee, management contractor, manufacturer or

supplier of gaming devices and/or a person providing gaming services, must

provide such information from the age of 18;

c. The names and current addresses of at least three personal references, including

one personal reference who was acquainted with the applicant during each period

of residence listed under Section 10(B) (5) (b) above;

d. Current business and residence telephone numbers;

e. A description of existing or previous business relationships with Indian tribes,

including ownership interests in those businesses, and a description of any

potential or actual conflict of interest between the businesses and Indian tribes;

f. A description ofany existing and previous business relationships with the gaming

industry, including, but not limited to, ownership interests in those businesses;

g. The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency with which the

person has filed an application for a license or permit related to gaming, whether

or not such license or permit was granted

h. For each felony for which there is an ongoing prosecution or a conviction, the

charge, the name and address ofthe court involved, and the date and disposition,

if any;

i. For each misdemeanor for which there is an ongoing prosecution or conviction

(excluding minor traffic violations) since age 18 years, the charge, the date ofthe

charge, the name and address of the court involved, and the disposition, if any;

j. For each criminal charge (excluding minor traffic charges), whether or not there

is a conviction, if such criminal charge occurred since age 18 years and is not

otherwise listed pursuant to Section 9(B) (5) (h) or Section 9(B)(5)(i), the

criminal charge, the date of the charge, the name and address of the court

involved, and the disposition, if any;

k. The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency with which the

person has filed an application for an occupational license or permit, as an

applicant, principal, primary management official or key employee, and whether

or not such license or permit was granted;

1. A current photograph;

m. Fingerprints shall be taken by the Commission or any other qualified Law

Enforcement Agency. Pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding between

the Tribe and the NIGC, a designated agency shall forward the fingerprint cards

directly to the NIGC.

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n. The fee required by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission; and

o. Any other information that the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

deems relevant.

C. Background Investigations to Determine Eligibility to Work in Gaming Enterprises.

Upon receipt of a completed application and required fee for licensing, the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a background

investigation to ensure that the applicant is qualified for licensing.

2. Background checks of applicants will be performed pursuant to the following

procedures:

a. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission will provide applications to

applicants upon request, and shall collect and maintain the applications;

b. Pursuant to a Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the Tribe and the NIGC,

the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission Employee Licensing Agent(s)

will collect fingerprints from all applicants and forward the fingerprint cards

directly to the N1GC. The MGC will obtain a cnminal history record from the

Federal Bureau of Investigation on each applicant and forward such information

to the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

c. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission shall investigate the

information provided in the applications. This investigation will include:

1. Contacting persons or entities identified in the application, and verifying

by written or oral communication that the information contained in the

application is accurate;

ii. Intervewing a sufficient number of knowledgeable people, such as

former employers, partners, business associates, and others referred to in

the application, to provide a basis for the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission to make a determination concerning whether the

applicant meets applicable eligibility requirements;

iii. Reviewing relevant financial records of the applicant for the 3 years

preceding the application; and

iv. Contacting any state, federal, or other government agency that is referred

to in the application.

v. Reviewing state, county and tribal court criminal records.

d. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall document any

information it obtains that calls into question whether the applicant would meet

the eligibility requirements under this Ordinance. The Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission shall then document in detail the disposition of these

problem areas, indicating the follow-up investigations performed on the problem

areas and the result of such investigations.

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e. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission will review the results ofthe

investigation. This review will include a determination as to the scope of the

investigation and whether sufficient information was obtained and verified. If

such information is found not sufficient, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission will perform additional investigations.

3. In conducting a background investigation, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission and its agents shall keep confidential the identity ofeach person interviewed

in the course of the investigation.

4. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall retain the right to conduct

additional background investigations of any person required to be licensed at any time

while the license is valid.

5. With respect to principals, key employees and primary management officials, the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall retain applications for employment

and reports (if any) ofbackground investigations for no less than 6 years from the date of

termination of employment.

6. Once the investigation is complete, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

will decide whether the applicant meets the eligibility criteria under this ordinance.

7. All background investigations and reports shall remain confidential.

D. Procedures for Forwarding Applications and Reports.

1. When a key employee or primary management official begins work at a gaming enterprise

authorized by the Tribal-State Compact and this Ordinance, the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission shall forward to the NEGC a completed suitability of employment

report.

2. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission shall forward the report referred to in

Section 9(D) (4) to the NIGC and the State Gaming Representative within 60 days after

an employee begins work.

3. A key employee or primary management official who does not have a license shall not

be employed after 90 days.

4. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall prepare and forward to the

NIGC and the State Gaming Representative a report on each background investigation

(Investigative Report). An Investigative Report shall include all of the following:

a. Steps taken in conducting the background investigation;

b. Results obtained;

c. Conclusions reached; and

d. The basis for those conclusions.

5. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall submit with the report a copy of

the eligibility determination made under Section 9(C)(6).

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6. If a license is not issued to an applicant, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission shall notify the NTGC and the State Gaming Representative.

E. Granting a Gaming License; Standards.

Temporary License. Within 20 days of the receipt of a completed application for

licensing, and upon request of an applicant, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission may issue a Temporary License to the applicant, unless the background

investigation undertaken discloses that the applicant has a criminal history, or unless

other grounds sufficient to disqualify the applicant are apparent on the face of the

application.

2. Temporary License Renewal. A temporary license may be renewed for good cause.

3. Temporary License - limited validity. The temporary license shall become void and be of

no effect upon either:

a. The issuance of the license;

b. The issuance of a notice of denial; or

c. 90 days after the temporary license is issued, whichever occurs first.

4. Ifwithin 30 days after it receives an Investigative Report, neither the NTGC nor the State

Gaming Representative has notified the Mescaler6 Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

that it has an objection to the issuance of a license pursuant to a license application filed

by a principal, key employee or a primary management official, the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission may issue a license to such applicant.

5. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall review a persons prior

activities, criminal record, if any, and reputation, habits, and associations to make a

finding concerning the eligibility or suitability of an applicant, or a principal, key

employee or primary management official of an applicant, for employment or

involvement in a gaming enterprise. After such consultation, the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission shall either issue a license or deny the application. If the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission determines that employment or

involvement of the applicant poses a threat to the public interest, or to the effective

regulation of gaming or creates or enhances the danger of unsuitable, unfair, or illegal

practices, methods, or activities in the conduct of gaming, the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission shall deny the application.

6. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission may issue a license to any person or

entity who:

a. Has provided a complete and accurate application and complied fi.illy with any

and all requests by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission for

information concerning the background and activities of the applicant;

b. If a natural person, has attained the age of2l years;

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c. Is not a person whose prior activities, criminal record, if any, habits, or

associations pose a threat to the public interest or to the effective regulation and

control ofgaming, or create or enhance the danger ofunsuitable, unfair, or illegal

practices, methods, and activities in the conduct ofgaming or the carrying on of

the business and financial arrangements incidental thereto; and

d. Has not attempted to interfere or to influence, and has not interfered or

influenced, unduly for its gain or advantage, any decision or process relating to

gaming or the government of the Tribe.

7. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall respond to any request for

additional information from the NIGC or the State Gaming Representative concerning a

principal, key employee or primary management official who is the subject of an

Investigative Report. Such a request shall suspend the 30 day period under Section

9(E)(4) until the NTGC or the State Gaming Representative receives the additional

information. However, in no event shall a request for additional information by the State

Gaming representative extend the 30 day period under Section 9(E)(4) ofthis Ordinance

for a total period of more than 60 days from the date the State Gaming representative

received the Investigative Report.

8. If, within the 30 day period described above, the NTGC or the State Gaming

Representative provides the Mescalero Apache Gaming Commission with a statement

itemizing objections to the issuance of a license to a principal, key employee or primary

management official for whom the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission has

provided an application and Investigative Report, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission shall reconsider the application, taking into account the objections itemized

by the NIGC and/or the State Gaming Representative, and make a final decision whether

to issue a license to such applicant.

F. Fees for Licensing. The fees for gaming licenses and background investigations shall be set by

the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission from time to time and made available at any time

upon request.

G. Duration and Renewal of Licenses. All employee gaming licenses issued by the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall be valid for 3 years from the date of issuance. Any employee

applying for renewal ofa license that has submitted the required application and any other information

required by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission at least 60 days before the expiration of

the license may continue to be employed under the expired license until the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission or NIGC, if required by the IGRA, takes final action on the renewal application.

Any person renewing a gaming license shall provide updated material and information as requested on

the renewal application form, but shall not be required to resubmit historical data already provided to the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

SECTION 10. Management Contract

The Mescalero Apache Tribal Council does not intend to authorize the use of any management

contractor in regards to its gaming operations. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission is not

authorized to license any management contractor.

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SECTION 11. Providers of Class ifi Gaming Eguipment or Supplies

A. Standards. Within 30 days after the effective date of this Ordinance, the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission will adopt standards for any and all Class ifi gaming equipment, devices or

supplies to be purchased, leased or otherwise acquired by the Gaming Enterprise after the effective date

of this Ordinance for use in any Class ifi gaming, which standards shall be at least as strict as the

comparable standards applicable to Class ifi gaming equipment, devices or supplies within the State of

Nevada. Any and all Class ifi gaming equipment, devices or supplies acquired by the Gaming Enterprise

after the effective date of the Compact shall meet or exceed the standards thereby adopted, and any and

all Class ifi gaming equipment, devices, or supplies utilized by the Gaming Enterprise in its gaming

activities as of the effective date of the Compact shall be upgraded or replaced, if necessary, so as to

comply with such standards, by no later than 1 year after the effective date of the Compact.

B. License Required. Prior to entering into any future lease or purchase agreement for Class ifi

gaming equipment, the Gaming Enterprise shall obtain sufficient information and identification from the

proposed seller or lessor and all persons holding any direct or indirect financial interest in the lessor or

the lease/purchase agreement to permit the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission to license

those persons in accordance with Section 10 above.

C. Installation. The seller, lessor, manufacturer, or distributor shall provide, assemble and installall

Class Ill gaming equipment, devices and supplies in a manner approved and licensed by the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission.

SECTION 12. Financial Practices and Reporting

A. Monthly Reports. On or before the 20th day of each month, the Gaming Enterprise shall

complete a financial report for the preceding calendar month showing the amount of gross receipts

derived from games of chance, the operating expenses incurred or paid and the net revenues derived

from games of chance. It is the duty of the Gaming Enterprise to maintain and keep such books and

records as may be necessary to substantiate the particulars ofeach report. Ifthe Gaming Enterprise thus

to complete such report within the time allowed, or if a report is not accurate and filly completed, the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall notify the Tribal President of such deficiency within

seven calendar days.

B. Maintenance of Books and Records; Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

Access. Full arid accurate books ofaccount, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

shall be kept at the places of business of the Mescalero Apache Gaming Enterprise, showing the

condition ofthe business and all transactions. The Gaining Enterprise is authorized to open and maintain

bank accounts pursuant to written instructions from the Tribal President or Tribal Council Resolution.

All books and records shall be maintained for at least five years, including:

1. Revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity for each Gaming Facility;

2. Daily cash transactions for each Gaming Facility, including but not limited to transactions

relating to each gaming table bank, game drop box, and gaming room bank;

3. Returned checks, hold check or other similar credit instruments;

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4. Individual and statistical game records (except card games) to reflect statistical drop and

statistical win; for electronic, computer, or other technologically assisted games, analytic

reports which show the total amount of cash wagered and the total amount of prizes

won;

5. Contracts, correspondence, and other transaction documents relating to all vendors and

contractors;

6. Records of all tribal gaming enforcement activities;

7. Audits prepared by or on behalf of the Tribe; and

8. Personnel information on all Gaming Enterprise employees or agents, hours worked,

employee profiles, and background checks.

C. Allowable Operating Expenses. No item of expense shall be incurred or paid in connection

with operating or conducting any game of chance except a bona fide expense, which is related and

necessary for the operation of the Gaining Enterprise.

D. Deposit of Gross Receipts; Payment of Operating Expenses. All gross receipts shall be

deposited in an operating account of the Gaming Enterprise. Withdrawals from such account shall be

made by consecutively numbered checks with two signatures duly signed; by wire transfer, or automated

clearing house (ACH) with Tribal approval, or by an officer of the Mescalero Apache Tribe or other

representatives duly authorized by the Gaming Enterprise Board, payable to a specific person or

organization. No check shall be drawn to cash or a fictitious payee.

E. Audits. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Executive Committee shall retain a certified public

accountant as the independent auditor of the Gaming Enterprise. The auditor shall not less frequently

than annually (but more frequently as the Gaming Enterprise may require) report to the Executive

Committee on the auditors examination ofthe books and records ofthe Gaming Enterprise, and on the

auditors recommendations with respect to management of the Gaming Enterprise and any failure to

comply with applicable law or contractual obligations. Copies of all audits shall be promptly provided to

the Tribal President and the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission. The Commission shall

provide copies of all audits to the National Indian Gaming Commission and the State Gaming

Representative (to the extent required by law).

F. Audit of Contracts. Any contract for supplies, services (except contracts for professional legal

or accounting services as provided by), or merchandise in an amount greater than $25,000 annually,

which contract relates to gaming activities, shall be subject to annual outside independent certified audits.

G. Disposition of Net Revenues. The net revenues derived from games of chance, less operating

reserves, shall be deposited on a monthly basis into the general fund ofthe Tribe and such other accounts

as designated by the Tribe. Net revenues deposited into the general find of the Tribe shall be used for

purposes in accordance with Section 13.

H. Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and Interiial Revenue Service. The Gaming Enterprise

shall take all steps necessary to comply with the applicable provisions ofthe Bank Secrecy Act, P.L. 91-

508, Act of October 26, 1970, 31 U.S.C. §~ 5311-314 and all record-keeping and reporting

requirements of the Internal Revenue Service.

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SECTION 13. Use of Gaming Revenue

A. Net revenues from class II gaming shall be used only for the following purposes: to fund tribal

government operations and programs; provide for the general welfare of the Tribe and its members;

promote tribal economic development; donate to charitable organizations; or help fund operations of

local government agencies.

B. If the Tribe elects to make per capita payments to tribal members, it shall authorize such

payments only upon approval of a plan submitted to the Secretary of the Interior under 25 U.S.C. §

271 0(b)(3),(4).

SECTION 14. Protection of Patrons

A. Liability to Patrons. The Tribe or the Gaming Enterprise shall at all times maintain in effect

policies of liability insurance insuring the Tribe, the Gaming Enterprise, the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission, and their agents and employees against any claims, demands or liability for bodily

injury and property damages, made by a visitor, which claims were proximately caused by the conduct of

the Gaming Enterprise and

1. Occurring at a gaming facility, other premises,. structures, on grounds or involving

vehicles and mobile equipment used by a gaming enterprise;

2. Arising out of a condition at the Gaming facility or on premises or roads and

passageways immediately adjoining it;

3. Occurring outside the gaming facility but arising from the activities of the Gaming

Enterprise;

4. As the result ofa written contract that directly relates to the ownership, maintenance or

use of a gaming facility or when the liability of others is assumed by the gaming

enterprise; or

5. On a road or other passageway on indian lands while the visitor is traveling to or from

the Gaming facility.

The policies shall provide bodily injury and property damage coverage in an amount of at least

$1,000,000 per person and $10,000,000 aggregate. The Tribe or Gaming Enterprise shall provide the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission annually a Certificate of Insurance showing that the

Tribe, and its agents and employees are insured to the extent and in the circumstances described in this

section. The Commission shall provide the State Gaming Representative a copy of each Certilicate of

Insurance, lithe State Gaming Representative so requests in writing, the Certificate ofInsurance may be

furnished directly to the State Gaming Representative from the insurance carrier or the insuring agency.

B. Specific Waiver of Immunity.

Nothing in this Ordinance shall serve to diminish the governmental powers or waive the sovereign

immunity of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

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C. Pubhc Health and Safety. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall establish

for its Gaming Facilities health, safety, and construction standards that are at least as stringent as the

current editions of the National Electrical Code, the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical

code, the Uniform Fire Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, and any and all gaming facilities or

additions thereto constructed by the Gaming Enterprise hereafter shall be constructed and all facilities

shall be maintained so as to comply with such standards. Inspections will be conducted by the Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission with respect to these standards at least annually. The Gaming

Enterprise shall correct any deficiencies noted in such inspections within a reasonable period of time.

D. Patron Dispute Resolution Procedures. The Policy of the Tribe is to encourage resolution of

disputes at the lowest possible level, and as quickly as possible. These provisions should only be

followed when the dispute cannot be resolved on the floor or by the General Manager.

1. Whenever a patron of the gaming facility disputes the resolution of a conflict by the

General Manager ofthe gaming facility or its employees, whether such dispute concerns

payment of alleged winnings to a patron or other matters, and the General Manager and

the patron are unable to resolve the dispute to the satisfaction ofthe patron, the General

Manager shall inform the patron of his/her right to request that the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission conduct an investigation.

2. Upon request ofthe patron, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, through

an agent, shall conduct whatever investigation it deems necessary and shall determine its

recommendation for resolution of the dispute.

3. Within 30 days after the date that the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission first

receives notification from the General Manager or a request to conduct an investigation

from the patron, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall make a

recommendation to resolve the dispute. If the recommendation concerns law

enforcement action, then the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall take

action to initiate the enforcement action by appropriate authority. Ifthe recommendation

concerns action to be taken by management, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission shall transmit its recommendation to the General Manager with a copy to

the patron. -

4. The Gaming Commission shall then issue a written decision and mail it to the parties.

The decision of the Mescalero Apache Gaming Commission shall be final and binding

upon the patron and the General Manager and shall not be subject to judicial review or to

other legal action in federal, state or tribal court.

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SECTION 15. Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

A. Grounds.

1. NTGC Information.

a. If, after the issuance of a gaming license, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission receives from the NIGC reliable information indicating that a key

employee or a primary management official is not eligible for employment under

Section 9(E)(6) above, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall

deny or suspend such license under the provisions of Section 14(B) below and

follow the procedures in Section 14(B) through (H) as applicable.

b. After a licensing hearing, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall

decide to deny, suspend, revoke or to reinstate a gaming license, and the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall notii~ the NIGC of its

decision.

2. Other grounds. If a licensee makes a false statement in any application for a license, in

any statement annexed thereto, or in any response to a request by the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission for information; if a licensee is determined to have engaged

in any prior activity unknown to the Commission at the time oflicensing which, ifknown,

would have been grounds for disapproval of a licei~se; fails to keep sufficient books and

records to substantiate the reports required by this Gaming Ordinance; falsifies any books

or records relating to any transaction connected with the operation or conduct of any

game of chance; is convicted of any felony or. gaming offense; interferes with, unduly

influences, or attempts to interfere or unduly influence any decision or process of the

government of the Tribe relating to gaming; or deliberately or substantially fails to

provide information to or answer relevant questions of the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaining Commission or otherwise fails to comply with this Gaming Ordinance or the

terms of any license granted pursuant hereto; his or her license may be suspended and,

after notice and a hearing before the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission

pursuant to this Section, such license may be revoked. This sanction is in addition to any

other sanction that may be imposed under this Gaming Ordinance.

B. Notice; Immediate Suspension. Proceedings to deny, suspend or revoke a license shall be

initiated by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission by serving a complaint upon the licensee.

If, in the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commissions judgment, the public interest; the effective

regulation and control ofgaming; or the safe, fair and honest operation and conduct ofgames ofchance

so require, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission may suspend a license immediately,

pending the holding of a hearing. Such an immediate suspension shall take effect upon service of the

complaint upon the licensee.

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C. Contents of Complaint; Service. The complaint shall set forth the violations of this Gaming

Ordinance that the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission has reasonable cause to believe the

licensee has committed. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall cause the complaint

and notice ofhearing to be served personally upon the licensee or any agent ofthe licensee, or to be sent

by certified mail or overnight delivery to the licensee at the address shown upon the license. The

complaint shall notify the licensee of the place and date of a hearing, such date to be not less than 20

days after the licensee receives a copy of the complaint.

D. Answer~ Subpoenas. Upon receipt of a complaint and notice of hearing, the licensee shall

answer the complaint and shall inform the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission whether the

licensee desires to present evidence. At the request ofthe licensee for good cause shown, or on its own

motion, the Mescaiero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall issue subpoenas for the attendance of

witnesses and for the production of papers, books, records and documents.

E. Hearing; Written Decision; Notification to N1GC. The hearing shall be held and concluded

without unreasonable delay. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall hear the matter

and make a decision in writing, including findings of fact in support of its decision. The Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall issue its decision within 30 days ofthe hearing. The licensee

shall be informed immediately of the decision and, in the event of a suspension or revocation of his! her

license, of the effective date of the suspension or revocation. -

F. Surrender of License. When the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission denies,

suspends or revokes a license, the licensee shall surrender the license to the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission on or before the effective date ofthe denial, suspension or revocation. No license

shall be valid as ofthe effective date ofthe denial, suspension or revocation, whether surrendered or not.

G. Additional Sanctions. Upon a determination to deny, suspend or revoke a license, the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission, in addition to any other penalties that may be imposed,

may declare the licensee ineligible to operate or conduct games of chance, to participate, directly or

indirectly, in the operation or conduct of games of chance, or to apply for a license for a period not

exceeding 12 months. Such declaration of ineligibility may be extended to include any primary

management officials, key employees, owners, officers, or directors of the licensee, and any of its

subsidiary organizations, parent organizations, or affiliates.

H. Appeal to Tribal Court. Any licensee aggrieved by a decision of the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission, may appeal the order to the Tribal Court, and the Tribal Court shall have

jurisdiction to consider and resolve such appeal. The Tribal Court shall affirm the order ofthe Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission unless such order was entered in violation of due process, was

arbitrary or capricious, or was otherwise in contravention of applicable law. The Tribal Court may

reverse, vacate, or modify the order of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaining Commission if the Tribal

Court determines that the order was unlawfi.il. In reaching its decision, the Tribal Court shall consider

only such evidence relating to the order from which appeal is taken as appears in the records of the

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission and was available to the Mescalero Apache Tribal

Gaming Commission at the time of its decision. Any reversal or modification ofthe Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commissions prior determination shall be reported to the NIGC.

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SECTION 16. Prohibited Acts

In addition to the acts prohibited above, it shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person to:

A. Conduct or participate in any gambling on the Reservation other than at an authorized and

licensed Gaming Facility, or traditional Class I or Class H gaming when conducted by a nonprofit

organization as permitted by the Tribal Council.

B. Receive, distribute, apply or divert any property, finds, proceeds, or other assets ofthe Gaming

Enterprise to the benefit of any person except as authorized by this Ordinance, the Tribal-State Compact,

NIGC Regulations or IGRA.

C. Tamper with any Gaming Device or Gaming Equipment used in the conduct of any gaming

activity with the intent to cause any person to win or lose any wager other than in accordance with the

publicly announced rules of the Gaming Enterprise.

D. Do any other act in connection with the conduct of any Gaming Enterprise with the intent to

affect the outcome of any wager other than in accordance with the publicly-announced rules of such

Gaming Enterprise.

E. Alter or misrepresent the outcome ofany other event on which wagers have been made after the

outcome is made sure but before it is revealed to the players.

F Place, increase or decrease a bet or to determine the course of play after acquiring knowledge,

not available to all players, ofthe outcome ofthe game or any event that affects the outcome ofthe game

or which is the subject of the bet or to aid anyone in acquiring such knowledge for the purpose of

placing, increasing or decreasing a bet or determining the course of play contingent upon that event or

outcome.

G. Claim, collect or take, or attempt to claim, collect or take, money or anything ofvalue in or from

a Gaming Device or Gaming Equipment, with intent to defraud, without having made a wager thereon,

or to claim, collect or take an amount greater than the amount won.

H. Place or increase a wager or bet after acquiring knowledge of the outcome ofthe game or other

event that is the subject of the bet, including past-posting and pressing bets.

I. Reduce the amount wagered or cancel the bet after acquiring knowledge of the outcome of the

game or other event that is the subject of the bet, including pinching bets.

J. Manipulate, with the intent to cheat, any component ofan electronic Game ofChance or Gaming

Device in a manner contrary to the designed and normal operational purpose for the component,

including, but not limited to manipulating a Gaming Device, with knowledge that the manipulation

affects the outcome of the game or with knowledge of any event that affects the outcome of the game.

K. Knowingly use other than coins or tokens approved by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming

Commission or other lawfhl coin or legal tender ofthe United States of America, or to use a coin not of

the same denomination as the coin intended to be used in the Gaming Device.

L. Possess, with the intent to use, any device to assist in projecting the outcome of the game, in

keeping track of the cards played, in analyzing the probability of the occurrence of an event relating to

the game, or in analyzing the strategy for playing or betting to be used in the game.

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M. Use any device or means to cheat, or to possess any such device while at the Gaming Facility.

N. Knowingly entice or induce another to go to any place where gaming is being conducted or

operated in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, IGRA, the Compact, or other applicable law

and regulation with the intent that the other person play or participate in that gaming.

0. Willful obstruction of any Commission investigation.

SECTION 17. Civil Penalties

Any person or entity that violates any provision of this ordinance shall be subject to civil penalties,

termination ofemployment by the Gaming Enterprise, denial or revocation ofa gaining license, exclusion

from attendance at any Gaming Facility, or exclusion from the Reservation if a non-member ofthe Tribe.

The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission may impose a fine and may require restitution. The

Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission shall have the jurisdiction to impose any penalties on any

person or entity within the jurisdiction of the Tribe. Civil penalties may include requiring any person or

entity who violates this ordinance to pay the expenses and fees incurred by the Gaming Enterprise, the

Commission or the Tribe in enforcement activities of any kind connected to the person found to have

violated any provision of this Ordinance.

SECTION 18. Enforcement; Jurisdiction; Subpoenas

A. Civil Remedies in Court. The Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission may bring a civil

action in the Tribal Court against any person who violates this tiaming Ordinance or engages in an

activity or activities prohibited herein and recover monetary damages, attorney fees, injunctive relief,

and/or any other relief that is just and equitable under the circumstances. The Tribal Court may order a

person who commits an intentional or willful violation to pay punitive damages, which shall be assessed

in an amount not to exceed 3 times the actual damages or $1,000.00, whichever is greater. The Tribal

Court may order a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each day that a violation occurs and for each

separate violation. Any person who violates this Gaming Ordinance, or whose employees or agents in

the course oftheir employment or agency violate this Gaming Ordinance, may have the right to engage in

business on the Reservation suspended or terminated. Nothing in this Gaming Ordinance shall be

construed to authorize or require the exercise of criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians except to the

extent allowed by any applicable present or future Act of Congress or any applicable federal court

decision.

B. Tribal Court Jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided in this Gaming Ordinance, the Tribal

Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters concerning the administration and enforcement of

this Gaming Ordinance; provided, however, that the Tribal Court shall defer the exercise of its

jurisdiction until any applicable administrative remedies have been exhausted, and provided further that

nothing in this Gaming Ordinance is intended nor shall it be interpreted to preclude prosecution in federal

court pursuant to the IGRA, as it may be amended from time to time, any regulations promulgated

thereunder, any other applicable federal or tribal law, or prosecution in state court pursuant to an

effective memorandum of understanding with the District Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial District as

approved by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council.

Tribal Court jurisdiction shall be concurrent with State courts and arbitration, to the extent permitted by

law.

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C. Enforcement of Mescaiero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission Subpoenas. If a person

subpoenaed to attend or to produce books, accounts, records, or other documents in any investigation or

hearing conducted by the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission fails to obey the command of

the subpoena without reasonable cause, or if a person in attendance at any hearing or investigation

refuses, without lawful cause, to be examined, to answer a legal and pertinent question, or to exhibit any

book, account, record, or other document when ordered to do so by the representative ofthe Mescalero

Apache Tribal Gaming Commission conducting such investigation or hearing, the Mescalero Apache

Tribal Gaming Commission may apply to the Tribal Court for an order directing the person to show

cause why he should not comply with such subpoena. For purposes of this Ordinance, if granted

immunity by the Commission or the Tribal Court in writing no person shall be excused from testiI~jing or

producing any books, accounts, records, or other documents in any investigation or hearing on the

ground that such testimony or documentary evidence may tend to incriminate him or her. Immunity

means that a person shall not be prosecuted, punished, or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture resulting

from such testimony or production, provided that no person shall be exempt from prosecution or

punishment for committing perjury under a grant of immunity.

SECTION 19. Severability

In the event any section or prbvision of this ordinance or its application to any particular activity is held

to be invalid, the remaining sections and provisions of this ordinance and the remaining applications of

such section or provision shall continue in full force and effect.

SECTION 20. Sovereivi Immunity

The Tribe does not in any way waive its sovereign immunity from suit in any court to contest the

validity of this ordinance or in any other matter. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to waive the

sovereign immunity of the Tribe.

SECTION 21. Amendments

This Ordinance may be amended by official action of the Tribal Council.

SECTION 22. Repeal of Prior Laws

This Gaming Ordinance, upon becoming effective, and only then, shall operate to repeal all prior

inconsistent laws.

SECTION 23. Effective Date

This Ordinance shall be effective as of the date of its approval by the National Indian Gaming

Commission.

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