Lawrence Murray 

Chairman 

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 

R.R. 1, Box 721 

.Perkins, OK 74059 

Dear Chairman Murray: 

This letter responds to.your request to review and approve 

the tribal gaming ordinance. The ordinance was adopted by the 

Tribe September 12, 1995 and was received by the National Indian 

Gaming Commission (NIGC) on September 18, 1995. The ordinance was 

resubmitted on November 15, 199 by t,he Tribe with an ,amendment 

to Section 15(c)(l)(xiv). This : fetter constitutes such approval 

under the Indian Gaming ~e~ulato& Act (IGRA). 

Under the IGRA and the regulations of the NIGC , the 

Chairman is directed to review ordina'hces with respect to the the 

requirements of the IGRA and the implementing regulations. Thus, 

the scope of the Chairman's review and approval is limited to the 

requirements of the IGRA and the NIGC regulations. Provisions 

other than those required under the IGRA or the NIGC regulations 

that may be included in a tribal ordinance are not subject to 

review and approval. Also, such approval does not constitute 

approval of specific games. It .is important to note that the 

gaming ordinance is approved for gaming only on Indian lands as 

defined in the IGRA. 

With the Chairman's approval of the Tribe's gaming 

ordinance, the Tribe is now required to conduct background 

investigations on its key employees and primary management 

officials. The NIGC expects to receive a completed application 

for each key employee and primary management official pursuant to 

25 C.F.R. 5 556.5(a) and an investigative report on each 

background investigation before issuing a license to a key 

employee or primary mamagement official pursuant to 25 C.F.R. 

§ 556.5 (b) . 

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Thank you for submitting'the ordinance of the Iowa Tribe of 

Oklahoma for review and approval. The NIGC staff and I look 

forward to working with you and the Tribe in implementing the 

IGRA. 

Sincerely, 7 

7 Chairman 

Enclosure 

cc: Massimo Schawalder 
Iowa Tribe 

R.R. 1, Box 721 

Perkins, Oklahoma 7 

(405) 547-2402 

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IOWA TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

WHEREAS; The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Indian Tribe, pursuant 

to the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act and has a Constitution 

approved by the Secretary of the Interior; and, 

WHEREAS; the Business Committee has the power to transact business and otherwise 

speak or act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters on which the Tribe is 

empowered to act pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution; 

and, 

WHEREAS; the General Council of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma approved adopting 

Ordinance No. 93-03, the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance on June 5,1993, by 

at a duly-called meeting of the Council; and, 

WHEREAS; the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance was submitted to the National Indian 

Gaming Commission for approval consistent with) the Indian Gaming 

Regulatory Act; and, 

WHEREAS; the National Indian Gaming Commission reviewed the Iowa Tribal Gaming 

Ordinance and determined that the ordinance did not comply with all 

regulations subsequently published by the Commission; and, 

WHEREAS; Section 6 of the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance granted the Business 

Committee the authority to amend the gaming ordinance as necessary; and, 

WHEREAS; it is necessary for the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance to be amended to 

address the deficiencies disclosed by the Commission so that the Iowa tribal 

gaming operation may operate lawfully under the Indian Gaming Regulatory 

Act; and, 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Business Committee of the Iowa Tribe 

of Oklahoma hereby amends the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance, as attached 

hereto, and said ordinance is made a part of this resolution. 
RESOLUTION 1-95-36 

April 20. 1995 

Page 2 

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED; that Section 15 (c) (xiv) of the ordinance has been 

amended to state the following: Fingerprints consistent with procedures 

adopted by the Tribe according to 25 C.F.R. $ 522.2 (h); by engaging either 

a city, county or a State or Federal Tribal law enforcement agency to take 

fingerprints. 

CERTIFICATION 

We, Wallace Murray, Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Phoebe O'Dell, 

Secretary, do hereby certify that the above Resolution 1-95-36 to be a true and exact copy 

as approved at the Regular Business Committee Meeting of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 

held on April 20, 1995, by a vote of 4 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 abstention(s). 

Iowa Tribe of 0klahom; 

mw 

Murray, ~hB&Tan 

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 
NUV-15-95 THU 15:15 TOMA TRIBE OF OK 

Iowa Tribe of 

R.R. 1, BOX 721 

Perkirls, OMahcrna 74059 

(405) 547-2402 

Oklahoma ' 

A ElESOLUTlON AMENPING T'W IOWA TFUBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

wHEW$; The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is a fe~erellly recognized Indian Tribe, pursuant 

to rhe Thomas-Rogen, 0kldoma Indian Welfare Act and has a Constitution 

approved by the Secretary of the Interior; and, 

WHEIUU@ the Business Cornmittas has the power to transact business and otherwise 

speak or act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters on which the Tribe is 

empowered to act pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution; 

,and, 

WM1EREAS; the Ocneraf Coundt of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma approved adopting 

Ordimce No. 93-03, fhe Iowa Tnial Gaming Qrdiname on June 5,1993, by 

at a dulyca3Ied meeting of the Council; and, 

FVHEUAsI., the lbwa Tribal Gaming Ordinance was submitted to the National Indian 

Gaming Commission for approval wnsistent with the Indian Gaming 

Regulatory Act; and, 

WHElCEAS; the National Indian gamin^ Comlssion reviewed the Iowa .Tribal Gaming 

Ordinance and determined that he odinance did not comply with all 

regulations subsequently pubfished by the Commission; and, 

WHEW, Section' 6 of the ha Tnial Gaming Ordinance @anted the Business 

Committee rhe authorfty to amend the gaming ordinance as necessary; and, 

WHEI4,E!lAS; it is necessary for the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance to be amended to 

address the deficiencies disclosed by the Commission so that the Iowa triial 

gaming operation may operate lawfully under the Indim Gaming Replatory 

Act; and, 

XVOW, THBREFORE, BE IT RESOLVIEJ); that the Business Committee of the Iowa Tribe 

of Oklahoma hereby amends the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance, as attached 

hereto, and said ordinance is made a part of this resolution. 
nuv-za-ra IHU 15:16 ToW~ TRIBE OF OK 

R@SQLETTfOM Im%-57 

August 4,1995 

Page 2 I 

I 

lTU?WHE:R, BE IT RESOLVED; that Sectlon 15 (c) (xiv) bf the ordinance has been 

amended to state the following: Fingerprints consistent with pmedwes 

adopted by the Tribe according to 25 CF.R 3 5222 (h); by engaging either 

a dty, county or a State or Federal Tn'bal law enforcement agency to take 

fingerprints, 

CERTIFICATION . 

We, Lawrence Murray, Chairman of the Iowa Tnie of ~klah&a md Phoebe, O'Dcll, 

Secntaty, do henby certify that &@.above Resolution 1-95-57 to be a true and axact mpy 

as approved at the Spedai Business Gommittee Meeting of the Iawa Tn'ie of Oklahoma 

held on Auwt 4,1995, by a vote of 3 yew O nays, and 0 abstentfo4Sc). A I 

Iowa Tribe of b~ahomi 
lowa Tribe of Oklahoma 

R.R. 1, Box 721 

Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 

(405) 547-2402 

IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA 

IOWA COUNCIL 

ORDINANCE IOWA NO. 95-04 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA 

SECTION 1. CITATION 

This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Tribal Gaming Ordinance". 

SECTION 2. PURPOSE 

The purposes of this Ordinance is to promote the public order, peace, safety and welfare of 

all persons coming within the jurisdiction of the lowa Tribe of Oklahoma, to provide a safe and 

wholesome means of recreational activity in a community setting, and to provide a source of 

revenue for the operation of the programs and departments of the Tribal government by ensuring 

that any gaming activity conducted, whether Class I, II, or Ill is fair, responsible and consistent with 

applicable federal law including the regulations and guidelines established by Public Law 100-497, 

known as the "The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act," andor any Tribal State Compact to which the 

tribe is a party. This Ordinance shall be liberally construed to promote these purposes. 

SECTION 3. RATIFICATION 

The ratification of this Ordinance establishes a code for the purposes, powers and duties of 

the Tribal Gaming Ordinance, as approved by the Business Committee in Resolution No. 1-95-57, 

on the 19th day of July, 1995. 

SECTION 4. AMENDMENTS 

The Business Committee of the lowa Tribe of Oklahoma is given the authority to amend this 

Ordinance, as set forth in Section 24. No further approval of the Council for any amendment to 

the Ordinance will be required. 

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE 

The Tribal Gaming Ordinance is effective upon adoption is deemed to have been effective 

as of the date first approved by the Business Committee of the lowa Tribe of Oklahoma, as set forth 

in Section 26 of this Ordinance. 

CERTIFICATION 

In their respective capacities as officers of the Council of the lowa Tribe of Oklahoma, the 

undersigned, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance is a true and correct copy 

of the Ordinance No. 95-04 done by the lowa Council with a quorum having been declared on the 

1 2th of September, 1 995, with & voting yes, J- voting no, and 2 a bstgining. 

Phoebe O'Dell, Secreiary 

lowa Tribe of ~klahoma' 
NOV-15-99 THU 15:15 TOWQ TRIBE OF OK 5475794 

Iowa Tribe 

R.R. 1, Elox 721 

Perkins, Oklahome 7 

(405) 5417-2402 

Oklahoma 

A RESOLUTION AMENDING TEE IOWA TRIBAL GAMXNG ORDINANCE 

WHEREAS; The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Indian Tribe, pursuant 

to the Thomas-Rogers ~klahoma Indian Welfarc Act and has a Constitution 

approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and, 

WHEREAS; the ~usiness Comrnitteo has the power to transact business and otherwise 

speak or act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters on which the Tribe is 

empowered to act pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution; 

and, 

WHEREAS; the General Council of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma approved adopting 

Ordinmce No. 93-03, the Iowa Tnial Gaming Ordinance on June 5,1993, by 

at a duiycalled meeting of the Council; and, 

WHEREAS; the. Iowa :Tribal Gaming Ordnance was submitted to the National Indian 

Gaming Commission for approval consistent with the Indian Gaming 

Regdatoy Act; and, 

WHEREAS; the National Indian gamin^ Commission reviewed the 10wa~Tribal Gaming 

Ordinance and determined that the ordinance did not comply with all 

regulations subsequentIy published by the Commission; and, 

WHEW, Section'6 of the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance granted the Business 

Committee the authority to amend the gaming ordinance as necessary; and, 

%'HEWS; it is necessary for the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance to be amended to 

address the deficiencies disclosed by the Commission so that the Iowa tribal 

gaming operation may operate lawfully under the Indian Gaming Regulatory 

Acr; and, 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT WSOLWD; that the Business Committee of the Iowa Tribe 

of Oklahoma hereby amends the Iowa Tribal Gaming Ordinance, as attached 

hereto, and said ordinance is made a part of this resolution. 
.~0~-15-9~ THU 15:16 WA TRIBE OF OK 

RESOLUTION 1-95-57 

August 4,1995 

Page 2 

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED; that Section 15 (c) (xiv) bf the ordinanur has been 

amended to state the foIIowing: Fingerprints consistent with procedures 

adopted by the Tribe according to 25 C.F.R. 4 522.2 (h); by engaging either 

a city, county or a State or Federal Tnial law enforcement agency to take 

fingerprints. 

We, Lawrence ~urra~, Chairman of the Iowa Triie of Oklahoma and Phoebe OIDell, 

Secretary, do hereby cekify that the above Resolution 1-95-57 to be a true and exact copy 

as approved at thc Special Business Committee Meeting of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 

held on Augqst 4, 1995,: by a vote of 3 yeas, O nays, and 0 abstentiog(s). I 

Phoebe OtDell, Secretary 

iowa Tnie of Oklahoma 
I 

i 

TRIBAL 

GAMING 

1 

ORDINANCE 

IOWA TRIBE 

OF 

:OKLAHOMA 
IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA 

TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SECTION 1. CITATION 

SECTION 2. PURPOSES 

SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS 

SECTION 4. ADOPTION OF COMPACT 

SECTION 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR GAMING ACTIVITIES 

SECTION 6. COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT 

SECTION 7. GAMING OPERATIONS 

SECTION 8. MANAGEMENT OF GAMING OPERATIONS 

SECTION 9. LICENSE FOR LOCATION 

SECTION 10. QUALIFICATIONS 

SECTION 11. DUTIES OF DIRECTOR OF GAMING 

SECTION 12. DUTIES OF LICENSED AGENT 

SECTION 13. CONDUCT' OF GAMING OPERATIONS 

SECTION 14. EMPLOYEES 

SECTION 15. LICENSES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES 

SECTION 16. RECORDS 

SECTION 17. GAMING ACCOUNT 

SECTION 18. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 

SECTION 19. LOCATION AND SCHEDULE OF GAMING 

SECTION 20. DISCRIMINATION 

SECTION 21. REPORT OF WINNERS 

SECTION 22. CRIMINAL PENALTIES 

SECTION 23. SERVICE OF PROCESS 

SECTION 24. AMENDMENT 

SECTION 25. REPEALER 

SECTION 26. EFFECTIVE DATE 
IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA 

TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 7/19/95 

SECTION 1. Citation 

This Ordinance shall be known and 'may be cited as the "Amended Iowa Tribal 

Gaming Ordinance" and shall apply to all forms of gaming conducted within the jurisdiction 

of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. 

SECTION 2. Pumoses 

The purposes of this Ordinance are to promote the public order, peace, safety and 

welfare of all persons coming within the jurisdiction of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, to 

provide a safe and wholesome means of recreational activity in a community setting, and to 

provide a source of revenue for the operation of the programs and departments of the Tribal 

government by ensuring that any gaming activity conducted, whether Class I, 11, or I11 is fair, 

responsible, and consistent with applicable federal law including the regulations and 

guidelines established by Public Law 100-497, known as "The Indian Gaming Regulatory 

Act," and/or any Tribal State Compact to which the tribe is a party. This Ordinance shall be 

liberally construed to promote these purposes. 

SECTION 3. Definitions 

For purposes of this Ordinance: 

(a) "Act" means the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Pub.L. 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 

5 2701 et seq. 

(b) "Business Committee" means the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Business 

Committee. 

(c) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Business 

Committee. 

(d) "Class I1 gaming" means Class I1 gaming as defined in accordance with the 

Act, 25 U.S.C. 5 2703 (7) (A). 

(e) "Class I11 gaming" means Class I11 gaming as defined in accordance with the 

Act, 25 U.S.C. 5 2703 (8). 

(f) "Compact" means a compact entered into by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and 

any state which regulates Class I11 gaming. 

(g) "Enterprise" means the gaming operation established by the Tribe to conduct 

all gaming operations of the Tribe. 
(h) "Gaming employee" means "gaming employee(s)" of the Enterprise and shall 

include primary management officials and key employees of the enterprise as defined in the 

Act. 

(i) "Gaming facilities" means any room or rooms in which Class I1 gaming or 

Class I11 gaming is conducted within Iowa Trjbe of Oklahoma jurisdiction. 

(j) "Jurisdiction" means those areas over which the Iowa Tribe has jurisdiction, 

including all tribal lands, dependent Indian communities and trust allotments, as defined in 

18 U.S.C.A. 5 1161. 

(k) "National Indian Gaming Commission" means the National Indian Gaming 

Commission established pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 5 2704. 

(1) "Net revenuest' means gross revenues of a Class I1 Gaming or of a Class 111 

gaming activity less amounts paid out as, or paid for, prizes and total operating expenses 

including debt service but excluding management fees paid to a management contractor 

within the meaning of 25 U.S.C. 5 271 1 (C). 

(m) "Ordinance" means this Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Ordinance. 

(n) "State" means any State wherein the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma conducts Class 

I1 or Class 111 gaming. 

(0) "State gaming agency" means any such agency as the State may establish to 

carry out any regulatory responsibilities under a compact with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. 

(p) "Tribe" means the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. 

SECTION 4. Adoution of Comuact 

Any Compact entered into between the Tribe and a State which is subsequently 

approved by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register is hereby 

incorporated within and enacted as an integral part of this ordinance with respect to all 

forms of Class I11 gaming; provided, however, that nothing in the adoption of the Compact 

herein shalI be deemed to affect the operation of the Tribe of any Class I1 gaming, whether 

conducted within or without the gaming facilities, or to confer upon the State any 

jurisdiction over such Class I1 gaming conducted by the Tribe within its jurisdiction. 

SECTION 5. Authorization for gamin^ Activities 

(a) Forms of Class I11 ~aming authorized. The Tribe may conduct or operate all 

forms of Class I11 gaming authorized under any Compact. 

(b) Authoritv for Class I1 ~aming. In addition to the forms of Class I11 gaming 

authorized under any compact, the Tribe shall be authorized to conduct all forms of Class 
I1 gaming within Tribal jurisdiction, including without limitation any form of bingo (whether 

or not electronic, computer, or other technologic aids are used in connection therewith), 

pull-tabs, lotto, punch boards, tip jars, instant bingo, and other games similar to bingo so 

long as played at the same location as bingo. 

SECTION 6. Com~liance with the Act 

This Ordinance shall be construed in a manner which conforms to the Act in all 

respects, and if inconsistent with the Act in any manner, the provisions of the Act shall 

govern. 

(a) Limitation on paminp - ouerations. In compliance with 25 U.S.C. 5 

2710(b)(2)(A), the Tribe shall have the sole proprietary interest and responsibility for the 

conduct of any gaming activity within its jurisdiction; provided, however, that nothing herein 

shall interfere with the exercise by any secured party of its rights under any collateral lease, 

leasehold mortgage or other financing agreement with the Tribe to enforce its security 

interests in the premises on which such gaming activities may be conducted, or to enforce 

its rights against gross revenue of the Tribe from its gaming activities for the purpose of 

repayment of the debt obligations of the Tribe to such secured party in accordance with the 

provisions of such agreements. 

(b) A~~lication of net revenues. In compliance with 25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(B), 

net revenues from any gaming activity are not to be used for purposes other than: 

(1) to fund Tribal government operations or programs; 

(2) to provide for the general welfare of the Tribe and its members; 

(3) to promote Tribal economic development 

(4) to donate to charitable organizations; 

(5) to help fund operations of local Government Agencies, or 

(6) any other purpose permitted under the Act. 

(c) Annual Audit. In compliance with a U.S.C. 8 2710 (b) (2) (c) and (d), all 

gaming activities shall be subject to an audit by independent certified public accountants, not 

less than annually, and copies of the annual audit shall be provided to the National Indian 

Gaming Commission. All contracts for supplies, services, or concessions for a contract 

amount in excess of $25,000 annually (except contracts for professional legal or accounting 

se~ces) relating to Class I1 or Class I11 gaming shall be subject to such audits. 

(d) Limitations on Salarv or Other Payments. In no event shall any commission, 

salary, compensation, reward or recompense paid to any gaming employee, either directly 

or indirectly, be based upon a percentage of receipts accruing by virtue of the Iowa 
Enterprise. No individual or entity with which the tribe enters into a management agreement 

shall be considered a gaming employee for purposes of this section. 

(e) Public Safetv Standards. In compliance with 25 U.S.C. 8 2710(b)(d2)(E), the 

construction and maintenance of any gaming facilities, and the operation of gaming 

activities, shall be conducted in a manner which adequately protects the environment and 

the public health and safety and for that purpose shall comply with the requirements of the 

Compact and all other applicable health, safety and environmental standards enacted by the 

Tribe. 

SECTION 7. Gaming O~emtions 

The Tribe shall have sole proprietary interest in and be responsible for the conduct 

of all gaming operations. The Business Committee shall administer the Tribal gaming 

operations. The Business Committee shall have the authority to amend this ordinance as necessary. The Chairman of the Business Committee or his designee shall be the liaison 

between the Business Committee and the Director of Gaming or a Licensed Agent. 

SECTION 8. Mana~ement of Gaminp O~erations 

All gaming operations shall be administered either by the Director of Gaming or a 

Licensed Agent. 

SECTION 9. License for Location 

No Class I1 or Class I11 gaming shall be allowed at any location unless a separate 

license is issued by the Business Committee for such site. 

SECTION 10. Oualifications 

The Director of Gaming or Licensed Agent and its "Key" employees must: 

(a) Never have been convicted of a felony, gaming offense or crime involving 

dishonesty or moral turpitude. 

@) Not have been convicted of any offense except traffic violations within two 

years from the date of employment. 

(c) Not be a member of the Business Committee or related to any member of the 

Business Committee, as provided by tribal and federal laws or regulations. 

(d) Not have had his surety bond forfeited or been criminally convicted of or 

found civilly liable for any breach of fiduciary duty to the Tribe or have been impeached or 

removed from Tribal office. 

(e) Be bondable in the necessary amounts. 
(f) Meet any other applicable qualifications as prescribed in the Indian Gaming 

Regulatory Act. 

SECTION 11. Duties of Director of Gaming 

The duties of the Director of Gaming are to: 

(a) Manage and conduct all forms of gaming and concessions of the Tribal gaming 

operation allowed under this ordinance. 

(b) Timely submit all reports required by the Business Committee and any 

applicable law. 

(c) Account for all monies and properties entrusted to him. 

(d) Perform any other duties established by the Business Committee. 

SECTION 12. Duties of Licensed bent 

The duties of the Licensed Agent are to: 

(a) Manage and conduct all forms of gaming and/or concessions of the Tribal 

gaming operation allowed under the contract with the Tribe. 

(b) Provide for accounting procedures approved by the Tribe and provide 

verifiable financial reports to the Business Committee on a monthly basis. 

(c) Allow Tribal officials designated under the contract access to the daily gaming 

operation to verify the daily gross revenues and the income from the gaming activity. 

(d) Perform any other duties established under the contract. 

SECI'ION 13. Conduct of Gamin3 Ouerations 

The Director of Gaming andlor the Licensed Agent shall conduct the gaming 

operation consistent with the following: 

(a) The rules of play and operation of the game shall be prescribed and approved 

by the Business Committee. 

(b) Each and every player has a fair and equal opportunity to win. 

(c) The method of winning and the prize or prizes for each game should be clearly 

outlined before each game. 
(d) The winner or winners of each game shall be verified in a manner that all 

present may witness. 

(e) No person who is conducting or assisting in the gaming operation shall 

participate directly or indirectly in the play of that game. 

(f) No person under the age of sixteen (16) years of age shall be permitted to play 

for any reason. 

(g) He shall make sole and final determination as to the validity of a winner or 

winners at the conclusion of that game at which they were a winner. 

(h) No alcoholic beverages or drugs of any kind shall be permitted in the facility 

during the time that the facility is being used for the gaming operation, unless the Business 

Committee has issued an Alcoholic Beverage license for on-site consumption. 

(i) No person under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or in any violation of 

Tribal law or ordinance shall be permitted to engage in any form of gaming nor to remain 

in the building when gaming is being conducted. 

(j) Trash should be separated to facilitate recycling and efforts should be made 

to protect the environment. 

SECTION 14. Em~lovees 

(a) All persons employed in the gaming operation shall be licensed by the Director 

of Gaming or the Licensed Agent as prescribed by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act or 

any Tribal-State Compact for Class 111 Gaming. 

(b) Each employee will wear their license in a visible manner when operating or 

assisting in the operation of a gaming facility. 

(c) No person shall be employed whose prior activities, criminal record, if any, or 

reputation, habits and associations pose a threat to the public interest or to the effective 

regulation of gaming, or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair or illegal 

practices and methods and activities in the conduct of gaming. 

(d) As necessary, the Business Committee may require the Director of Gaming 

or the Licensed Agent or any other "Key" employee to be bonded in an amount not less 

than $50,000 payable to the tribe. 

(e) Background investigations will be conducted on the primary management 

officials and key employees and the results forwarded to the Commission prior to issuance 

of licenses. 
(f) When licenses are issued, the Director of Gaming or the Licensed Agent will 

promptly notify the Commission as required by the Business Committee as prescribed in the 

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act or any Tribalistate Compact for Class I11 Gaming. 

(g) The Director of Gaming or the Licensed Agency shall employ qualified Tribal 

members in preference to other equally-qualified applicants for work, but shall not be 

required to employ or retain in employment unqualified Tribal members. 

SECTION 15. Licenses for Kev Em~lovees 

The Business Committee shall ensure that the policies and procedures set out in this 

section are implemented with respect to key employees and primary management officials 

employed at any Class I1 or Class I11 gaming enterprise operated on Indian lands: 

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: 

(1) Key employee means those key employees as defined in any statute or 

regulation and at a minimum include: 

(i) A person who performs one or more of the following functions: 

(1) Bingo caller; (2) Counting room supervisor; (3) Chief of 

Security; (4) Custodian of gaming supplies or cash; (5) Floor 

manager; (6) Pit boss; (7) Dealer; (8) Croupier; (9) Approver 

of credit; or (10) Custodian of gambling devices including 

persons with access to cash and accounting within such devices. 

(ii) If not otherwise included, any other person whose total cash 

compensation is in excess of $50,000 per year; or 

(iii) If not otherwise included, the four most highly-cornpensated 

persons in the gaming operation. 

(2) Primary mrtnngement oficial means: 

(i) The person having management responsibility for a 

management contract; 

(ii) Any person who has authority to hire and fire employees or to 

set up working policy for the gaming operation; or 

(iii) The chief financial officer or other person who has financial 

management responsibility. 

@) Ap~lication Forms 
(1) The following notice shall be placed on the application form for a key 

employee or a primary management official before that form is filled 

out by an applicant: 

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.A. 5 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 National Indian Gaming Commission 

members and staff who have need for the information in the performance of 

their official duties. The information may be disclosed to appropriate Federal, 

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 National Indian Gaming Commission in 

connection with the hiring or firing of an employee, the issuance or revocation 

of a gaming license, or investigations of activities while associated with a tribe 

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

notice will result in a tribe's being unable to hire you in a primary 

management official or 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) Existing key employees and primary management officials shall be 

notified in writing that they shall either: 

(i) Complete a new application form that contains a Privacy Act 

notice; or 

(ii) Sign a statement that contains the Privacy Act notice and 

consent to the routine uses described in that notice. 

(3) The following notice shall be placed on the application form for a key 

employee or a primary official before that form is filled out by an 

applicant: 

A false statement on any part of your application may 

be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after 

you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or 

imprisonment. 

(U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001). 

(4) The Tribe shall notify in writing existing key employees and primary 

management officials that they shall either: 

8 
(i) Complete a new application form that contains a notice 

regarding false statements; or 

(ii) Sign a statement that contains the notice regarding false 

statements 

(c) Background Investigations 

(1) The Tribe shall request from each primary management official and 

from each key employee all of the following information: 

(i) Full name, other names used (oral and written), social security 

number(s), birth date, place of birth, citizen ship, gender, all 

languages (spoken or written); 

(ii) Currently and for the previous five years: business and 

employment positions held, ownership interests in those 

businesses, business and residence addresses, and driver's license 

numbers; 

(iii) 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 Paragraph (i)(2) of this section; 

(iv) Current business and residence telephone numbers; 

(v) A description of any existing and previous business relationships 

with Indian tribes, including ownership interests in those businesses; 

(vi) A description of any existing and previous business relationships 

with the gaming industry generally, including ownership interests 

in those businesses; 

(vii) 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; 

(viii) For each felony for which there is an ongoing prosecution or a 

conviction, the charge, the name and address of the court 

involved, and the date and disposition, if any; 

(ix) For each misdemeanor conviction or ongoing misdemeanor 

prosection (excluding minor traffic violations), within ten years 
of the date of the application, the name and address of the 

court involved and the date and disposition; 

(x) For each criminal charge (excluding minor traffic charges), 

whether or not there is a conviction, if such criminal charge is 

within ten years .of the date of the application and is not 

otherwise listed pursuant to Paragraph (i)(8) or (i)(9) of this 

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

involved and the date and disposition; 

(xi) The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency 

with which the person has filed an application for an 

occupational license or permit, whether or not such license or 

permit was granted; 

(xii) A current photograph; 

(xiii) Any other information the Tribe deems relevant; and 

(xiv) Fingerprints consistent with procedures adopted by the Tribe 

according to 25 C.F.R. O 522.2(h); by engaging either a city, 

county or a State or Federal Tribal law enforcement agency or 

a private individual with experience in taking fingerprints. 

(xv) The Tribe shall conduct an investigation sufficient to make a 

determination under Subsection (d) below. In conducting a 

background investigation, the Tribe or its agent shall promise to 

keep confidential the identity of each person interviewed in the 

course of the investigation. 

(d) Elieibilitv Determination. The Tribe shall review a person's prior activities, 

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

the eligibility of a key employee or primary management official for employment in a gaming 

operation. If the Tribe 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, 

a tribal gaming operation shall not employ that person. 

(e) Procedures for forward in^ Applications and Re~orts for Key Em~lovees and 

Primary Management Officials to the National Indian Gaming Commission. 

(1) When a key employee or primary management official begins work at 

a gaming operation authorized by this ordinance, the Tribe shall 

forward to the National Indian Gaming Commission a completed 

application for employment and conduct the background investigation 
and make the determination referred to in Subsection (d) of this 

section. 

(2) The Tribe shall forward the report referred to in Subsection (f) of this 

section to the National Indian Gaming Commission within 60 days 

after an employee beginswork or within 60 days of the approval of this 

ordinance by the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming 

Commission. 

(3) The gaming operation shall not employ as a key employee or primary 

management official a person who does not have a license after 90 

days. 

(0 Reuort to the National Indian Gamine Commission. 

(1) Pursuant to the procedures set out in Subsection (e) of this section, the 

Tribe shall prepare and forward to the National Indian Gaming 

Commission an investigative report on each background investigation. 

An investigative report shall include all of the following: 

(i) Steps taken in conducting a background investigation; 

(ii) Results obtained; 

(iii) Conclusions reached; and 

(iv) The basis for those conclusions. 

(2) The Tribe shall submit, with the report, a copy of the eligibility 

determination made under Subsection (d) of this section. 

(3) If a license is not issued to an applicant, the Tribe: 

(i) Shall notify the National Indian Gaming Commission; and 

(ii) May forward copies of its eligibility determination and 

investigative report (if any) to the National Indian Gaming 

Commission for the inclusion in the Indian Gaming Individuals 

Records System. 

(4) With respect to key employees and primary management officials, the 

Tribe shall retain applications for employment and reports (if any) of 

background 'investigations for inspection by the Chairman of the 

National Indian Gaming Commission or his or her designee for no less 

than three (3) years from the date of termination of employment. 
(g) Granting: a gamin^ License. 

(1) If, within a thirty (30) day period after the National Indian Gaming 

Commission receives a report, the National Indian Gaming 

Commission notifies the Tribe that it has no objection to the issuance 

of a license pursuant to a license application filed by a key employee 

or a primary management official for whom the Tribe has provided an 

application and investigative report to the National Indian Gaming 

Commission, the Tribe may issue a license to such applicant. 

(2) The Tribe shall respond to a request for additional information from 

the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission concerning 

a key employee or a primary management official who is the subject of 

a report. Such a request shall suspend the 30-day period under 

Paragraph (g)(l) of this section until the Chairman of the National 

Indian Gaming Commission receives the additional information. 

(3) If, within the thirty (30) day period described above, the National 

Indian Gaming Commission provides the Tribe with a statement 

itemizing objections to the issuance of a license to a key employee or 

to a primary management official for whom the Tribe has provided an 

application and investigative report to the National Indian Gaming 

Commission, the Tribe shall reconsider the application, taking into 

account the objections itemized by the National Indian Gaming 

Commission. The Tribe shall make the final decision whether to issue 

a Iicense to such applicant. 

(h) License Suspension. 

(1) If, after the issuance of a gaming license, the Tribe receives from the 

National Indian Gaming Commission reliable information indicating 

that a key employee or a primary management official is not eligible 

for employment under Subsection (d) above, the Tribe shall suspend 

such license and shall notify in writing the licensee of the suspension 

and the proposed revocation. 

(2) The Tribe shall notify the licensee of a time and a place for a hearing 

on the proposed revocation of a license. 

(3) After a revocation hearing, the Tribe shall decide to revoke or to 

reinstate a gaming license. The Tribe shall notify the National Indian 

Gaming Commission of its decision. 
SECTION 16. Records 

The Director of Gaming and/or the Business Agent shall keep and maintain records 

concerning all gaming operations. These records shall be audited annually and the audit 

reports shall be open for inspection by any Tribal member at the office of the Tribal 

Administrator. 

SECTION 17. Gaminp Account 

By Ordinance, the Business Committee shall designate one banking account as the 

Tribal "Gaming Account". The account shall be maintained in a financial institution 

designated by the Business Committee. The Gaming Account shall be part of the Annual 

Audit. Gross revenues derived from the conduct of Tribal gaming operations, excluding any 

cash payouts made during a Gaming Session, shall be deposited daily in the Tribal Gaming 

Account. No other monies shall be commingled with the Tribal Gaming Account. Net 

revenues are to be transferred monthly to the Tribes General Fund account to be disbursed 

solely as authorized by Business Committee appropriation. 

SECTION 18. Su~~lies and Eauiument 

All expenses of the gaming operation must be approved by the Tribal Administrator. 

Provided further that all contracts for purchases of supplies, concession or services 

(excluding contracts for professional, legal or accounting services) in excess of $5,000 must 

receive prior approval of the Business Committee. All purchases of equipment, materials, 

concessions and food or any other item paid from the Gaming Account shall be the property 

of the Tribe. 

SECITON 19. Location and Schedule of Gaming 

All gaming sessions authorized herein shall be conducted at a place within Tribal 

Indian Country and on such days and times as may be approved by the Business Committee. 

The location and time for conducting Class 111 Gaming shall be consistent with any TribalState Compact. 

Discrimination 

The Business Committee, the Director of Gaming, or the Licensed Agent may bar 

any person from admittance to any Tribal gaming facility for any or no reason whatsoever. 

However, no person shall be discriminated against because of his race, color, creed, six or 

natural origin. 

SECTION 21. Reuort of Winners 

No prize shall be awarded unless the winner has fairly won without any collusion with 

the Director of Gaming or the Licensed Agent or any of his employees or agents of the 
gaming operation. A receipt acknowledging acceptance and receipt of the prize awarded 

must be signed by any winner regardless of the amount. The Director of Gaming or the 

Licensed Agent has the authority to hold the payment of any winnings indefinitely until the 

final verification of authentic winning has been determined whether by inquiry or electronic 

means of validation upon the approval of the Tribal Administrator or Business Committee. 

The Director of Gaming or his designee shall make accurate and timely reports to the 

Internal Revenue Service of any winners at any gaming facility whose prize winnings exceed 

the minimum limits set by the Internal Revenue Service. In which case, acceptable proof of 

winners name, address and social security number must be presented to the Director of 

Gaming or the Licensed Agent or their designee in order to be paid prizes. 

SECTION 22. Criminal Penalties 

Any person or firm violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an 

offense and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided by law. Upon conviction, 

a person may be punished by confinement for a period of not less than ten (10) days and 

no more than six (6) months or by a fine of not less than $500 and no more than $5,000, or 

by both such fine and imprisonment. 

SECTION 23. Service of Process 

All notices or process made pursuant to this ordinance may be made by directing said notice 

to: 

Chairman 

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 

Perkins, Oklahoma 

SECTION 24. Amendment 

This ordinance may be repealed or amended by the Business Committee without 

requiring approval of the Tribal Council. Should the Business Committee repeal this 

Ordinance, the Business Committee shall be empowered to create and approve subsequent 

legislation governing the regulation of gamingwithin Iowa Indian Country and the legislation 

shall take effect upon enactment by the Business Committee without requiring the approval 

of the Tribe Council. No amendment of this Ordinance by the Business Committee shall 

require approval of the Tribal Council. 

SECTION 25. 

This Ordinance repeals the Gaming Ordinance of the Iowa Tribe, adopted as 

Ordinance No. 93-03 by the Iowa General Council 

SECTION 26. Effective Date 

This Ordinance, as amended, shall become effective on the date of approval by the 

Council.