SUSANVILLE INDIAN

RANCHERIA

ORDINANCE OF THE SUSANVILLE INDIAN RANCHERIA

A GAMING ORDINANCE FOR THE RANCHERIA.

ORDINANCE NO. 94-1

Findings.

1. The Susanville Indian Rancheria (Tribe) is a federally recognized Indian Tribe,

exercising jurisdiction over all lands owned by the Tribe or the United States for the

benefit of the Tribe.

2. The General Council of the Susanville Indian Rancheria is the Rancherias

governing body.

3. Through the adoption of resolution, the General Council has given the authority

and empowered the Business Council to administer all tribal assets and economic affairs.

4. Gaming as authorized by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act will provide funds for

essential governmental services and jobs for tribal members. It may also produce capital

which the Tribe can use to further develop its reservation based economy.

5. In order to permit gaming subject to the necessary controls and promote the

health, safety and welfare of its members, the Business Council adopts this ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Business Council of the Susanville Indian Rancheria

hereby ordains as follows:

Section 1. Purpose

The purpose of this Crdinance is to regulate all Class 2 and 3 gaming activity that

occurs within the boundaries of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.

Section 2. Definitions

a. General Council! means governing body of the Susanville Indian Rancheria as

established by Article II of the Articles of Association of the Susanville Indian

Rancheria, adopted on June 6, 1987, as amended.

b. Gaming means Class 2 and Class 3 Gaming (but only if Class 3 Gaming is

authorized by a compact between the Tribe and the State of California).

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c. Class 1 Gaming means social games solely for prizes of minimal value or

traditional forms of Indian gaming as part of Tribal ceremonies or celebrations.

d. Class 2 Gaming~ means:

(1) The games of chance known as bingo or lotto whether or not electronic,

computer, or other technological aids are used in connection therewith,

which are played for prizes, including monetary prizes, with cars bearing

numbers or other designations, when objects, similarly numbered or

designated, are drawn or electronically determined and the game is won by

the first person Governing a previously designated arrangement of numbers

or designations on such cards;

(2) If played in the same location as bingo, pull-tabs, punch boards, tip jars,

instant bingo, and other games similar to bingo;

(3) Non-banking card games that are:

(a) Explicitly authorized by the laws of the State; or

(b) Not explicitly prohibited by the laws of the State and played at any

location in the State, but only if such card games are played in

conformity with laws and regulations of the State regarding hours

or periods of operation of such card games or limitations on wagers

or pot prizes in such card games;

(4) Class 2 gaming does not include baccarat, blackjack, or electronic or

electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance or slot machines of any

kind.

e. Class 3 Gaming means all forms of gaming that are not Class 1 gaming or

Class 2 gaming.

f. Gaming facility means a facility owned by the Tribe for the purpose of

conducting gaming, and any other such facility operated or licensed by the

Tribe and located on the Susanville Indian Rancheria.

g. Key Employee means:

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

(a) Bingo Caller;

(b) Money/Counting Room Supervisor;

(c) Security Supervisor;

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(d) Custodian of Gaming Supplies or Cash;

(e) Floor Supervisor/Manager;

(f) Pit Boss;

(g) Dealer;

(h) Croupier;

(i) Approver of Credit; or

~) Custodian of gambling devices including persons with access to cash

and accounting records within devices;

(k) Card Table Supervisor/Manager

(2) If not otherwise included, any other person employed in the gaming facility

whose total compensation is in the excess of $50,000 per year;

(3) If not otherwise included, the four most highly compensated persons in the

gaming operation; or

h. 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

(h) To set up working policy for the gaming operation; or

(3) The chief financial officer or other person who has financial management

responsibility.

Section 3. Consistency

All provisions of this Ordinance shall be interpreted, whenever possible, to be

consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. (IGRA; 25 U.S.C. 2701-2721)

Section 4. Objective

The objective of gaming activities on the Susanville Indian Rancheria is to create

employment and to generate income that promotes self-sufficiency, self-determination

and the general well being of the membership of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.

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Section 5. Permissible Use of the Net Revenues

Net revenues from gaming shall be used only for the following purposes:

a. To fund Rancheria government operations or programs;

b. To provide for the general welfare of the Susanville Indian Rancheria and its

members;

c. To promote Susanville Indian Rancheria economic development;

d. To donate to charitable organizations.

e. To help fund operations of local government agencies

f. To provide per capita payments to Susanville Indian Rancheria members;

Section 6. Per Capita Payments

a. The Business Council shall prepare a financial plan to allocate revenues to uses

authorized under Section 5. The Business Council may form an advisory

committee consisting of General Council members of the Rancheria to make

recommendations regarding the financial plan.

b. The financial plan to allocate revenue must be approved by the Susanville

Indian Rancheria membership at a meeting at which a majority of Susanville

Rancheria voting members in attendance accept or reject the financial plan for

the uses of the net revenues from the gaming activities.

c. The financial plan is subject to approval by the Secretary of the Interior. Prior

to making per capita payments to Rancheria members, the Tribe shall obtain

approval of financial per capita plans from the Secretary of the Interior under

25 U.S.C. Section 2710 (b)(3).

d. All per capita payments made to the Susanville Indian Rancheria members are

subject to federal taxation. The members will be notified of such tax liability

when payments are made.

Section 7. Ownership of Gaming - Proprietary Interest

The Susanville Indian Rancheria shall have the sole proprietary interest and

responsibility for the conduct of all gaming activities authorized by this ordinance.

It shall be unlawful for any person, organization or other legal entity, other than the

tribe itself, to conduct gaming activities on the Rancheria.

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Section 8. Audits

a. The Business Council shall contract with a qualified Certified Public

Accountant (CPA) or firm of CPAs to conduct annual independent audits of

all class 2 or 3 gaming conducted on tribal lands. It will furnish a copy of the

audit to the National Indian Gaming Commission and also to any Susanville

Indian Rancheria member who requests a copy.

b. All gaming related contracts that result in the purchase of services, supplies or

concessions to gaming facilities for a contract amount in excess of $25,000

annually except contracts for professional legal or accounting services, shall be

subject annually to independent audit by CPA or firm of CPAs engaged by the

General Council.

Section 9. Protection of the Environment and Public Health and Safety

a. The construction, maintenance and operation of the gaming facility will be

conducted in a manner that adequately protects the environment, public health

and safety.

Section 10. Licenses for Key Employees and Primary Management Officials

a. Licensing requirement The Tribe shall cause to be licensed all key employees

and primary management officials working in a gaming facility. No person shall

hold a position as a key employee or management official for more than ninety

(90) days without having been issued a license under this Section.

b. Application Forms

(1) All key employees and management officials employed by the gaming

facility on the effective date of this Ordinance or seeking employment

with or hired to work in the gaming facility after the effective date of

this Ordinance must complete an application for the license within thirty

(30) days of the effective date of this Ordinance or the date they submit

an application for employment, whichever is later.

(a) The Business Council may establish a standard application form

which will elicit all the information required by subsection c (1).

(b) The Business Council may establish a fee for the cost of

processing an application for employment and/or a license which

may include the cost of processing fingerprints (including the

Commissions charges for processing fingerprints) and conducting

a background investigation.

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(2) 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. 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, Tribal, State, local or foreign law enforcement and regulatoiy

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 Tribes 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.

(3) Existing key employees and primary management officials shall be

notified in writing that they shall either:

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

notice; or

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

to the routine described in that notice.

(4) 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 or 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.)

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

management officials that they shall either:

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(a) Complete a new application form that contains a notice regarding

false statements; or

(b) 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:

(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);

(b) Currently and for previous five (5) years: business and

employment positions held, ownership interests in those

businesses, business and residence addresses, and drivers license

numbers;

(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

paragraph (1) (b) of this Section;

(d) Current business and residence telephone numbers;

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

with Indian Tribes, including ownership interests in those

businesses.

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

with the gaming industry generally, including 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 of the court

involved, the date and disposition, if any;

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(1) For each misdemeanor conviction or ongoing misdemeanor

prosecution (excluding minor traffic violations), within 10 years of

the date of the application, the name and address of the court

involved and the date and disposition;

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

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

within 10 years of the date of the application and is not otherwise

listed pursuant to paragraph (1) (h) or (1) (i) of this section, the

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

the date and disposition.

(k) The 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/permit was granted;

(1) A current photograph;

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

(n) Fingerprints consistent with procedures adopted by the Tribe

according to 25 C.F.R. Section 522.2 (h).

(2) 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.

(3) In conducting its investigation, the Tribe shall take the following steps to

process fingerprint cards of applicants for employment in a gaming

facility and for a license as a key employee or management official.

(a) The Tribal Chairperson shall execute the Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) furnished by the National Indian

Gaming Commission governing the treatment of fingerprints.

(b) The Tribe shall notify the National Indian Gaming Commission

that the Lassen County Sheriffs Department (Departmenttt) will

be taking the fingerprints for the Tribe and shall notify the

National Indian Gaming Commission of the currently designated

contact person at the Department. In addition, the Tribe should

indicate the number of cards which the National Indian Gaming

Commission should send to the Tribe, making allowances for lost

or damaged cards.

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(c) The Tribe shall provide the National Indian Gaming Commission

with current and periodically updated lists of individuals whose

fingerprint cards the National Indian Gaming Commission will be

receiving from the Department and shall pay the Commissions

established fees for processing the cards. The lists should also

contain the Social Security Number and the date of birth of each

listed individual and the name of the law enforcement

agency/office taking the fingerprints.

(d) Once fingerprints have been taken, the agency taking the prints

should forward the completed cards directly to the Commission.

The National Indian Gaming Commission will process only those

cards received directly from the law enforcement agency.

(e) Upon receipt of the FBI report forwarded by the Commission,

the Tribe will complete the background investigation.

d. Eligibility Determination

The Tribe shall review a persons prior activities, criminal record, if any, reputation,

habits and associations to make a finding concerning the eligibility of a key employee

or primary management official for employment in a gaming facility. 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 facility shall not employ that person in a key employee or primary

management official position, or issue a license to that employee.

e. Report to the Commission

(1) Within sixty (60) days after an employee begins work for the gaming

facility or within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this Ordinance,

whichever is later, 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:

(a) Steps taken in conducting a background investigation;

(b) Results obtained.

(c) Conclusions reached; and

(d) The basis for those conclusions.

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(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:

(a) Shall notify the Commission; and

(b) May forward copies of its eligibility determination and

investigative report (if any) to the National Indian Gaming

Commission for 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.

f. Granting a Gaming 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 issuance of a license

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

application and investigative report to the 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

f(1) of this section until the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming

Commission receives the additional information.

(3) If, within the (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 a primary

management official for whom the Tribe has provided an application and

investigative report to the Commission, the Tribe shall reconsider the

application, taking into account the objections itemized by the

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

license to such applicant.

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g. 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. The hearing shall been conducted

by a hearing panel of three persons appointed by the General Council.

The licensee shall be given not less than ten (10) days prior notice of the

date, time and location of the hearing. The licensee shall have the right

to be represented at the hearing. The technical rules of evidence shall

not apply and any evidence of the type relied upon by reasonable men in

the conduct of serious affairs may be considered by the hearing panel.

The licensee may present testimony and other evidence and may crossexamine any other witnesses testifying at the hearing. The hearing panel

shall base its decision exclusively on the evidence presented at the

hearing and may uphold, modify or reverse the proposed revocation.

(3) The Business Council shall issue a written decision, based on the

recommendation of the hearing panel, and serve a copy on the licensee.

The Tribe shall notify the National Indian Gaming Commission of its

decision.

Section 11. Enforcement and Public Safety

The Business Council shall such additional rules and regulations and take or authorize

such enforcement actions as it deems necessary to ensure full compliance with the

provisions of this Ordinance. The Business Council is hereby authorized to cooperate

with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to the extent deemed necessary

by the Business Council to ensure that Class 2 or Class 3 gaming complies with all

applicable laws and that persons engaged in gaming do not commit any illegal acts

that could endanger persons or property.

Section 12. Public/Patron Disputes

If any customer or member of the general public has a dispute with the manager of a

gaming facility or the Tribe, it shall be resolved using the following procedure.

Any gaming facility manager and the Tribe must endeavor to resolve disputes at the

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lowest level of management possible. Toward that end, any dispute involving gaming must be presented using a multi-step process.

Step 1: If a patron has a complaint involving the conduct of a game or his or

her treatment at the facility, he or she must discuss the matter with the employee

involved in the incident. The employee must listen carefully and courteously to

the patrons complaint. All employees shall receive training in customer relations.

If the employee fails to resolve the complaint to the customers satisfaction or

lacks the authority to remedy the complaint, he or she shall immediately contact

his or her immediate supervisor, if available, or the floor manager.

Step 2. If the supervisor or floor manager fails to resolve the dispute to the

customers satisfaction or lacks the authority to remedy the complaint, he or she

shall refer the complaint to the gaming facility manager. The supervisor or floor

manager shall also notify security. If a customer is referred to the gaming facility

manager, the gaming facility manager shall interview the customer and, if

necessary, the involved employee(s) and shall make a decision within a reasonable

time, not to exceed, five (5) days. The manager shall notify the customer that if

he or she remains dissatisfied, he or she can request in writing review by the

Tribal Gaming Representative (Representative) within seven (7) days of the

managers decision.

Step 3: The Representative shall review the customers written appeal and may

interview the customer, the manager and any involved employees. The

Representative shall issue a written decision to the customer within five (5)

working days of receiving the customers appeal. The Representatives written

decision shall include a notice that the customer may appeal the Representatives

decision to the hearing panel appointed by the General Council. The written

appeal must include all information the customer wants the hearing panel to

consider in acting on the appeal. The appeal must be filed within seven (7) days

of the date on the Representatives decision.

Step 4: The hearing panel shall conduct such hearing on the appeal as it deems

appropriate. It may limit its review to the written appeal and the written decision

of the Representative or it may invite the customer to present written testimony

and it may receive testimony from the involved employees. General Council,

based on the recommendation of the hearing panel, shall issue a written decision

which shall be final.

All written notices and decisions shall be sent by regular first class mail to the

customer. The time limits for complainants shall be calculated from the date

appearing on the notices or decisions, provided these items are mailed on that date.

The time limits for the tribal officials shall be calculated from the postmarks appearing

on the envelops containing the appeals.

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Section 13. Investment and Mana2ement Contract

a. The terms of any gaming management contract shall not contravene any provision

of the IGRA.

No gaming management contract may be assigned without the prior written approval

of the General Council. Such approval may be withheld without any reason given.

b. The majority of Susanville Indian Rancheria members in attendance, at a duly

called special or general meeting, shall be required to approve any contract for

the construction and management of any gaming facility on the Susanville Indian

Rancheria, and any amendments thereto.

Section 14. Preference

Any management and investment gaming contracts must make provisions for the

preferential hiring Susanville Indian Rancheria members followed by the preference

for Native people from the Susanville and surrounding areas for jobs in the

construction and operation of any gaming facilities or activities.

Section 15. Scope and Licensing

Class 2 and Class 3 gaming is covered by the provisions of this Ordinance.

a. A separate license for each gaming place, facility or location on Susanvillc Indian

Rancheria lands is required where Class 2 or Class 3 gaming is conducted or

occurs.

b. Class 3 gaming will only be authorized, if it is conducted in accordance with the

approved Class 3 gaming compact between the Tribe and the State of California.

Section 16. Desienation of A2ent for Service of Process

The Susanville Indian Rancheria hereby designates its chairperson as its agent for

service of any official determination, order, or notice of violation by the National

Indian Gaming Commission. The Rancheria shall notify the National Indian Gaming

Commission of the name, address and phone and fax numbers of its current

chairperson.

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CERTIFICATION

We, the undersigned duly elected officials of the Susanville Indian Rancheria, do

hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted on August 24, 1994 at a duly

called meeting of the Business Council of the Susanville Indian Rancheria with a quorum

present by a vote of 6 for, - against, - abstaining and

absent. 

ATFEST;

Nicolas J. Padilla, Tribal Chairman

Josephine Valadez, Secy/Treasurer

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CERTIFICATION

We, the undersigned duly elected officials of the Susanville Indian Rancheria, do

hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted on August 24, 1994 at a duly

called meeting of the Business Council of the Susanville Indian Rancheria with a quorum

present by a vote of 6 for, - against, - abstaining and

absent.

ATIEST;

Nicolas J. Pa~1a, Tribal Chairman

c1I12~LL~ ) ~IS~4

JpePhir1~Valadez~ Secyfrreasur~~

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~Y SUSANVILLE INDIAN

RANCHERIA

ORDINANCE OF THE SUSANVILLE INDIAN RANCHERIA

GAMING COMMISSION ORDINANCE FOR THE RANCHERIA.

ORDINANCE NO. 94~

Gaming Commission

a. Establishment of Gaming Commission There is, hereby, established by the

Rancheria a Susanville Indian Rancheria Gaming Commission acting under the

authority of the Rancheria to be known as the Susanville Indian Rancheria

Gaming Commission, herein known as the Gaming Commission. The Gaming

Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members of the Tribe, all of whom

shall be appointed by the Business Council.

b. Disqualifications for Office The following persons may not serve as

Commissioners:~

(1) Employees of any Gaming Enterprise on the Rancheria;

(2) Perspns related to any Gaming Contractor (including any principal

thereof or Closely Associated Independent Contractor.

(3) Persons who would not be eligible to be officers of the Tribe

pursuant to the Tribes Articles and Bylaws.

c. Terms of Office The Gaming Commission shall serve for three year terms,

except that immediately after enactment of this Gaming Act two (2) of the

Commissioners shall serve for two years, and three (3) of the Commissioners

shall serve for three years. Commissioners may serve for more than one term.

d. Removal from Office Commissioners may only be removed from office before

the expiration of their terms by the Tribe for neglect of duty, malfeasance or

other good cause shown. The procedure for removing a Commissioner shall be

the same as for~ removing an officer of the Tribe.

e. Quorum Four~(4) members of the Gaming Commission shall constitute a

quorum.

f. Officers and Duties The Gaming Commission shall select, by majority vote, a

Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary. The Chairman shall preside over

meetings of the~ Gaming Commission and the Vice-Chairman shall preside in

absence of the Chairman. The Secretary shall record in writing the minutes of

all Gaming Commission meetings and all official actions taken by the Gaming

Commission.

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g. Voting All actions of the Gaming Commission shall be taken by majority vote.

The Gaming Commission Chairman may vote on any issue.

h. Meetings Meetings shall be held at least once per month, on the second

Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m, at the Tribes primary meeting facility.

Additional meetings shall be held as called by the Chairman or at least three (3)

other Commissioners. Notice of meetings shall be given in writing to each

Commissioner, served by first class mail or personal delivery at least five (5)

business days prior to such meeting.

Compensation for Serving: Fringe Benefits: Reimbursement of Expense

Commissioners shall be compensated for serving on the Gaming Commission at

rates to be set by the Tribe after review and recommendation by the Business

Council. Such rates shall be identical for all Commissioners. Step increases may

be allowed based on length of service. Commissioner shall be eligible for fringe

benefits qualifies the Gaming Commission positions for such benefits. Subject to

approval by the Business Council and in accordance with procedures to be

adopted by that Committee, Commissioners shall be reimbursed for expenses

incurred in connection with the performance of their Gaming Commission

duties.

j. Powers and Duties The Gaming Commission shall have the powers and duty

to:

(1) Inspect, examine and monitor gaming activities, including the power

to demand access to inspect, examine, photocopy and audit all papers,

books and records respecting such gaming activities;

(2) Investigate any suspicion of wrong doing in connection with any

Gaming Activities;

(3) Conduct or cause to be conducted background investigations

regarding any person in any way connected with the Gaming

Activities, compliance with law or this Gaming Act or any contracts,

agreements, goods, services, events, incidents, or other matters related

to Gaming Activities;

(4) Conduct or cause to be conducted background investigations

regarding any person in any way connected with the Gaming

Activities and issue licenses to, at minimum, all Key Employees and

Primary Management Officials according to requirements at least as

stringent as those in 25 C.F.R. parts 556 and 558;

(5) Hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, summon

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persons on the Rancheria to attend and testify at such hearing, take

such testimony, and receive such evidence such as the Gaming

Commission deems relevant in fulfilling its duties;

(6) Administer oaths or affirmations to witness appearing before the

Gaming Commission;

(7) Implement and administer a system for investigating, licensing and

monitoring employees and others connected with Gaming Activities,

as described below, including the issuance of licenses to gaming

facilities, individuals and entities as required under this Act and

IGRA;

(8) Hear disputes against the Gaming Enterprise, in accordance with the

procedures established in this Act;

(9) Hire such staff and support services as deemed necessary subject to a

budget approved by the General Council;

(10) To the extent required, comply with any reporting requirements

established under a tribal state compact to which the Tribe is a party

and other applicable law, including the IGRA;

(11) After consultation with the Business Council, to issue such regulations

as it deems appropriate in order to implement the provisions of this

Act;

(12) Promulgate rules for each Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 game allowed

under this act; to govern the conduct of such games; and

(13) Carry out such other duties with respect to Gaming Activities on the

Reservation as the Business Council shall direct.

k. Vacancies Any office that has been vacated whether it be by death, resignation,

removal, recall or forfeiture, shall be filled by appointment by the Business

Council at its next meeting and such replacement shall serve the unexpired term

of office.

Annual Reports On or before April 30th of each year, the Gaming Commission

shall provide in writing to the Business Council an Annual Report summarizing

its activities during the prior twelve (12) month period ending on December

31st, and accounting for all receipts and disbursements. The Business Council

shall cause copies of the Annual Report to be made available to the membership

of the Tribe within thirty (30) days after receipt. Further, the Gaming

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Commission shall provide an oral report of its activities to the Business Council

at least quarterly.

m. Other Reporting Requirement As required, the Gaming Commission shall

comply with any reporting requirements established under a tribal-state compact

to which the Tribe is a party, and other applicable law, including the IGRA and

regulations promulgated thereunder.

CERTIFICATION

We, the undersigned duly elected officials of the Susanville Indian Rancheria, do

hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted on August 24, 1994 at a duly

called meeting of the Business Council of the Susanville Indian Rancheria with a quorum

present by a vote of 6 for, - against, - abstaining and 1

absent.

ATTEST;

Nicolas J. Pa~fa, Tribal Chairman

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