SEP - 5 2012 

By First Class Mail 

Teri Poust, Esq. 

8033 West Sunset Boulevard, #535 

Los Angeles, CA 90064 

Re: Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians amended gaming ordinance 

Dear Ms. Poust: 

This letter responds to your request for the National Indian Gaming Commission 

to review and approve the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians amended tribal 

gaming ordinance. The amendment was approved by the General Council of the Tribe on 

July 26,2012. The amended ordinance is complete revision to the ordinance that was 

approved in 1994 and includes amendments that were approved in 2003 and 2008. 

Thank you for bringing this amendment to our attention and for providing us with 

a copy of the updated ordinance. The ordinance is approved as it is consistent with the 

requirements of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the NIGC's regulations. If you 

have any questions, please feel free to contact Senior Attorney John R. Hay at 202-632- 

7003. 

Sincerely, 

Tracie L. Stevens 

Chairwoman 

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TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS 

TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

The Tni Gaming Oniinance duly enacted by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission 

Indiana on June 25,1991, and the amended in 1993,2003, and 2007, is hereby amended 

and mted in its entirety to read as follows: 

The Triial Council of the Twenty-Ninc Palms Band of Mission Indians (herehfter 

'Tribe"), empowered by the Tribe's Articles of Association to enact ordinances, hereby enacts 

this Tnial Gaming Ordinance for the purpose of establishing the Twenty-Nine Palms Tnial 

Gaming Commission (hereinaAea "Gaming Commission") md au- and regulating all 

gaming activitia on tnial lands. 

II. Gaminn Authorized 

Class 11 and Claw III gaming as defined in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Acf 25 U.S.C. 

Section 2701 st. saq. ("IORA"), and any regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission 

('W1GC") promulgated thkder, are hereby authorized. Class HI gaming shall be conducted 

in accordance with any Tnial-State Gaming Compact between the Tribe and the State of 

CaIifomia (''Compact'). 

A. The Tribe shall have the sole proprietary interest in and responsibility for the 

conduct of any gaming operation authorized by Ulis Ordinance. 

B. The Tribal Council is authorized to enter into a management contract for the 

maintenance, opaation and management of any gaming opdon on such terms 

and under such conditions as the Tribal Council shall determine to be fair and 

reasonable and in the best interest of the Tnie. Any such management conbct 

must comply with IQRA and any regulations of the MGC promulgated 

thtxeunder . 
IV. Use of Gamina Revenue 

A. Use of Net Revenues. Net revenues from any gaming activities shall be used only 

for the following purposes: to fund hid government operations and programs; to 

provide for the general welfare of the Tribe and its members; to pmmote tribal 

economic development; to donate to haitable orgaukations; or to help fund 

operatiom of local government agencies. 

B. Per Cauita Pavments. If the Tribe elects to make per capita payments to hid 

members, it shall authorize such papats only upon approval of a plan submitted 

to the Secretary ofthe Interior under 25 U.S.C. 2710(b)(3). 

A. &md Audits. The Tribe shall cause to be conducted indepmdent audits of 

gaming operatiom annually and shall submit the results of those audits to the 

NIOC. 

B. Ciaminx-Related Contracts. All gaming related contracts that result m the 

purchase of supplies, services, or ccmcesi011~ for more than $25,000.00 in any 

year, exexcept contract8 for professionat, legal or accounting services, shall be 

specifically included within the scope of the audit descrii in subsection A. 

above. 

. ~.. vi. hition of Uh Facilities 

A. Ptotection of the Environment and' Public Health and Safe@. All griming 

facilities shall be constructed, maintained and operated in a mama that 

adequately protects the enviromnent and the public health and safety. 

B. Facilitv Licensing. The Gaming Commkion shall issue a separate license to 

each place, facility or location where gaming is conducted wier this Ordinance. 

C. Disuute Resolution. In the event a dispute arises between a patmn ad the 

gaming operation, such dispute shall be molved in accordance with the terms of 

Chapter 7 of the Gaming Commission's regulations entitled 'Tatmu Dispute 

ResoIution." 

Vn. Minimum Internal Control Standards for Class JII Gaming 

A. Auulicable Standards. The Gaming Commission shall comply with 25 CFR Part 

542 by formdy adopting and makulg applicable to the Tnie's gaming 

operation(s) internal control stsedards that: 
I. Provide a level of control that equals or ex& those set forth in 25 CFR 

part 542 (w in effect on October 10,2008 or as it may be amended); and 

2. Contain standards for cufiency transaction reporting that mly with 31 

CFR Part 103; and 

3. WIish internal control standards for Class III games that are not 

addreasad in the MICS, if any. 

B. bud CPA Te&m of Comoliance. Ln order to verify that the gaming operation 

is in wmplignce with the internal control stanokrds adopted plrrsuant to paragraph 

A, an independent certified public accountant C'CPA") shalt be engaged annually 

to perfam "Agreed-Upon Procedures" in the manner provided for m 25 CFR 

$542.3($). 

" -. Com~liaoce. The Gaming Commission and the NIGC shsll monitor and enforce 

compliance with the internal mntrol stan* adopted pursuant to praagraph A in 

the mmer provided for in 25 CIiR 542.3(g). 

4. @&bWtnent of Gamim Commission. The Tnbe hdy establishes the TwentyNine Palms Tribal GEL&? commission. The Tnial Gaming Commission shall 

function as an indepa-tnial entity c$arged with the reg&tion of all gslning 

activities on tn%al lands. The Tribal Gaming Commission shalt consist of no less 

than three (3) Commissioners, designated as described below. 

1. . Ex Ofticio Memba. The Tni in its &le discretion and for the purpose 

of providing a mechanism for communication between the Tni and the 

Gaming Canmission, may designate an additional "ex officion non-voting 

membe of the Tnial Gaming Commission Such "ex officio" manbes 

shall be an enrolled member of the Tcibe and a duly authorkdmember of 

the Tnial Council. Such "ex officio" manbe's duty shall be to attend 

Gaming Commission meetings, repent the Tribe in external inter-tnbal 

gaming regulatory matten, md serve as a liaison between the Tribal 

Council aud the Gaming Commission. 

3. Team of Mce. Each Commissioner shall serve a two-yea term. The individual 

terms of Commissioners shall be staggered. Commissioners are not limited in the 

number of terms that they may serve. 

2. Amointment of Geming Commissioners. The Tribal Council shall appoint all 

Commissioners. Vacancies shall also be filled, on either an intecim or permmat 
basis, by appointment of the Tnial Council. Tribal Gaming Commissioners must 

report to the Tribal Council when requd to do so by the Tnial Council. 

1. Lit* Standards Auulicable. Gsming Commissioners must meet the 

licensing standads oth&e applicable to applicants for a TnTd gaming 

license.- Prior to appointment,-the Tni shall conduct or cause to be 

conducted an investigation of the background and personal history of any 

candidate for the position of Qsming Commissioner. 

2. Dualifications for Service. NOD-tnhl members appointed to the Gsming 

Cammission shall be professional or retired members of the community at 

a) The Tribal Council, at its dimelion, may appoint kTal member(s) to 

save as a full participating and voting member of the Oaming 

Commission. 

3. Discrualifcations fot Service. No member of the Gamiug (hmmissicm 

may: 

a Be employed in the operation of Class D or Ul gaming. 

b. Participate in any gaming activity offered by the Tn%e in its 

gaming facilities. 

Solicit or accept employment ftom any person or entity licensed by 

the Gbkg Commission either during a memba's term or for a 

period of one (I) year thder, provided, however, that this 

restriction shall not apply to pe~cxls or entities licensed to provide 

non-gaming goods or 

d During the member's term, own any securities of, or any 

mership interest whatsoever in, any entie lid by the 

Gaming Commission, provided, however, that this restriction shall 

not apply to publicly held corporations if the ownership therein is 

less than 5%. 

4. Removal hm Office. A Gaming Commissioner may be removed 

&om office before the expiration of his or ha term for: 

1. Gross nepligence of duty; 

2. Failm to attend three successive meetings without just cause; 

3. A felony conviction or a crime involving dishones& 

4. Being physically or mdy incapable of performing the duties of 

officce; 

5. Failure to comply with all laws and ordinances', 
6. Violating the oath of offlce. 

7. Or other good cause. 

D. Comuensation. The Tnial Council shall set the compensation levels of the 

Gaming Commissionens, plus reimaent not to exceed the Federal 

Government Rate for expensw related to attending Commission meetings, such as 

lodging, transportation and food. The Tribe may, in its sole discretion, also 

authorize the pa diem payment and expenae reimbursement to any Commissioner 

who, as requested by the Tribe, represents the m%e in his or her official capacity 

at meetings with federaland/or state andfor inter-tribal gaming regulatory entities. 

E. OBcers and Dutiq. All ~ssioners shall devote such time and atkmtion to 

their dutiea as is necessary to fulfill their re-spomibilities. The Commission shall 

nominate and elect a Commission Chairman flom within their eligible members, 

who is oharged with leading Commission meetings. 

1. Authon . . 'ty. TheChairmansha3lhavethesameauthorityasall 

other cummmoners. The Chairman shall lead and cawhate 

Commission operation, insuring effective scheduling and assisting the 

Commission as required. 

2. Lend of Chairman Senice. A Commission Chaiman shall serve as 

Chairman for a one-year paid The term shall be for calendar years, 

beginning on Jarmary 1st of each year. Any portion of a year saved by a 

Commissioner shall be ddd a calendar year for the purpose of a 

Commissioner's term. A Chmkioner may serve consecutive tem~l as 

Chaimum. 

F. M-. Commissioners shall attend monthly meetings of the Commission and 

such otha meetings as may be scheduled either by request of the Executive 

Director or Chairman. Every &fort will be made to schedule meetings at a time 

convenient to all Commissioners. Commission meetings and hearinas shall be 

conducted in a semi-formal method, with traditional &rliamentary-&le rules 

(such as Robert's Rule of Order) govening all meetings and proceedings. 

G. Executive Director. The Gaming Commission shall employ an Executive 

Director who &all be responsiile for supmising and overseeing the daily 

activities of the Commission The Executive Director shall serve as a full-time 

' paid employee of the Tribal Gaming Commission and shall report to the Tnial 

Grrming Cmdsion Chiman and to the Tnial Coud. 

1. Commission Meetim. The Executive Director shall be present at all 

official Commission meetings and functions to ensure that the 

Commission is provided with secretarial, administrative, and support 

assistance as needed, including the recording and typing of minutes. 
H. Commission Insoectors. The Gaming Commission shall employ duly 

qualified Inspectom who shall be independent of the gaming operation, as well as 

any msnagement company, and shall be supervised by and be accountable to the 

Gaming Commission. TZlese bpecton shaU report to the Qirming thmabion 

regarding the failure by the gaming opedon to comply with any provisions of 

Ulis Ordinance, the Compact, or with any other applicable laws, enhances, or 

regulations. 

1. Investination of Wmdoii. The aaming Commission shall be pment 

in any gaming facility during all hours of operation through a Gaming 

Commission Inspector, and shall have immediate access to d areas of the 

gaming premises and opesation for the pugow of awring compliance 

with the provision8 of this Ordinance, the Compacf and any other 

applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations. 

a. to Commission. Any violation of this Ordinawe, the 

Compact, or other applicable law, ordinance or regulaflon, shall be 

reported to the Gaming Commission in a timely mama. 

b. In~~tion bv Commission. The Gaming Commission shall 

investigate any reported violation and shall require the gaming 

operation to correct the violation upon such terms and conditions 

as direct$ by the Gaming Commision. 

C. hkhkwnce of Files. Upon completion of any invdgation, the 

Gaming Commission shall maintain a Be umtaining copies of aZ1 

hvesQ&onrepo& and final dispcsiticms. 

I. S>uties and Resuonsi'bilities. The Tnid Oaming Commission &all have primary 

respombility for the on-site regulation, control and security of any gaming 

facility. The duties and respoosibilities ofthe Gaming Commission shall iuclu8e: 

1. The physical safety of pabrons in the gaming Wties and opaaeion. 

2. The physical safety of personnel employed by the gaming facilitiias and 

dm 

3. - The physical safegumling of assets transported to and h the gaming 

facilities and cage department 

4. Protecting the gaming fdities and operation fbm illegal activity and 

investigating any suspicion of wrongdoing in connection with any gaming 

.activity. 
5. Identifying all people and entities that may be involvad in illegal activity 

and whexe proper, notifying qpmpriate authorities. 

6. The right to inspect, examine and monitor gaming aaivitias, including the 

power to demaud access to and inspect, examine, photooopy and audit all 

papers, books and records respeoting such gaming activities. 

7. Ensure the recording of all unusual ocmences within the gaming 

facilities and operation. 

Direct oversight responsibility of the gaming operation, the surveillance 

function, the intemal audit function, the iuspectw function and the 

licensing and investigative functions of gaming facilities and operations. 

9. Conduct or cause to be conducted such investigations in connection with 

any gaming activity as may be necessruy to dWrmine compliance with 

law or this Gaming Act or any contracts, agreements, goods, savices, 

events, inaden& or other matten related to gaming activities; 

10. Implement and adminster a system for investigating licensing and 

nionitoriug employees and others connected with gaming activities, 

including the issuance of licenses to the gaming facilities, and at a 

minimum, to all key employees and primary management officials, and to 

individuals and entities as requjred under this Gaming Act and IGRA; 

. .. .. . . . . . 

11. Prepare or cause to be .prep~ed regulations for the conduct of gaming, 

including regulations for intanal controls, slot and table play, and awre 

compliance with the same. 

! Adopt procedmes for the li&g of vendors and employees and review 

the investigation of said applicants for fkal approval, rend, wmcation 

or mqmsion of such licenses, thus awsing that all applicwts are 

investigated as required by this Ordinance, IIORA and the Compact 

13. Adopt Penomel Policies and Procedures and ensure that the Executive 

Diiector is administging those policies and procedures. 

14. Provide direction and support to Commission supemisom and employees, 

implement staff development ttaining programs, and adopt administrative 

procedures and policie and revise the same when necessary. 

15. Ensure compliance with Tn%al Ordinances. 

16. Conduct hearings in accordance with established hearing procedures. 
17. Develop procedures for the imposition of fin= and sanctions. 

18. Impose fintines and other sanctions when wammted against a licensee, 

employee, or any other per~on or entity directly or indirectly invoved in 

or benefitting hm the gaming operation. 

19. Act as liaison between the Tnial Council, tbe NIW, the association'^ 

created by Section 2.2 of the Compact, and the State. 

20. Prepare periodic reports to the Tnial Council concaning the operation of 

any gaming operation, 

21. Edsure that the gaming offered to the public is fair. 

A. aamiae License Remired. The Gamiog Commission shall be nxipo~l~~ile for 

eosuring that all persona engaged in any gaming activity on Tnial lands aatisfy 

the reqhents of this Ordinance. No person shall engage in any gaming 

activity on Tnial lands without the appqriate license issued by the Gaming 

cotmhioa No license shd be issued that would place the Tribe in violation of 

the Tnie's Compact or other applicable law. 

B. Gaminn Ckmdssion Authoritv and Reswnsities. The Gaming Commission 

shall haw the power to issae, suspend, renew, and revoke licenses, to egtablisb 

procedures ^fw due prcmw in license hearings, and and sit in wnsidaation of 

appeal involviag disciplinary, suspension andlor revocation proceedinlcp. The 

Gaming Commission shall direct the development of policiea and procedures h 

the notification and administration of license processes, including application and 

revoeation pmcedms, and shall have the final detennhation regardiag the 

suitability of potential licensees. 

C. Burden on Awlicant License is a Privilep. The bden of proving an 

applicant's qualifications to receive a gaming license under this Ordinance shall at 

all times be on the applicant. Possession of a gaming license is a privilege and 

not aright and therefore subject to suspension or revocation at any time. 

D. Defiuitiotq. For the purgoses of this section, the following definitions apply 

1. Kev emlovee means: 

a. A person who perfonos one or more of the following fonctio~~~: 

(1) Bingo caller; 

(2) Counting room qewisor 

(3) ' Chief of semi*, 
(4) Costodim of gaming supplies or cash; 

(5) Floor manager, 

(6) Pit boss; 

(3 Deals; 

(8) Croupier; 

(9) mver of credit; or 

(10) Custodian of gambling devices including persons with 

access to cash and accounhg mrds witbin such devices; 

b. If not otherwise included, any other person whose total cash 

compemsation is in excess of $50,000 per yeai-. 

c. If not otherwise included, the four most highIy compensated 

pasons in the gaming operation; or 

d. Any other person designated by the Tn%e as a key employee. 

2. maa~ement official means: 

a The person having managmat respom%ility for a mwgement 

contract; 

b. Any person who has authority: 

(1) To hire and fire employees', 02 

(2) TO set up working poli& for the operat&; 

c. The chief -hand officer or other person who has financial 

mampnent rqomf'b'ilty; or 

d. Any other person designated by the Tni as a primary 

management official. 

E. Awlication Forms - Content. 

1. License Awlication Fom. The Gaming Commission shall request hu 

each primary management official and key employee aU of the following 

information: 

a. Full name, other names wed (oral or written), social stmity 

number(s), birth date, place of birth, citizenship, gender, all 

languages (spoken or written). 
b. Currently and for the previous 5 years: bush and employment 

positiom held, ownership interests in those businesses, business 

and residence addresses, and driver's license numbers; 

c. The names and current addresses of at least three pd 

references, including one pasonal rehce who was acquainted 

with the applicant during each period of residence listed-unda 

paragraph (I)@) of this section; 

d Current business snd residence telephone numM, 

e. A description of any existing and pmviprevious business relationships 

with Indian tnies, including ownaship interests in those 

busineaaes; 

f. A description of any misting and previous business relatiwships 

with the geming industry' generally, including ownershp interests 

in those busin-; 

g. The name and dh 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 

wed; 

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

convicti% tpe charge, the nameand address of the court involved 

and the date and disposition if q 

For' each midanemor conviction or ongoing misdemwr 

prosecution (excluding minor tmEc 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 cn'cmipat charge (excluding minor haffic charges) whether 

or not there is a conviction, if such rriminal charge is within 10 

years of the date of the @cation and is not otherwise listed 

pursuant to paragraph (I)@) or (l)(i) of this saction, the crimhd 

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

and disposition; 

k. The name and ad& of any licensing or regulatory agency with 

which the person has filed an application for an occupational 

li- or permit, whether or not such license or permit was 

pranted; 
m. Any other information the Tribe deems relevant; and 

a. Fingerprints consistmt with procedures adopted by the Tribe 

accading to 25 C.F.R. 5522.26). The ~ack&und, Invdption 

and Licensing Department of the Oaming Cormnission shall take 

applicant fin&qh consistent with ~cduw adopted by the 

Gaming Commission, including a check of oriminal history records 

info&on maintained by the ~ederal Bureau of Investigation 

2. Additional laformation. The Gaming Commission reserves the right to 

request additional infiation fiom any applicant st any time. 

3. CdentiaLity. The Gaming Commission shall conduct or cause to be 

conducted a backpund investigation sufficient to make an eligiiility 

&termination. In conducting a back@ in-an, the Gaming 

Commission or its agent shall promise to keep coniidential the idem of 

each person interviewed in the course of the investigation. 

F. Awlication Forms - Reouired Notioes. The folowing notices shall be placed on 

the application form for a key employee or a primary management official before 

an applicant completes that form. 

1. Privacv Act Notice. "In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the 

following information is provided: Solicitation of the information on this 

formis au@r,iz.ed by 25 U.S.C. 2701 etseq. Thepurpose of therequest& 

information is to determine the eligiiility of individuals to be granted a 

gaming license. Tne information will be used by the Tnial gaming 

regulatory authorities and by tlie National Indian Grrmitlg Comniksion 

membm and staff who have need for the information in the perfomance 

of their official duties. The information may be discload to appropriate 

Fedd. Tnial, State, local, or foreign law enforcement and regulatory 

agencies when relevant to civil, uiminal or regulatory investigations or 

prosecutions or when pursuant to a requhment by a triie or the National 

Indian Ggming Commission in connection with the issuance, deaial, or 

revocation of a gaming license, or investigations of activities wMe 

associated with a tribe or a gaming operation. Failure to consent to the 

disclosum indicated in this notice will result in trii's being unable to 

iicense you for a primary management official or key employee position 

'The disclosure of your Social SMty Number (SSN) is voluntary. 

However, failure to supply a SSN may dt in errom in processing your 

application" 

2. False Statement Notice. "A fake statement on any part of your license 

application may be grounds for denying a license or the suspension or 
revocation of a lime. Also, you may be punished by fine a 

imprimnment (U.S. Code, title 18, section 1001.)" 

3. Existinn Kev Em~lovew and himarV Management Officials. Existiag 

key anployees and primary management officials shall be notified in 

writing that they shalI eithec 

a Complete a new application form that contains a Privacy Act 

notice and a notice regarding false statements; or 

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

to the routine uses descnied in that notice and that contains the 

notice regarding false statements. 

G. Backwund 1nvestimtion.q. The Gaming Commission shall conduct or cause to 

be oonduced all backg~~und - investigations nquired by this Or-=. In doing 

so, the Gaming Commission shall-retain qualifiedpersormel to conduct the 

repllired background investigations and compile all relevant information, 

including a rewmmendaiion as to whetha the license should be granted a 

renew&. A3ec the completion of such backgmund investigations, the Gaming 

Commission shall evaluate the licensee's eligibility as a key employee or primary 

management official according to the requirements at Ieast as stringent as those in 

the regulatim ofthe NIW at 25 C9.R Parts 556 and 558. 

H. .. @bihY . Determination The Gamhg Commission sbnll review a person's prior 

activities, crhinal crhninal+, if any, @ rep~&~tion, habits and aqciati~ns~to make 

a &d& con&ning the eligiity of a key employee or primary management 

official for granting of a gaming license. If the Gaming Cmmbion, in applying 

the staadanis adopted herein, determines that licensing of the person poses a 

tbreat to the public interest or to the effective regulation of gaming, or ueates or 

enhances dangers of unsuitable, unfair, or illegal practices and methods and 

activities in the conduct of gamin$ the Gmning Cmmhion shall not licease that 

person in a key employee or primasy management official position. 

I. for Forwardins Amlicatiioas and Rewas for Kev Edoveea and 

Primarv hdmmnent Officials to the National Indiau Gminn Commkim 

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

gaming operation, the Gaming Commission shall forward to tb NIGC a 

completed application and conduct a background investigation in order to 

make an eligiity determination. 

2. Upan oompletion of a background investigation and eligi*o'ity 

detednation, the Gaming Commission shall forward an inmtigative 

report to the NIGC within 60 days after an employee begins work or 

within 60 days of the approval of this Ordinance by the NIGC Chair. 
3. A gaming operation shall not employ as a key employee or primary 

management official a person who does not have a liceme after 90 days. 

4. During a 30-day period beginning when the NIaC receivcs an 

investi@ive report, the NIaC may request additional idmuation 

concerning a key employee or primay management official who is the 

subject of the report. The Gaming Commission shall respond to the 

request for additional infomution in a timely manner. Such a quest 

shall: suspend the 30-day period until the NIGC dves the additional 

information. 

I. Rewrt to the National Iudiau Oarnine Commission 

Before issuing a license to a primsry management official or key 

employee, the Gaming Commission shall fod to the NIGC m 

investigative report on each backpund investigation. An investigative 

report shall include all of the following: 

a Steps taka in conductiug a background imdgation; 

b. Results obtw 

c. Conclusions reached, and 

d. The bases for those conc1usions. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .- 

Along with the investigative report, the Ciamhg Oamingion &dl submit 

a copy of the Qaming Commission's eligiiity determination made in 

BCM)~.~X with this Ordiaance. 

3. Ifa license is not issued to an applicant, the Gaming Comrm'ssion: 

a Shall notify the NIGC; and 

b. May forward copies of its eligibility determination rmd 

inyestigathe report (if any) to the NIGC for inclusion in the Indian 

Gaming Individuals Records System. 

4. With respect to key employees and primmy management officials, the 

Gaming Commission shall retain license applications and reports (if any) 

of background investigations for inspection by the NIGC Chair or his or 

her designee for no less than three (3) yean fmm the date of termhation 

of employment. 
K. Granthjz a Gamine License 

1. If, within a thiay (30) day period after the NIGC receives a report, the 

NIGC notifies the Gaming Commission 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 Gaming 

Commission has provided an application and investigative report to the 

NIGC, the Oaming Commission may issue a license to such applicaoot. 

. If, within the thkty (30) day period described above, the NIGC provides 

the Gaming Commission with a statement itaniziqg objections to the 

issuauce of a license to a key employee or to a primary management 

official for whom the Gaming Commission has provided an application 

and investigative report to the MGC, the Gaming Commission shall 

reconsider the application, Wag into account the objections itemized by 

the NIGC. The Gaming Commission shall make the final decision 

whether to issue a license to such applicant. 

L. License Sumion 

1. If, aRa the issuance of a gaming license, the Oaming Commission 

receives hn the MOC reliable information indicating that s key 

employee or a primary management official is not eligible fir 

employment, the Gaming Commission shall suspend such license. and 

shall nottfy in writing the licensee of the suspension and the pmposed 

revocation 

2. The Gaming Commission shall notify the licensee of a time and a place 

hr a hearing on the propwed mocation of a license. 

3. After a mation hearing, the Gaming Commission shall decide to 

revoke or to reinstate a gaming license. The Gaming Commission shall 

notify the NIGC of its decision 

X. Service of Process. The Tnie designates the Executive Director of the Gaming 

Commission as its agent for senice of process of any official determination, order, or notice of 

violation. In the absence of the Executive Director, the Chairman of the Tribe shall serve as its 

agent for service of process. 

XI. Rd of Prior Gaming Ordiasnces: Efhtive Date. AU prior Gaming ordinance5 of the 

Tribe and amendments thereto are hereby repealed. This Gaming Ordimace shall become 

effective upon the date approved by the Tribal Council. 
XI. -&. If any provision of this Gaming Ordimnee is determhed to be invalid such . . , - 

deternunahon shd not be held to render such -on inapplicable to other persons or 

cimmmces, nor shall such detRminaton render invalid any other provision of this Ordinance. 

XIIi. Re~dAmendment This Ordhmce may be amended or repeeled by a majority vote of 

Tn%d Council providing a qmrum is present. All acaedmmts to this aaming Ordinance must 

be approved by the MGC. 

I, the undersigned Secretary of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Maos General 

Council cetify that the Ganung Garmng~rdiasnce amended July 24 2012 was ananimously adopted at a 

duly-noticed and cmduded meeting of the heral Council at which a majority of rnenhdip 

was present by a vote of 7 in fsvw and 0 sgainst.