Federal Government along with any subdivision are excluded from the definition of employer and not
subject to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance.
2.12
ENGAGED IN WORK ON THE RESERVATION
An employer is “engaged in work on the Reservation” if during any portion of conducting business
for a business enterprise or working on a specific project, contract or subcontract, he or any of his
employees spend a majority of his (their) time performing work within the exterior boundaries of the
Reservation on a continuing basis.
2.13
FEDERALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS
A Federally funded contract is one in which the Federal Government has contracted or granted funds
to an entity which, in turn, lets the prime contract.
2.14
FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIANS
Work to be performed under a Federal or Federally funded contract is for the benefit of Indians if
the benefits provided to Indians are in addition to or incidental to any benefits which might occur to
the general public.
2.15
HRC
Shall mean the Human Rights Commission of the State of Washington.
2.16
INDIAN
Shall mean any person recognized as an Indian by the United States pursuant to its trust
responsibilities to American Indians.
2.17
INDIAN CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR
Contractor or Sub-Contractor that is 51% or more Indian owned and controlled.
2.18
INDIAN OWNED BUSINESS
Shall mean a business entity of which at least 51% is actively owned, operated and managed by
Indians.
2.19
INDIAN PREFERENCE APPLICANT
Shall mean any person recognized as one of the following in the stated order, except any order may
be followed on Federal and State projects:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Enrolled member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Child or an enrolled member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Spouse of an enrolled member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Enrolled member of a recognize tribe of Indians.
2.20
LOCAL INDIAN OR LOCAL INDIAN OWNED BUSINESS
Is any Indian Preference applicant or Indian owned business having social and economic ties to the
Spokane Tribe of Indians with primary place of residence or business on the Spokane Reservation
which is owned by a Spokane Tribal member living on or near the Reservation.
2.21
LOCATED NEAR THE RESERVATION
Near shall mean any employer located within daily commuting distance of the Reservation.
2.22
LOCATED ON THE RESERVATION
An employer is located on the Reservation if during any portion of a business enterprise or specific
project, contract or sub-contract, he maintains a temporary or permanent office or facility within the
exterior boundaries of the Reservation.
2.23
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