(b) However, it is hereby declared that Class II and authorized Class III gaming, conducted on this
reservation or on any Indian land, that fully complies with the provisions of this Code shall not
be subject to any criminal penalties.
23-2.02 Ownership-Revenues to Benefit Tribe.
(a) Except for those licenses issued pursuant to § 3.04, the Tribe shall have the sole proprietary
interest in, and the sole responsibility for the conduct of the gaming activity.
(b) Such provision does not, however, limit the Tribe's ability to enter into a management contract
wherein net revenues are divided between the Tribe and other parties to the contract.
(c) A gaming establishment shall be operated so as to produce the maximum amount of net
revenues to the Tribe. Net revenues will go entirely to the Tribe and will be used solely for the
following purposes:
(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; or
(5) to help fund operations of local government agencies.
Net revenues from the gaming establishment may be used to make per capita payments to
members of the Tribe upon the preparation of a plan to allocate revenues to the above uses and
approval of this plan by the Secretary of the Department of Interior.
23-2.03 Establishment of Commission.
(a) The Spokane Tribal Gaming Commission is hereby established.
(b) The Commission shall consist of 3 members appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
(c) Only enrolled members of the Tribe may be appointed to the Commission.
(d) A commissioner shall be appointed by the Tribal Council and may be removed from office only
for cause and by a unanimous vote of Council.
(e) Vacancies shall be filled within 30 days by the Council.
23-2.04 [Reserved]
23-2.05 Compensation of Commissioners.
(a) Commissioners shall be compensated at a rate to be established by the Tribal Council.
(b) Commissioners shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred on Commission business,
including necessary travel expenses.
23-2.06 Selection of Chairperson.
(a) The Commission shall select a chairperson from its membership, who shall serve a 3-year term,
and shall have the power to convene special meetings of the Commission upon 24 hours written
notice to members of the Commission.
(b) The 24-hour notice requirement may be waived by a majority of the Commission.
23-2.07 Meetings Open to Public. General meetings of the Commission shall be open to the general
membership of the Spokane Tribe; all meetings shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order.
23-2.08 Quorum-Majority Vote.
(a) A quorum shall consist of 2 members of the Commission.
(b) All decisions shall be made by a majority vote of the quorum present (or participating by
telephone line), unless indicated otherwise in this Code.
(c) Proxy or assignments of voting shall be prohibited.
23-2.09 Monthly Reports.
(a) The Commission shall make monthly reports to the Council within 30 days after the close of the
month for which the information is being required.
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