The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected by the members of the Commission on an
annual basis. The chairperson shall preside at all formal and informal meetings and hearings of the
full Commission.
3.6
DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission or its authorized representatives shall administer the Employment Rights Program
of the Spokane Tribe of Indians in Accordance with this Ordinance and shall adopt by-laws under
which it shall operate internally.
3.7
POWERS OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission or its authorized representatives shall have the power:
a) To make recommendations to the Tribal Council when hiring and firing Commission
employees and to pay salaries pursuant to a salary schedule established by the Council.
b) To establish rules and regulations governing all activities of the Commission and the Director
consistent with this Ordinance and as approved by the Tribal Council.
c) To make recommendations to the Tribal Council on amendments to the Ordinance after
public participation and comments are reviewed by the Commission in accordance with the
procedures established by the Commission.
d) To expend funds appropriated by the Council for the Spokane Tribal Employment Rights
Program and funds collected from employers as provided herein.
e) To obtain funding from Federal, State or other sources to supplement Council
appropriations.
f)
To establish numerical hiring goals and timetables specifying the minimum number of
Indians an employer must hire by craft or skill level.
g) To require employers to establish or participate in job training programs as the Commission
or the Director deems necessary to increase the pool of Indians eligible for employment on
the Reservation.
h) To establish and administer the Tribal Hiring Hall and require employers to use the Hiring
Hall.
i)
To prohibit employers from using job qualifications criteria or personnel requirements that
may bar Indians from employment unless such criteria or requirements are bona fide and
necessary occupational qualifications for employment. Commission regulations may adopt
EEOC guidelines or may adopt additional requirements to eliminate employment barriers
unique to Indians and the Reservation.
j)
To enter into agreements with the unions to insure union compliance with this Ordinance.
k) To require employers to give preference to Tribal and other Indian-owned businesses in the
award of contracts and subcontracts.
l)
To establish counseling programs to assist Indians in obtaining and retaining employment.
m) To hold hearings and to subpoena witnesses and documents in accordance with this
Ordinance.
n) To require employers to submit reports and take all action deemed necessary by the
Commission or the Director for fair and vigorous implementation of this Ordinance.
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