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ORIGINALLY
ADOPTED: Sept. 1, 1993 |
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DATE
AMENDED: ___________________ |
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SUBJECT:
Program Authorization / Evaluation |
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RESOLUTION
NUMBER: 060-93 |
Program Authorization and Evaluation Ordinance
Chapter
365
(a) AUTHORIZED AND PURPOSE:
(A)
The authority for this Ordinance is found in Article III, Section
1 of the Grand Ronde Constitution.
(B)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to set forth uniform procedures for
the authorization and evaluation of programs to be operated by the
Tribe for the benefit of its members, to ensure all programs are appropriately
designed to achieve established Tribal goals, and to provide for regular
evaluation of programs to ensure authorized purposes are being met.
The authority for this Ordinance is found in the Tribal Constitution.
(b) BACKGROUND: The Council has determined that many programs
are required to achieve Tribal goals. Such programs may be financed
by a variety of resources including Tribal, Federal, state, and private
foundations. Many such resources will become available for specific
program purposes and will require the expenditure of funds for such
purposes only.
The Council
has a responsibility to ensure the resources utilized contribute to
Tribal goals and priorities. It is therefore appropriate that the Council
address resource requirements consistent with Tribal priorities.
The Council
is aware that resources may be made available from a variety of sources
for programs not consistent with Tribal needs or priorities.
It is the
intent of the Council to avoid accepting this type of resource as these
programs would detract from the orderly progress toward established
goals. It is the intent of the Council that programs be authorized through
an orderly process, and designed to meet Tribal goals. It is further
intended that appropriate ongoing evaluation of all programs be designed
to ensure programs are meeting the purpose for with they have been authorized.
(c) STATEMENT AND POLICY: The Tribe shall implement and operate
only those programs approved by the Council and authorized by Ordinance.
Ordinances for general areas of Tribal goals, shall set forth the purposes
for which Tribal programs may be operated and other criteria as set
forth herein.
Authorized
programs shall set forth the requirements of regular reviews and evaluations
to ensure that Tribal goals are achieved.
The Tribe
shall avoid programs that overlap with services and programs available
from other governments or non-governmental entities, to ensure the efficient
use of available resources.
The Tribe
shall design programs aimed at supporting individual and family self-sufficiency,
and an interdependent community.
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS:
(1)
Categories of programs: The Tribal Council shall authorize
programs only in response to identified needs according to the following
general categories:
(A)
Social Development: All human and social needs such as health,
education and training, child welfare, family and individual assistance.
(B)
Public Safety and Order: The maintenance of peace and order,
safety and responsible land use.
(C)
Economic Development; The development of economic opportunities
and employment for Tribal members, promotion of commerce and the
development of economic resources to support Tribal government.
(D)
Community Infrastructure; The development of quality housing,
utilities, transportation and other needs to provide a healthy and
safe physical environment.
(E)
Resource Development: The acquisition, management and development
of natural, cultural and economic resources, and protection of the
natural environment.
(2)
Ordinance Provisions: Ordinances enacted to authorize Tribal
programs shall include the following provisions:
(A)
A statement of purpose for the program being authorized, identifying
the Tribal goal to which the program contributes, and any specific
needs to be addressed by the program.
(B)
Specific goals and objectives to be accomplished.
(C)
Authorized activities and target population.
(D)
Principles and expectations to be adhered to in the operation of
the program.
(E)
The Program evaluation criteria.
(e) PROGRAM EVALUATION:
(1)
All programs shall be monitored and evaluated on a regular basis,
as authorized. In implementing programs, the Executive Officer shall
set forth appropriate reporting and review requirements to ensure
goals are being met.
(A)
Reporting requirements shall include specific data items and schedule.
Data shall include activities and statistical information to measure
program progress.
(B)
Evaluation requirements shall include specific schedules and methods
used for ongoing program evaluation and measuring program and staff
performance.
(f) IMPLEMENTATION:
(1)
Within one year of the enactment of this Ordinance, the Executive
Officer shall, in consultation with the Council, committees and staff
recommend Ordinances to authorize all identified programs.
(2)
Within six months of the enactment of an Ordinance, the Executive
Officer shall modify any programs to ensure programs are consistent
with the authorized purpose.
(3)
Within six months of the enactment of an Ordinance, the Executive
Officer shall establish regulations regarding implementation requirements
and policies for the programs.
(g) REVIEW: The Executive Officer shall review this and other
Program Authorization Ordinances each year and shall make recommendations
to Council for any changes and improvement needed to meet Tribal goals.
I certify
this to be a true copy of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon Tribal Program Authorization and Evaluation Ordinance.
Candy Robertson, Secretary
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