SKOKOMISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Adopted by Resolution No. 98-22 (February 25, 1998)

Amended by Resolution No. 00-93 (December 27, 2000)

Amended by Resolution No. 09-025 (February 4, 2009)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.09.001          Title

2.09.002          Authority and Declaration of Policy

2.09.003          Jurisdiction

2.09.004          Liberal Construction

2.09.005          Severability

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

   2.09.010       Role of the Economic Development Advisory Committee

OPERATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

  2.09.020           Duties of the Economic Development Director and Economic Development Advisory   Committee

General Provisions

2.09.001          Title

This ordinance shall be known as the Skokomish Economic Development Ordinance.

2.09.002          Authority and Declaration of Policy

Economic Development is vital to the cultural and economic existence of the Skokomish Indian Tribe.  This Skokomish Economic Development Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the inherent sovereign authority of the Skokomish Indian Tribe in accordance with the Treaty of Point No Point, the Constitution of the Skokomish Indian Tribe and applicable federal law.  By this Ordinance and the regulations adopted under it, the Skokomish Indian Tribe intends to ensure that economic development by the Skokomish Indian Tribe is done in an effective and comprehensive process to ensure long term viability of the enterprise(s) and develop skills of tribal members for their occupational futures; appropriate to the unique needs of tribal members; and relevant to the heritage of the Skokomish Indian Tribe.

2.09.003          Jurisdiction

The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to the fullest extent of the sovereign jurisdiction of the Skokomish Indian Tribe authorized by the Constitution of the Skokomish Indian Tribe, the Treaty of Point No Point and applicable federal law.  The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to and be in conformity with all agreements and other cooperative arrangements entered into by the Skokomish Indian Tribe designed to ensure economic self-sufficiency for the Skokomish Tribe.  The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who are employed by the Skokomish Indian Tribe and appointed by the Skokomish Tribal Council to serve on advisory committees, task forces, or tribal enterprises.

2.09.004          Liberal Construction

This Ordinance shall be liberally construed to give full effect to the objectives and purposes for which it was enacted.

2.09.005          Severability

If any provision of this ordinance, or it’s application to any person, legal entity or circumstance, is held invalid, the reminder if the Ordinance, or the application of the provision to other persons, legal entities, or circumstance, shall not be effected.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

2.09.010          Role of the Economic Development Advisory Committee

(a)  Economic Development Advisory Committee Established. There is hereby established the

Skokomish Economic Development Advisory Committee (hereinafter “Advisory Committee”).

(b)  Role of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The Economic Development Advisory

Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the Tribal Council and shall have the authority to:

(1)  Solicit community input on economic development projects and priorities; and

(2)  Review draft list of economic development goals and objectives prepared by Economic

Development Planner; and

(3)  Review strategic plan to meet goals and objectives prepared by Economic Development Planner;

and

(4)  Review draft OEDP with Economic Development Staff; and

(5)  Assist Economic Development Planning Staff in soliciting labor market and other

economic development data.

Operation of Economic Development Programs

        2.09.020   Duties of the Economic Development Advisory Committee

(a)  Duties of the Economic Development Director.  In addition to other duties assigned by the Tribal Council,

or the Tribal Manager, the Economic Development Director shall:

(1)  Identify and assign key individuals and/or employees who will supply economic

development information to the Economic Development Advisory Committee;

(2)  Identify and review economic development issues for the Advisory Committee;

(3)  Serve as a sounding board for Economic Development Advisory Committee issues and ideas.

(b)  Duties of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.  The Advisory Committee shall have

the following duties:

(1)  Review Tribal Council economic development priorities with individuals and community members

and gain their views and insights;

(2)  Assist the Economic Development Department to draft tribal overall economic development

goals based on the priorities, review draft goals with the Tribal Council, and gain approval or revision

and approval of the goals from Tribal Council;

(A)  Explain and discuss tribal economic development priorities and goals;

(3)  Keep the Tribal Council informed of tribal and non-tribal reaction to implementing the tribal

economic development goals and to addressing the Tribal Council’s economic development

priorities; identify and develop strategies for overcoming any obstacles;

(A)  Develop strategies and plans for coordinating tribal resources to address the needs

and problems of economic development (e.g. shortage of developable land, funding for

capital construction, job training, lack of job opportunities, etc.)

(4)  Work in cooperation with the Cultural Committee to identify and gather materials on Tribal

history relating to sites proposed for economic development to ensure the protection of

historically significant sites, artifacts, etc.