DCI America

Without doubt, tribal enrollment offices are becoming a focal point of controversy in tribal communities. Your enrollment office may be facing any of the following issues, such as the Tribal Council voting to alter enrollment criteria contrary to the enrollment office’s recommendations and/or laws, the Tribal Court rendering a decision to allow membership to individuals previously denied by the enrollment committee or Tribal Council, and unwitting violations of enrollment laws.

To survive such challenges the enrollment office must be well informed regarding their jurisdiction and higher authorities, the basis of its legal mandate, and the ability to make tough decisions. This workshop is designed to instruct both new and experienced tribal enrollment staff, committee members, judges, and council members on how to use the basics to effectively handle complicated enrollment situations.

TOPICS TO INCLUDE:

Day 1: 9:00am to 4:30pm
General Session

• Record Keeping
  • Methods
  • Areas for every department
  • Faster retrieval of information
  • Retention requirement compliance
  • Freedom of Information Act

• Blood Quantum
  • Projections
  • Alternatives
  • File compliance

Day 2: 9:00am to 3:00pm
General Session

• Constitution and Ordinance(s)
  • Understanding the documents
  • Compliance

• Separation of powers
  • Tribal Council
  • Enrollment Committee
  • Enrollment Staff

• Roles: Enrollment Committee Chair & Members