CMP.1.3.030 Qualifications of Commissioners

Applicants for appointment to the Tribal Gaming Commission must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) Be an enrolled Lac Courte Oreilles tribal member.

(b) Be at least 21 years of age.

(c) Have obtained a High School Diploma or GED equivalent or a degree of Higher Education.

(d) Have no prior record of, or entry of a plea of no contest to, any of the following in any tribal, county, state or federal court, unless pardoned:

(1) a felony.

(2) any gaming-related offense.

(3) fraud or misrepresentation in any connection.

(4) a violation of any provision of this Code or any law of Lac Courte Oreilles, including the Compact, regulating or prohibiting gaming.

(e) Shall not be an immediate family member or cohabiting partner of any member of the Tribal Governing Board or Key Employee of a gaming facility.

(f) Shall not be employed by any Gaming Operation and not be a Primary Management Official in any gaming facility.

(g) Shall have no financial interest in any management or vendor contract.

(h) Shall not be primarily employed in a tribal Director or Management position that will impede the availability as a Commissioner.

(i) Shall not be an elected tribal official.

(j) Shall have some gaming experience through education, experience, and/or interest.