Council Dispatch #134               January 3, 2023

 

 Administrative Services/Personnel Department

  • There was discussion on a proposed amendment to the Temporary COVID-19 Pandemic Leave Policy to extend the leave through calendar year 2023.

Financial Management

  •  Council approved by resolution modification 6 to the fiscal year 2023 total budget allocations.

Tribal Education Department/Three Chiefs Culture Center

  • Council approved by resolution submission of proposal documents to the Montana History Foundation for funding in the amount of $7,405.59 to purchase equipment for the rehousing of permanent collections for long-term storage facility.

Salish Pend d’Oreille Culture Center

  • Action was taken to approve by resolution the 2023 Montana Indian Language Program grant for the Salish Pend d’Oreille Culture Committee and Kootenai Culture Committee and waive up to a 5% indirect cost rate.

Natural Resources Department

  • Council was provided the first annual report for the Bison Range, including projects and revenues generated.
  • Council accepted the proposed fee increase for the 2023 season, with the addition of the day use pass at $20 instead of the proposed $15.
  • Council accepted the proposed closure dates for the Bison Range.
  • Council approved the proposed photography/videography permit fee schedule.

Legal Department

  • Council approved a resolution to support the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act legislation.

 

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