Serving on a tribal board is a big responsibility. To do it well, you need to know what your own governing documents say.

This free one-page handout breaks down the 2000 Gaming Ordinance of the Hannahville Indian Community in plain English, for members of the Tribal Gaming Board of Directors. It covers:

• What the Board is for
• How members are elected and how open seats are filled
• Terms and removal
• Quorum and voting rules
• Conflicts of interest
• Who the Board reports to

Every point lists the section it comes from, so you can check the source yourself. Where the ordinance is silent, the handout says so.

It ends with three discussion questions for board training.

This handout is for education only. It is not legal advice.

Want training for your board or committee? Email Potawatomi Life at potawatomilife@gmail.com.