A. That person relinquishes their membership in the Tribe pursuant to the Tribe’s relinquishment procedures. Such person shall not receive program assistance for the pay period in which they relinquished their membership; or

B. That person is deceased prior to the date of the distribution or disbursement of that person’s program assistance; or

C. That person is between the age of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) and has obtained a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent demonstrating successful completion of secondary education, then that person is eligible to receive up to one hundred percent (100%) of the annual assistance provided under this program in the form of a forgivable loan so long as the person complies with established accountability guidelines and additional substantiation requirements. The Tribal Council determines that in light of the need to motivate minors and eligible tribal members to seek secondary educational attainment, it is reasonable to impose a basic educational requirement of a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent and demonstration of successful completion of secondary education as a condition precedent to receipt of the annual assistance provided under this program; or

D. That person is between the age of eighteen (18) and twenty-five (25) and has not obtained a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent demonstrating successful completion of secondary education. The Tribal Council determines that in light of the need to motivate minors and eligible tribal members to seek secondary educational attainment, it is reasonable to impose a basic educational requirement of a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent and demonstration of successful completion of secondary education as a condition precedent to receipt of the annual assistance provided under this program; or

E. That person is not in good standing, as defined in this chapter. The Tribal Council and office of the Chairperson have determined that good citizenship and lawful behavior of an eligible tribal member shall be a condition precedent to receipt of the annual assistance provided under this program. As a result, it is reasonable to conclude that if a person is not in good standing, the individual has acted in violation of applicable tribal laws and/or owes a financial obligation to the Tribe for which no satisfactory arrangement of payment obligations has been made to the satisfaction of the office of the Chairperson. Moreover, the Tribe has a responsibility to motivate eligible tribal members to respect and abide by applicable tribal laws and account for financial obligations owed to the Tribe. Therefore, to encourage eligible tribal members to modify their activities and conduct to abide by applicable tribal law(s) and to repay and make payment arrangements for any financial obligations owed to the Tribe, it is reasonable to impose a good standing requirement as a condition precedent to receipt of the annual assistance provided under this program; or

F. That person has forfeited any right to the annual assistance provided under this program. To advance the personal health, safety, and welfare of tribal members and the Tribe, and to promote desired conduct, the annual assistance provided under this program will be forfeited while any person is incarcerated. Forfeiture of annual assistance provided under this program shall apply to criminal convictions from all jurisdictions in accordance with tribal law. The Tribe has a responsibility to promote positive behavior and deter conduct that is contrary to the well-being of tribal members and the Tribe. The person must completely serve the sentence prior to reinstatement of the annual assistance provided under this program. Any forfeited proceeds shall be placed in a tribal account to fund and support the general welfare programs of the Tribe; or, notwithstanding the limitations with respect to annual assistance provided under this program, incarcerated members may participate in other applicable tribal governmental programs.

G. That person has improperly and knowingly assisted an incarcerated, or otherwise ineligible, tribal member in completing the application forms, then that person may be ineligible for one (1) disbursement of program benefits. To advance the personal health, safety, and welfare of tribal members and the Tribe, and to promote desired conduct, the annual assistance provided under this program will be forfeited during this ineligibility period. The Tribe has a responsibility to promote positive behavior and deter conduct that is contrary to the well-being of tribal members and the Tribe. Any forfeited proceeds shall be placed in a tribal account to fund and support the program. (Res. 2023-44 Exh. A; Res. 2023-18 Exh. A; Res. 2022-78 Exh. A)