A. The position of Executive Director is hereby created. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Tribal Chairperson, subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council. Selection and employment of the Executive Director shall also be conducted in accordance with the Tribe’s employment policies.

B. The Executive Director may not be a member of the Tribal Council, the Tribal Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson, a member of the Gaming Authority, or a person holding any elective office, nor any officer or official of any political party.

C. The Executive Director must have at least five (5) years of administrative experience in public or business administration or other relevant work experience and possess broad management skills and have as a minimum a degree in business administration, law, accounting, criminal justice or like degree from an accredited college or university. Notwithstanding these requirements, a candidate with ten (10) or more years of experience in management positions in a gaming regulatory body may be appointed as the Executive Director.

D. The Executive Director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the duties imposed under this chapter and the business of the Gaming Commission and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit unless approved by the Gaming Commission.

E. The Executive Director shall not have any pecuniary interest in any business or company holding a license under this chapter or doing business with any person or entity licensed under this chapter. (Res. 2019-28)