§ 5-203 Liquor Control Board.
A. The Board shall consist of at least one (1), but not more than three (3), members, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson. If the Chairperson appoints only one (1) individual to serve on the Board, such Board member may be referred to as the Liquor Control Officer.
B. Members of the Board shall:
1. Be at least twenty-five (25) years of age;
2. Not have been convicted of a felony;
3. Not have any direct or indirect interest, including a familial or business relationship, in or with any licensee or other person who has a financial interest in the business of a licensee; and
4. Have relevant work experience.
C. Where minimum qualifications are met, the Chairperson shall give preference in employment opportunities in accordance with the preference policy set forth in 7 WRC § 1-101 et seq., Employment, as may be amended.
D. The Chairperson shall require that applicants for the Board submit a letter of application. Prior to appointing an applicant to the Board, the Chairperson shall make a tentative selection, conduct both a felony background check and a drug test on the applicant to be appointed, and confirm that the applicant satisfies the qualifications to serve as a Board member.
E. Board members shall serve a two (2) year term, and all terms may be renewed for a successive two (2) year term; provided, however, that prior to renewing any Board member’s term, the Chairperson will present a performance report of such Board member to, and consider comments or recommendations from, the Tribal Council regarding each Board member whose term is proposed to be renewed.
F. The Chairperson shall have the authority to remove any Board member for good cause.
G. The Chairperson shall provide notice to the Tribal Council any time a vacancy occurs on the Board for any reason and shall report to the Tribal Council the reasons for the removal of any Board member by the Chairperson.
H. Board members shall be paid at a rate established by the Tribe’s budget.
I. The Chairperson shall have the authority to establish, by written policy and procedures, requirements for Board staffing, quorum, and other organizational matters not otherwise specified herein. (Res. 2018-69)