Indian Preference. Notwithstanding the above, Contractor shall, for all work performed on or near the Yakama Reservation pursuant to this Agreement, and consistent with Section 703(i) of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, give preference in employment (including any authorized subcontracts) to equally qualified Indians regardless of their handicap, age, religion or sex. To the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide employment and training opportunities to Indians that are not fully qualified to perform under this Agreement, regardless of their handicap, age, religion or sex. Further, Contractor shall comply with any and all applicable Indian preference laws and requirements established by Yakama Nation, including those set forth in the Yakama Nation Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (“TERO”), as amended (Yakama Revised Law & Order Codes, Title 71).
Indian Preference. The Authority shall extend preference as follows, provided that an Applicant-household may not receive priority consideration under more than one category of tribal preference:
a. First preference shall be given where the applicant(s) is an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe (qualified applicant-households shall receive a total of 50 points priority consideration); and
b. Second preference shall be given where the applicant(s) is a member of another federally-recognized Tribe and is a descendant by blood of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe (qualified applicant-households shall receive a total of 25 points priority consideration).
c. Third preference shall be given to all other tribes (OT) with no descendant by blood of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe (qualified applicant-households shall receive a total of 20 points priority consideration).
Indian Preference. Nothing in this Agreement may be construed in a manner contrary to the requirements of the Indian Preference statute.
Indian Preference. In order to maximize benefits of the Enterprise to the Band, Manager shall, during the term of this Agreement, to the maximum extent reasonably possible under applicable law, including, but not limited to the Indian Civil Rights Act, 25 U.S.
Indian Preference. The Executive recognizes the principle of Choctaw Self-Determination and will employ, train, promote or discharge employees of Employer in compliance with the policy of Indian preference, including formal and on the job training at the management level, with an annual report to be made through the Chief to the Tribal Council. A career tracking system will be established by the Tribe and Employer to allow Choctaw college students to work for Employer with follow-up and support provided. All steps taken in furtherance of Indian Preference are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Employer.
Indian Preference. Recruiting and Training...............................20
Indian Preference. Vendors and Contractors...........................29
Indian Preference. To maximize the benefits of the Enterprise to the ----------------- Nation, all contracts and subcontracts relating to this Agreement shall give preference to qualified Nation members and other Native Americans in accordance with the Nation's standard tribal employment policies.
Indian Preference. Tribal government parties to this MOU, including inter-tribal agencies, will apply Indian preference consistent with each agency’s policies and the federal Indian Self Determination & Education Assistance Act.
Indian Preference. Manager shall adhere in regard to recruitment, employment, reduction in force, promotion, training and related employment actions to a publicly announced policy and practice of Indian Preference as approved by the Tribe.
