Indian preference definition

Indian preference means preference for Indians, regardless of tribal affiliation, in all aspects of employment and contracting.

Indian preference means preference is given for contracting and employment opportunities to TERO referrals and IPC’s that are qualified to perform the work.

Indian preference means a preference granted to retain an Oneida member employee over other non-member employees.

Examples of Indian preference in a sentence

• The Tribe recognizes that FHWA policy does not permit the Department to extend Indian preference in subcontracting for this project and is satisfied the Department and the contractor will seek qualified and DBE-certified Indian firms for this project.

• Designate a liaison officer who will maintain liaison with the Government and the Tribe(s) on Indian preference matters; supervise compliance with the provisions of this clause; and administer the Contractor’s Indian preference program.

• Consultant hereby adopts the TERO and its associated policies as its Indian preference hiring policy for all Work it performs near the Yakama Reservation, and shall publicize the same.

• When Consultant performs Work within the boundaries of the Yakama Reservation, or on Yakama property outside the boundaries of the Yakama Reservation, Consultant acknowledges that it is subject to and shall comply with applicable Indian preference employment laws of the Yakama Nation, including its Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (Yakama Revised Law & Order Code, Title 71, as amended) (“TERO”).

• TERO Certification: Indian preference will be given only to bidders who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453-5000.

More Definitions of Indian preference

Indian preference means a preference for enrolled Indians in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, layoffs, contracting, and subcontracting for work on or near the Reservation. Qualified, available Indians shall receive an Indian preference in accordance with this code and negotiated Compliance Agreements.

Indian preference means that in employment, preference is give to a qualified Native American applicant over non-Indian applicants for a given position.

Indian preference means that qualified Ute Tribally owned businesses certified by the UTERO Commission shall be hired before qualified Indian and non-Indian owned businesses, and qualified Indian-owned businesses certified by the UTERO Commission shall be hired before qualified non-Indian owned businesses.

Indian preference means any Indian who resides within the territory of the Bois Forte Band will be given preference in employment, training, contracting and sub- contracting for employment activities that occur within the territory of the Band and that Indians not residing within that territory will be given preference over non-Indians for these employment activities.

Indian preference means that Indians, without regard to tribal affiliation, are given preference over non-resident Indians in employment and training, and that Indians are given preference over non-Indians in employment and training.

Indian preference means a preference for enrolled Indians in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, layoffs, contracting and subcontracting for work on TERO jurisdiction lands.

Indian preference means the practice establishing priority in the awarding of contracts to qualified Indian Owned and Controlled Businesses or the practice of facilitating a hiring priority to qualified Indian employees. 0. On or near the Reservation means within the exterior boundaries of the Laguna Reservation or within thirty (30) miles from the Pueblo of Laguna Governor's Office. P. Pueblo Entity means a for-profit or non-profit entity, organized and operated by the Pueblo. Q. Pueblo of Laguna means the Pueblo of Laguna government and any of its departments. R. Qualified Pueblo member or Indian means a Pueblo member or Indian applicant who based upon their experience and/or certifications, meets the requirements for a position as determined by the job requirements. S. Reservation means the Pueblo of Laguna reservation.T. Responsible bidder means one who demonstrates the integrity and the technical, managerial, and financial capability to perform the work outlined in a particular solicitation. U. Responsive bid means at a minimum that the bid shall comply with all bid requirements stated in writing. V. Pueblo member means enrolled members of the Pueblo of Laguna. W. Pueblo Council means the Pueblo of Laguna Council. Section 8-3-3. Scope. A. This Chapter shall apply to all construction contracts for work to be performed within the reservation, which are let or administered by the following: