CMP.1.1.040 Purpose

It is the purpose of this ordinance to regulate the conduct of gaming of the Tribe. This ordinance establishes that:

(a) All phases of the conduct of games of chance should be closely controlled by appropriate laws and rules which should be strictly and uniformly enforced throughout the Reservation.

(b) The conduct of games of chance and all attendant activities should be regulated as to discourage private commercialization and to ensure the maximum use of gaming exclusively for lawful purposes specified in this ordinance.

(c) It is a matter of tribal concern to foster and support such lawful purposes and to prevent private commercialized gambling, participation by criminal and other undesirable elements and diversion of funds from the lawful purposes herein authorized.

(d) Lawful purposes contemplated within this ordinance are: support of tribal government operations; the support of the tribal community including contributions to tribal philanthropic activities, social welfare and education of tribal members.

(e) Preference shall be granted in the recruitment, training and employment of qualified members of the Tribe, their spouses and children. Tribal preference shall apply in all job categories falling under this ordinance.

(f) To the extent that qualified members of the Tribe, their spouses or children are not available to fill a position, preference shall be given first to qualified members of other federally recognized Ojibwe Tribes and then to qualified members of any other Indian Tribe.