Section EMP.02.04 — Order Of Preference

(a) The Tribe recognizes employment benefits the family, not just an individual. It therefore exercises the following orders of preference to maximize benefits in the tribal community.

(b) The following order of preference shall be adhered to when hiring for employment positions or when involuntary layoffs occur, except that subsection (c) shall apply for federally funded positions:

(1) Enrolled Member.

(2) Direct Descendant.

(3) Spouse.

(c) The following order of preference shall apply for federally funded positions:

(1) Enrolled Member.

(2) Other Indian.

(3) Direct Descendant.

(4) Spouse.