Election Board

The Election Board shall consist of a five member board selected at the quarterly General Council meeting held in September of each year.  The purpose of the Election Board is to supervise, regulate, and conduct all elections of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.  This board shall be separate from the control of the Tribal Business Council.

Health Board

The Health Board of the Lassen Indian Health Center shall consist of the Tribal Business Council members.  The purpose of the Health Board is to oversee the affairs of the Lassen Indian Health Center.  Meetings are normally held at the Lassen Indian Health Center on the second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

Housing Board

The SIR Housing Board shall consist of a five member board appointed by the Tribal Business Council that is comprised of no more than two Tribal Business Council members.  Each Housing Board Commissioner serves for a term of three years and the terms are staggered so that no more than two commissioners’ terms expire in any one year.  The purpose of the Housing Board is to oversee the affairs of the SIR Housing Authority.  Meetings are normally held at the SIR Housing Authority Office Conference Room on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

Diamond Mountain Mini-Mart Board of Directors

The Diamond Mountain Mini-Mart Corporation shall have a membership that parallels the membership of the Susanville Indian Rancheria Tribal Business Council.  The Board of Directors shall be made up of those members of the tribe who are sitting members of the Tribal Business Council whose primary function is to oversee the affairs of the Diamond Mountain Mini-Mart.  Meetings are normally held at the Tribal Office Conference Room on the third Wednesday of the month following the Tribal Business Council meeting.

Gaming Commission

The Tribal Commission shall be comprised of five Tribal Gaming Commissioners, none of whom may be members of the Tribal Business Council.  Each Gaming Commissioner serves for a term of three years and the terms are staggered so that no more than two commissioners’ terms expire in any one year.  The primary purpose of the Tribal Gaming Commission is to reasonably inspect and regulate all Gaming within the jurisdiction of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.  Meetings are normally held at the Diamond Mountain Casino each Wednesday at noon.

Education Committee

The Tribal Business Council shall serve as the Education Committee.  The primary responsibility of the Education Committee is to oversee the Education Center’s program, budget and activities as well as the Parent Advisory Committee.  Meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Tribal Office Conference Room.

Enrollment Committee

The Tribal Business Council shall serve as the Enrollment Committee.  Such committee, in order to achieve greater efficiency during the enrollment process, may select additional committee members from the General Council.  These alternate members may be dismissed by the Enrollment Committee at such time that their services are no longer needed.  In the event a seat of the Tribal Business Council becomes vacant, which would consequently constitute a vacancy on the Enrollment Committee, an alternate member shall be selected from the General Council to serve on the Enrollment Committee until such time that a new officer has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Tribal Business Council.

ICWA Committee

The ICWA Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Tribal Business Council for three year terms.  An individual may be appointed to serve on the ICWA Committee for a maximum of nine consecutive years.  Currently the Tribal Business Council is serving as the ICWA Committee.  The purpose of the ICWA Committee is to promote the best interests of Indian children in Lassen County in child custody proceedings and offer secure foster family placement that achieves stability and security of the children and families.

Parent Advisory Committee

The Parent Advisory Committee shall be comprised of five parents of students enrolled at the tribe’s Education Center.  The members are selected at the beginning of the school year by the other parents of students attending the Education Center and serve for one year.  The Parent Advisory Committee is responsible for the annual planning of programs and activities of the Education Center.  The committee also participates in the development of the Education Center’s services.  Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Education Center at 5:30 p.m.

Tribal Government Liaison Committee

The Tribal Government Liaison shall consist of eight members, 18 years of age or older with two members representing each tribe of the Susanville Indian Rancheria (Maidu, Paiute, Pit River, and Washoe).  The members are appointed by the Tribal Business Council and serve until the seat is considered vacant (whether it be by death, resignation, or removal) at which time the Tribal Business Council shall seek individuals from the general membership to fill the vacancy.  The purpose of the Tribal Government Liaison Committee is to represent their respective tribe (Maidu, Paiute, Pit River, and Washoe) in cultural matters between the Susanville Indian Rancheria and other governmental agencies.  Meetings are called by the Committee Chairperson and are normally held at the Susanville Indian Rancheria Environmental Department Office.