Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) Commission

The Karuk Tribe is seeking Applications for Consideration from Tribal Members to fill the term of one vacant seat on the TERO Commission. A representative from the Orleans district is desired, however, any Tribal Members who are interested should submit an Application for Consideration.

One (1) TERO Commission Term ends April 2029

The TERO Commission is created by Tribal ordinance. The current TERO Ordinance can be viewed or downloaded from www.karuk.us on the TERO tab.

The TERO Commission meets at least once each month in Happy Camp. Members are expected to travel as necessary to attend meetings, training and conferences. Commissioners are compensated with $200 stipends for their time at meetings. Mileage will be paid if the meeting location requires travel.

Powers and Duties of the Commission

Section 2.2 Powers and Duties of Commission

The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

1. Develop a fiscal year budget for the operations of the Commission and the enforcement of this Act by the Commission.
2. Hire staff, obligate funds appropriated by the Council, and secure and obligate funding from Federal, State or other sources to carry out its duties and functions under this Act upon receiving approval of such action from the Council. The Commission is further authorized and directed to adopt and request Council approval of such regulations as are necessary to enable it to carry out its duties and functions. The Commission shall report directly to the Tribal Council.
3. Issue rules, regulations, interpretation of laws, and guidelines for Indian preference necessary to implement this Ordinance. Such rules and regulations shall become effective upon written approval of the Council. The Commission shall take all reasonable steps to insure that the general tribal community, businesses, contractors, employers or other entities dealing with employment on tribal lands or within the jurisdiction of the Tribe, be on notice of all Indian Preference and employment related laws.
4. Maintain an Indian Skills Bank as a means of providing qualified Indian employees to employers, contractors and subcontractors. The Commission shall also actively recruit and certify Indian firms as eligible for Indian preference in contracting and subcontracting.
5. Certify Karuk Indian Firms, from on or off tribal lands, for purposes of Indian preference, minority small business contract eligibility, exemption from state taxation and wage performance bond requirements, and other purposes.
6. Register off-Tribal Lands contractors and subcontractors and employers, approve Indian Preference Plans, and issue work permits.
7. Investigate complaints regarding any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance. The Commission may also investigate possible violations on its own initiative.
8. Hold hearings on and determine any matter under its authority, including but not limited to hearings necessary to the issuance, modification, and revocation of any permit, license, or assessment authorized hereunder, as well as any adjudicatory hearing regarding violations of the provisions of this Ordinance. The Commission shall develop procedures to govern its hearings, and is authorized to issue compliance orders and to impose civil penalties in the form of fines and sanction.
9. Negotiate, and upon Council approval, enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the state and federal government in order to implement the intent of this Ordinance, and to eliminate unlawful discrimination against Indians, and to provide for review of other employment related issues between the Tribe, State and Federal Government.
10. Establish rules, regulations, and policies governing all activities of the Commission and the TERO Office consistent with this Act and tribal law, and submit recommendations for revisions to this Act to the Tribal Council for action.
11. In consultation with the appropriate legislative committee, hold public hearings on tribal employment rights issues, initiate and assist in public education efforts, and encourage Indian employment and economy.
12. Hold hearings to adjudicate complaints and appeals from the actions of the Director using the procedure set forth in this Act, and issue subpoenas to non-Tribal parties.

Application Instructions

Applications for Consideration will be accepted by the Human Resource Manager, until:

Deadline: 5 pm Thursday, March 27, 2025

Please direct questions to the Human Resources Generalist, Lisa Henderson at her cell at (530)-643-0410. Or by email at: humanresources@karuk.us

To submit your application online please click Application for Consideration and follow the instructions.

Mail to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 1016
Happy Camp, CA 96039

Fax to:
(855) 437-7888, ATTN: Human Resources

Email to:
humanresources@karuk.us

If you are having difficulties or need assistance with filling out the application electronically, you can visit one of the Karuk Community Computer Centers located in all three of our communities. You can also call the number listed above and we would be happy to assist you.

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