| Formal Name: | Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs |
| Contact Person: | Scott Shafer |
| Purpose: | The Commission on Indian Affairs was established in 1971 and consists of 14 Indian commissioners appointed by the Governor. Additionally, the commission has four ex-officio member representing the Pawnee tribe, Oglala Sioux, Ioway, Sac and Fox. The commissions statutory mission is to do all things which it may determine to enhance the cause of Indian rights and to develop solutions to problems common to all Nebraska Indians. It is the state liaison between the four headquarter tribes of the Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago Tribes of Nebraska. It helps ensure the sovereignty of both tribal and state governments are recognized and acted upon in a true government-to-government relationship. The commission serves off-reservation Indian communities by helping assure they are afforded the right to equitable opportunities in the areas of housing, employment, education, health care, economic development and humancivil rights within Nebraska. All goals of the commission are accomplished through advocacy, education and promotion of legislation. |
| How Many Affectable: | blank |
| How Many Served: | blank |
| Year Created: | 1971 |
| Year Active: | 1971 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Created by LB 904 of the 82nd session of the Nebraska Legislature on May 22, 1971. The Indian Commission statutes are outlined in sections 81-2504 R.R.S. |
| Parent Agency: | NA |
| Number Of Members: | 14 |
| Who Appoints: | Tribes each select two reps, who are then appointed by the governor. At large and regional reps are appointed directly by the governor. |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Tribal reps (Santee, Ponca, Winnebago, Omaha) must be enrolled members of their respective tribes and selected by the tribal council. All other reps must be enrolled member of any tribe. All reps must reside in Nebraska. |
| Per Diem: | $50 |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Approved travel expenses: mileage, meals, lodging and related expenses as detailed in current State of Nebraska Accounting Manual |
| Term Length: | 4 year |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 17-18: | 4 |
| Held FY 17-18: | blank |
| Required FY 18-19: | 4 |
| Held FY 18-19: | blank |
| Required FY 19-20: | 4 |
| Held FY 19-20: | blank |
| Support Staff: | Executive Director, Administrative Assistant II, Administrative Secretary |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 17-18 Budget: | blank |
| FY 18-19 Budget: | blank |
| FY 19-20 Budget: | blank |
| Other Funding Sources: | blank |
| Spending Authority: | blank |
| Since July 1, 2016: | blank |