December 20, Mardilyn Saathoff Governor's Office 106 State Capitol Salem, Oregon 97310

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1 Mardilyn Saathoff Governor's Office 106 State Capitol Salem, Oregon Karen M. Quigley Legislative Commission on Indian Services State Capitol Salem, Oregon RE: AGENCY: KEY CONTACT: Annual Government-to-Government Report Oregon State Police Captain Robert W. Sundstrom 4 th Floor 255 Capital Street NE Salem, Oregon Phone: (503) Ext Fax: (503) The following constitutes the Oregon State Police State-Tribal Government-to- Government relations report to the Governor on the activities of this agency under Sections 1 to 4 of Senate Bill 770, which was passed by the 2001 Legislature. Please find attached a copy of Oregon State Police Policy Chapter entitled, STATE-TRIBAL GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. The purpose of this policy is to formalize the government-to-government relationship that exists between Oregon Indian tribes and the Oregon State Police. It also establishes a process which is used to assist in resolving potential conflicts, maximize key intergovernmental relations and enhance an exchange of ideas and resources for the greater good of all of Oregon s citizens, whether tribal members or not. The above-referenced policy identifies key contacts within the Department by position. I have provided an additional key contact list that contains actual names and phone numbers.

2 Page 2 The following is a summary of the various interactions between tribal governments and representatives of the Oregon State Police. The report is divided into interactions at the Headquarters/Division level and interactions at the Field Office level: HEADQUARTERS/DIVISIONS INTERACTIONS WITH TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS On October 27, 2004, Lieutenant Colonel Willeford, Major Peter Spirup, Captain Robert Sundstrom and Lieutenant Steve Lane attended the annual State Tribal Governmentto-Government Summit on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Tribal Gaming Section The Tribal Gaming Section has regular daily interactions with all the gaming tribes in Oregon. Personnel also actively participate in monthly Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission (OAIGC) meetings. Due to the nature of the Section s mission, they have had numerous occasions to increase their awareness of the cultures, beliefs and governmental systems of Oregon s Native American tribes. Some of these opportunities are listed below. Section personnel attended: Government-to-Government Public Safety Cluster: These meetings are held to discuss public safety issues that affect the Tribes and other entities within the State of Oregon. Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation Cultural Training and Tour: The Tribal Gaming Commission arranged a tour of the Water Treatment Facility, Fish Hatchery, Power Generation Plant and Museum. They also had Tribal representatives give an overview and history of how these facilities came about. January 7, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Chinook Winds Casino. February 4, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Spirit Mountain Casino. March 3, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Cultural Center. March 30, 2004 Center. Public Forum on Three Rivers Casino at the Florence Event

3 Page 3 April 14, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Ka-Nee-Tah High Desert Resort and Casino. May 5, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Spirit Mountain Casino. May 20, 2004 Tribal Information Day at the State Capitol. May 27, 2004 Tour the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Interpretive Center. (Tour hosted by Umatilla Tribe) June 9, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Klamath Tribes Gaming Commission. June 25 27, 2007 Warm Springs Treaty Day Celebration and Pow Wow in Warm Springs. June 26, 2004 Tour of the Warm Springs Museum. July 3 5, 2004 Umatilla Pow Wow. July 7, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Seven Feathers Casino. August 4, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at The Mill Casino. August 14 15, 2004 Siletz Pow Wow. August 21, 2004 Grand Ronde Pow Wow. August 26, 2004 Tour of Warm Springs Reservation, power plant, fish hatchery, water treatment plant, etc. August 27, 2004 Warm Springs Huckleberry Harvest Celebration. August 28-29, 2004 Klamath Falls Pow Wow and Rodeo. September 8, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Gaming Commission. September 21, 2004 Tribal Cultural Resources Training hosted by the Umatilla Tribe at The Dalles Dam.

4 Page 4 October 13, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Chinook Winds Casino. October 17, 2004 The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 20 th Restoration Celebration at the Florence Event Center. November 3, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at Spirit Mountain Casino. December 1, 2004 Oregon Association of Indian Gaming Commission meeting at the Umatilla Cultural Center. State Fire Marshal Division The Office of State Fire Marshal interacts with Tribal Governments in several ways to assist with fire and life safety needs: Code Assistance - Interaction on code assistance with several tribal casinos has been successful in the past. This has allowed the Fire Marshal s office to provide valuable input to the tribes for their evaluation and consideration. Fire Defense Partner/Fire Defense Chiefs The Warm Springs Indian Reservation has a well-trained fire department which participates in ongoing training and leadership roles that parallel Oregon s fire service. Their local fire chief has also taken a pro-active role to assist Jefferson County in mutual aid efforts and acts as an alternate fire defense chief when necessary for the county. The Fire Marshal s office regularly assists the Warm Springs Fire Department with fire cause determination as well as interviews of both juvenile and adult fire setters and/or arsonists. Mobilization Support Through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, a formal agreement is in place between the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and the State Fire Marshal, which allows the Governor to mobilize state fire resources through the Conflagration Act on behalf of Warm Springs. The Bureau of Indian Affairs would reimburse the State of Oregon for all costs in the event of mobilizations on the Reservation. Umatilla Tribal Fire Department Umatilla Tribal Fire Department is included in the State Fire Marshal s Oregon fire departments listings and works closely with other departments in their area.

5 Page 5 Fish and Wildlife Division The following list briefly summarizes the role of the Fish and Wildlife Division as related to tribal governments: Investigate violations of Native American archaeological laws. Coordinate with state and federal prosecutors and magistrates to bring defendants of archaeological crimes to justice. Provide Fish and Wildlife Division staff trained on the Endangered Species Act and tribal treaty rights. Provide trained Fish and Wildlife Division staff knowledgeable about tribal sovereignty issues and the background of tribal sovereignty. Coordinate with tribal representatives on fish and wildlife issues before the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Coordinate with tribal representatives on fish and wildlife issues before the Oregon Legislature. As a member of the Columbia Basin Law Enforcement Council, coordinate with the Columbia River Treaty Tribes on enforcement issues related to the Columbia River. Providing Native American cultural training as part of the Division s Workforce Development Plan. The following list summarizes activities related to the Fish and Wildlife Division relations with or connected to Native American tribal governments during 2004: Lieutenant Lane, Northwest Region Headquarters, continues to serve as the Oregon State Police representative to the Cultural Resources Cluster Group. The group meets two to three times per year at various locations about the state. The group met in March in Salem, August in Lincoln City (Chinook Winds Casino) and in October prior to the annual summit at the Pendleton (Wildhorse Casino). Sergeant Pearson (F&W Newport) attended the August meeting in the absence of Lieutenant Lane. In January, Sergeant Pearson was invited with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to participate in an annual meeting with the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz concerning fish and wildlife management. Enforcement was also discussed, with no large issues arising.

6 Page 6 Lieutenant Lane and Lieutenant Cleary (F&W Division -GHQ) participate in the Columbia Basin Law Enforcement Council CBLEC. CBLEC meets monthly except in November and December. Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement also participates in the Council. This provides the opportunity for both lieutenants to confer with managers from the Tribal Fisheries Enforcement agency on matters that may concern tribes conducting tribal fisheries on the Columbia River or its tributaries. Lieutenant Scorby, East Region Headquarters, Baker City, is a member of the Lower Deschutes River Manager s Group. The Group includes a representative with the Confederate Tribes of the Warm Springs. The group meets periodically to discuss issues on the lower Deschutes River. Lieutenant Lane continues to be a liaison between the State Historical Preservation Office SHPO (Dr. Dennis Griffin, State Archaeologist) and the Tribes in regards to violations of the cultural resources protection laws. Dr. Griffin and the Tribes report violations to Lt. Lane and he forwards the information to the respective OSP Region responsible for investigating. Oregon Emergency Management On March 15, 2004, the local Department of Human Services staff member under oversight of the Pendleton Eastern Region OEM office, provided refresher training (3 hours) to the CTUIR Fire/Medical personnel. The Tribal Fire Department and Police Department participated in the Annual CSEPP Exercise on May 5, 2004, which involved a chemical accident scenario at the Umatilla Army Chemical Depot. They were directly responsible for setting up a decontamination trailer and operating such a station for St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton with simulated accident victims. The Eastern Region Office of OEM located in Pendleton has contact with CTUIR staff on a weekly basis. This office provides liaison with the CTUIR Board of Trustees, and coordination and training assistance for the CTUIR with respect to all CSEPP issues. The CTUIR Board of Trustee designee regularly participates in the CSEPP Governing Board meetings. The Police Chief (acting Public Safety Director) and Tribal Fire Chief also participate in the Community Response Coordination Committee (CRCC) meetings with other first responders and emergency managers. In addition, Tribal representation is invited to participate in manager level Integrated Process Team (IPT) meetings with Oregon and Washington staff. They also participate in the Annual Exercise Planning meetings.

7 Page 7 State Medical Examiners Office The State Medical Examiners office works with the Warm Springs Tribal Police to investigate suspicious or unusual deaths occurring on the reservation. Although the office does not have jurisdiction on the reservation, they need a forensic pathologist to do the autopsy on certain cases. For years the tribal police have contacted the Examiner s office to do these autopsies and provide court testimony when necessary. The same service is provided for Umatilla Tribal Police but with much less frequency. University Patrol Office Corvallis The University Patrol Office on the Oregon State University campus has an officer assigned as a liaison with the Native American Cultural Center. Tribes from all over America are represented in the center. This has provided the opportunity to share information on the role of the State Police at the university as well as answering questions regarding career opportunities. Newport Patrol Office The Newport Patrol Office enjoys an excellent working relationship with the Siletz Tribal Police Department and Chief Dennis Bosque. Chief Bosque has been invited to participate in the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and is included in local law enforcement administrators monthly meetings. The Newport office assists with enforcement issues surrounding the Siletz Pow Wow and the annual Indian Salmon Bake in Depoe Bay. The Newport Area Commander and members of the Lincoln County Interagency Narcotics Team have provided education and public forums in Siletz at the request of the Tribe on drug related problems, including methamphetamine lab recognition and hazards. Siletz Tribal Police are part of the interagency agreements in Lincoln County Coos Bay Patrol Office The Coos Bay Office and Coquille Tribal Police provide reciprocal assistance during times when backup is needed. Our officers respond during emergencies to the tribal housing area until one of the tribal officers arrives. The housing area is adjacent to a state highway. The Coquille Tribe owns timber holdings on Highway 42, east of Myrtle Point. Officers respond to this location at the request of Tribal Police to investigate Fish and Wildlife crimes.

8 Page 8 The Coquille Tribal Police Chief has offered their office building in Charleston to our officers for their use. The tribal office, including all their equipment, is at our disposal anytime during the day or night. Training opportunities have been extended to the Coquille Tribal Police members. When room is available, tribal police members are invited to participate in OSP training. A Coos Bay detective serves on the interagency major crime team, and attends investigator meetings with Tribal Police officers, sharing information pertinent to ongoing criminal investigations. The Coos Bay Lieutenant attends local area chiefs meetings and discusses issues that arise with tribal police chiefs and other chiefs of local jurisdictions. The Coquille Tribal Police are planning on building a new shooting range on their property holdings. The Chief has offered to let the State Police train on this range when construction is complete. Roseburg Patrol Office The Roseburg Area Command continues to maintain a strong working relationship with the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians. The Cow Creek Band has no tribal police, so law enforcement services to tribal members continues to be shared by City, County and State agencies. Seven Feathers Casino is located just off Interstate 5 at Canyonville. The Douglas County Sheriff and the Roseburg State Police share responsibility for emergency response to the casino. The Tribal Gaming Detective continues to work closely with the casino and its security director. The casino continues to refer non-emergency crimes to the State Police for investigation. The Area Commander works with tribal representatives as a member of the local alcohol and drug planning committee. Fish and Wildlife members have been working with the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians to identify and protect known Native American archeological sites. Seven Feathers Casino hosts the Douglas County Major Crime Scene Investigator Seminar. Police officers from all over the United States attend.

9 Page 9 Klamath Falls Patrol Office Relationships between the Oregon State Police, Klamath Tribe and other local public safety agencies continue to move forward with efforts to improve and expand the frequency of communications. The Klamath Falls Patrol Office continues to be responsive to the requests of the Klamath Tribe for law enforcement assistance when dealing with incidents at the Kla-Mo-Ya Casino. The Klamath Falls Office participates in the EQUAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE which is comprised of members of law enforcement in the local area as well as Klamath tribal members. The purpose of the committee is to inform the tribe about general law enforcement procedures, policies of the various agencies, and specifically how law enforcement handles cases involving tribal members. Tribal members who have had contact with law enforcement bring their concerns and comments about the interaction to the committee. The law enforcement agency involved conducts an inquiry into the incident and reports back to committee with their findings. East Region Headquarters, Criminal Investigative Division Criminal Investigation Division members participate with the Umatilla Tribal Police on the Umatilla Tribal Major Crime Team. Bend Patrol Office The Bend Station Commander meets monthly with Tribal Police representatives and other law enforcement agency heads as a member of the Central Oregon Law Enforcement Services (COLES) board. The COLES board provides a forum for open discussion of issues facing all area police agencies and also serves as the policy board for the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team (CODE) and the Central Oregon Major Crime Team. The Warm Springs Chief of Police Gary Soules is a member of the board. The Warm Springs Tribe is a co-partner with the Department on the Deschutes River Management Team. Members of the Fish and Wildlife Division represent the Department on this team that is based on a formal written agreement. This copartnership has partially been responsible for increased communication between the Tribe and Department Fish and Wildlife members. Members of the Madras worksite meet as needed with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation as partners on the Jefferson County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council.

10 Page 10 The Bend Patrol Office continues to assist the Warm Springs Police Department by providing Crash Reconstruction expertise for fatal crash investigations. An Arson detective responded to four fires on the reservation 3 wildland and 1 structure. Pendleton Patrol Office The Pendleton Command Area currently has several agreements with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and working on others. Major Crime Team Agreement between the Umatilla Tribal Police Department, Umatilla County Sheriff s Office, Oregon State Police and other criminal justice agencies as required by Federal, State or Tribal law and deemed necessary. This agreement is separate from the Major Crime Team Agreement with all other law enforcement agencies in Umatilla and Morrow Counties. The development of this agreement was established due to the unique jurisdictional issues that occur involving felony crimes with both Tribal and non-tribal members. A policy and procedures agreement with the CTUIR that defines the working relationship between the CTUIR and the Department with regards to Native American Ancestral Remains which are discovered either intentionally or accidentally. The policy and procedure, revised in 1994, offers a basic definition of the cooperative working relationship between the Department and the CTUIR when remains are located off the reservation. The resolution is established within the mandates of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The Department and CTUIR have developed a Deputization Agreement for sworn Department personnel to become deputized with Tribal authority. This agreement, though signed, is in the beginning stages with several logistical concerns to be addressed. The Department, the CTUIR, the Governor s Office, DOJ and UCDA have developed and signed an updated Fresh Pursuit Agreement. We are currently working on updating the Extradition Agreement. The current Extradition Agreement was signed in 1981 and is outdated. The Department and Umatilla Tribal PD continue to be part of the Umatilla/Morrow County Cooperative Policing Agreement. The Department and Umatilla Tribal PD continue to be part of the Umatilla/Morrow County Law Enforcement Administrators Conference that meets monthly. The Department continues to provide Lab Site Safety Officers to Umatilla Tribal PD whenever a methamphetamine lab is located within the Reservation.

11 Page 11 The Department continues to provide Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to Umatilla Tribal PD whenever needed. The Department continues to provide Crash Reconstructionists to Umatilla Tribal PD whenever needed. Ontario Patrol Office The Burns Patrol Office and the Burns Paiute Tribal Police are both participants in the Harney County Cooperative Policing Agreement. The Tribe also participates with the Department in the Harney County Multi- Disciplinary Child Abuse Team, the Harney County Child Fatality Review team and the Harney County Commission on Children and Families. The Burns Paiute Tribal Police also participates with the Department as members of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and serves on the Council s Alcohol Dependency and Juvenile Crime Committees. Arlington Patrol Office The north central area of Oregon and Zone 6 of the Columbia River is mainly comprised of the four treaty tribes: Yakima, from Central Washington to the Columbia River; Warm Springs, Central Oregon; Umatilla, Northeastern Oregon; and Nez Perce, Western Idaho. Contacts with tribal members are usually associated with monitoring area fisheries and with assisting Inter-Tribal police with operations and patrols. The Warm Springs Tribe has the responsibility to manage 24,304 acres of wildlife habitat in Wheeler County, which was purchased by the Bonneville Power Administration. The management duties include setting hunting seasons and limits. Oregon State Police personnel have been partners with the Warm Springs Tribe, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Park Service and local agencies to discuss issues and adopt rules to enhance the habitat and wildlife. The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Department is located in Hood River and is primarily responsible for enforcement of tribal fisheries in Zone 6 on the Columbia River. The Arlington, Hood River, Hermiston and The Dalles Patrol Office continues to work with the Inter-Tribal police in providing staff, flights, boat patrols and other enforcement and aid in strategic planning as needed.

12 Page 12 In conclusion, the Department of Oregon State Police has embraced and remains committed to complying with the provisions of the Governor s Executive Order and Senate Bill 770. The various Divisions and Offices of the Department will continue to advance opportunities to participate in intergovernmental agreements and interactions that foster mutual gain and cooperation. If you have any questions regarding this report, please don t hesitate to contact me at (503) ext Sincerely, Robert W. Sundstrom, Captain Oregon State Police Gaming Enforcement Division cc: Superintendent Ruecker Lt. Colonel Willeford Department Key Contacts

13 OREGON STATE POLICE KEY CONTACTS The key contacts of the Department of State Police are those members primarily responsible for advancing the government-to-government relationships between the Department and Oregon Indian Tribes and for coordination with tribal governments on agency policies. The primary Oregon State Police representative for Oregon Indian Tribes is: Robert W. Sundstrom, Captain 4 th Floor 255 NE Capitol Street Salem, Oregon Phone: (503) ext Fax: (503) The following members are designated as Department representatives based upon local service area or specialized service responsibility: Statewide Issues: Fish and Wildlife/Natural Resources: Tribal Gaming: Department Policy & Procedures: Local Issues: Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation: Lieutenant Walt Markee 4 th Floor 255 NE Capitol Street Salem, Oregon Phone: (503) Lieutenant Al Bathke 3400 State St., Suite G750 Salem, Oregon Phone: (503) ext. 223 Captain Cindy Kok 4 th Floor 255 Capitol Street NE Salem, Oregon Phone: (503) Lieutenant Doug Ladd Area Commander- Roseburg 761 NE Garden Valley Road Roseburg, Oregon Phone: (541) Lieutenant Carl Rhodes Area Commander- Bend Jamison Street Bend, Oregon Phone: (541)

14 Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation: Burns Paiute Tribe: Fort McDermitt Paiute Tribe: Lieutenant Darin Helman Area Commander- Pendleton 700 SE Emigrant, Box 5 Pendleton, Oregon Phone: (541) Lieutenant Rich Pileggi Area Commander- Ontario 325 Goodfellow Street Ontario, Oregon Phone: (541) Lieutenant Rich Pileggi Area Commander- Ontario Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Tribes: Lieutenant Steve Smartt Area Commander- Coos Bay 333 S. 4 th Street Coos bay, Oregon Phone: (541) Coquille Tribe: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: Lieutenant Steve Smartt Area Commander- Coos Bay Lieutenant Marti West Area Commander- McMinnville 1502 N. Highway 99W McMinnville, Oregon Phone: (503) Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians: Klamath Tribes: Lieutenant Jerry Palmer Area Commander- Newport 52 NE 73 rd Street PO Box 947 Newport, Oregon Phone: (541) Lieutenant Dan Rutledge Area Commander- Klamath Falls 2525 Biehn Street Klamath Falls, Oregon Phone: (541)

15 Department of State Police CHAPTER: SUBJECT: STATE-TRIBAL GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REVISED: September 8, 1999 SUPERSEDES: N/A PAGES: 4 POLICY There are nine federally recognized Indian tribal governments located in the State of Oregon. These Indian tribes have a unique legal status as sovereign governments. The importance of recognizing the relationship that exists between the tribes and State government agencies can not be underestimated. As sovereigns, the tribes and the State must work together to develop mutual respect and trust for the sovereign interests of both parties. The purpose of this policy is to formalize the government-to-government relationship that exists between Oregon Indian tribes and the State and to establish a process which can assist in resolving potential conflicts, maximize key inter-governmental relations and enhance an exchange of ideas and resources for the greater good of all of Oregon's citizens, whether tribal members or not. The State recognizes the sovereign status of Oregon Indian tribes and in furtherance of this, the Department of State Police establishes the following policy statement which: 1. Recognizes Oregon Indian tribal governments are interested in development of State policy that affects tribal interests and recognizes the desirability of dialogue between tribal governments, the federal government as trustee, where appropriate, and the State, with regard to those State policies; 2. Identifies key personnel of the Department as "key contacts" responsible for coordination with tribal governments; 3. Establishes a process for the identification of those Department policies by designated tribal representatives and key contacts; 4. Promotes dialogue between the Department and tribal governments on those state policies; and 5. That advances the government-to-government relationship by notifying Department members of Executive Order #96-30.

16 The Department of State Police will work cooperatively with other State agencies to accomplish the goals of Executive Order # This policy is not intended to create a forum for resolution of all issues between the tribes and the Department, nor is it meant to replace presently existing lines of communications. RELATED LAWS/REFERENCES Office of the Governor, Executive Order #96-30; ORS RULE 1. The key contacts of the Department are those members primarily responsible for advancing the government-to government relationships between the Department and Oregon Indian tribes and for coordination with tribal governments on agency policies. The following position is designated as the primary Department representative for Oregon Indian tribes: Primary contact: Operations Services Bureau Commander B. The following positions are designated as Department representatives based upon local service area or specialized service responsibility: Statewide Issues: Fish & Wildlife/Natural Resources Tribal Gaming Department Policy & Procedures Fish and Wildlife Division Director Gaming Enforcement Division Director Chair of Policy & Procedures Advisory Committee Local Issues: Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Burns Paiute Tribe Station Commander-Roseburg Station Commander-Bend Station Commander-Pendleton Station Commander-Ontario

17 Fort McDermitt Paiute Tribe Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Tribes Coquille Tribe Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes of Siletz Klamath Tribes Station Commander-Ontario Station Commander-Coos Bay Station Commander-Coos Bay Station Commander-McMinnville Station Commander-Newport Station Commander-Klamath Falls 2. The listed Department representatives, or a designee, shall communicate with Oregon tribal governments that are located in their individual service areas for the purpose of working together to achieve mutual goals, identify policy issues and to discuss issues of mutual concern or interest. 3. In the development of issues of mutual concern, the Department representatives shall make reasonable efforts to design solutions and develop programs to achieve mutual goals in relation to Department policy. 4. Department representatives shall consider the use of cooperative agreements with Indian tribal governments as provided for in ORS or other tools to achieve mutual cooperation when it is appropriate to do so. 5. Department representatives and designated supervisors shall attend periodic training in tribal culture, relations, and legal status designed to create an awareness of the unique nature of the tribal governments and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, Native American Issues. 6. The Operations Services Bureau Commander shall provide annually to the Superintendent a report on the Department's accomplishments and achievements derived from the advancement of Executive Order # A copy will be provided to each of the tribal public safety key contacts. 7. All members of the Department will consider impacts on Oregon tribal governments when developing policy and if appropriate shall consult with tribal representatives to discuss issues. 8. Station Commanders designated as Department representatives shall establish mutually agreeable meeting schedules with local tribal representatives.

18 PROCEDURE 1. The Operations Services Bureau Commander, or a designee, shall assist the Superintendent to coordinate and accomplish the requirements of this policy and the goals of Executive Order # A. The Operations Services Bureau Commander will coordinate the periodic tribal cultural training for Department representatives and designated supervisors. Each Department representatives shall designate those supervisors under their command that should attend this training. B. The annual report to the Superintendent required by this policy shall be an Executive Summary. 2. The statewide annual meeting will serve as a means for Department representatives to further establish contacts with designated tribal government representatives, schedule additional meetings and develop appropriate protocols of communication on issues of mutual concern.