{"id":31010,"date":"2023-04-10T14:23:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T18:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/2023\/04\/10\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-116\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T18:55:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T22:55:33","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-116","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/04\/10\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-116\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\"NAFOA\"<\/a>
NAFOA Board Secretary Melanie Benjamin joined a tribal leader panel at last week’s National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development RES Conference. Pictured left to right: Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe; Chairman Marshall Pierite, Tunica- Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana; Melissa Darden, Chair Chitimacha Tribe; William Lowe, Speaker Muscogee (Creek) Nation; moderator Mo Brings Plenty, Actor & American Indian Storyline Consultant, Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/figcaption>\r\n
5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.<\/div>\r\n
Monday, April 10, 2023<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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1. CONFERENCE:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
HEAR FROM LEADING MACROECONOMISTS AT #NAFOA2023<\/div>\r\nThe economy keeps growing, unemployment is falling, inflation doesn\u2019t seem to be going away, and the Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates higher and faster than we\u2019ve seen in decades. Are we headed for a recession or a strong recovery? What will high interest rates mean for a nation and families who are deeply in debt? What\u2019s driving inflation and when will it stop? How should Tribal governments and members navigate this economy?\r\n

<\/p>\r\nLeading macroeconomists across the political spectrum will debate these and other questions in a lively discussion on the main stage at #NAFOA2023.<\/a>\r\n

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2. MUST READ:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
KEY GOVERNANCE CONCEPTS EVERY TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBER SHOULD KNOW<\/div>\r\nFrom: Moss Adams, LLP<\/a>\r\n

<\/p>\r\nPeople elected to Tribal councils\u2014sometimes called a board of directors or congress\u2014often bring a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and viewpoints to the table.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nHowever, newly elected officials often lack previous experience serving on a government council or other type of governance group. Without experience, it can be difficult to know what\u2019s expected in the new role.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nBelow are key considerations for all Tribal council members\u2014new or experienced\u2014to keep in mind while working to serve their community.\r\n

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Embrace the Tribal Council Role<\/strong><\/div>\r\nEvery Tribe defines the scope, authority, and responsibilities of the Tribal council differently, but there are generally four primary responsibilities.\r\n

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Establish the Tribe\u2019s Strategic Framework<\/strong>\r\nTribal councils typically help shape the Tribe\u2019s strategic plan and select key strategic priorities for the Tribal government to focus on within the next one to five years.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nEnsure Accountability<\/strong><\/div>\r\nTribal councils typically review reports, dashboards, and other data to ensure:\r\n