Transparency
Transparency is crucial for any organization, as it fosters trust and accountability among elected officials, tribal citizens, employees, clients, and stakeholders. By being transparent about our goals, values, and decision-making processes, we aim to build a culture of openness and honesty that promotes collaboration and innovation.
Additionally, transparency can help us identify and address issues before they become major problems, which saves us time, money, and reputation in the long run.
Financials
It is essential we are open in sharing the Tribe's financial status with our citizens. Open communication about our financial status can prevent misunderstandings and foster trust. Moreover, it enables better planning and decision-making, while also giving our people a voice to help in financial distributions that are in alignment with our people's needs.
Separation of Powers
The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democracies. It ensures that no single branch of government has too much power, and that each branch can act as a check on the others. This helps to prevent abuses of power and ensures that the government is accountable to the people. We aim to incorporate a constitution that does not allow for the President or any elected official to maintain power over all tribal entities.
Open and honest communication
Ensuring communication is open and honest will help us all move forward in a good way. When goals are visible and tasks have clear ownership, everyone can see who’s responsible for what. Elected officials, tribal employees, and board commissioners can ask targeted questions and expect satisfactory answers from each other.
Salary transparency
Some organizations practice salary transparency where they include compensation ranges in public job postings or internally. This allows people to see how their compensation compares across industry standards and their peers. This type of transparency can uncover pay disparities or show how the employer is practicing pay equity and ensuring nepotism is not a practice of business within our organization.
