14.1.3.030 Findings

The Council hereby finds and declares that:

(a) The Pueblo currently contract with the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, Inc. ("ENIPC") to operate the Senior Center and to provide services to seniors; and

(b) ENIPC receives certain federal and state funds on behalf of the Pueblo to pay for the operation and management of the Senior Center, including hiring and directing the Site Manager for the Senior Center; and

(c) The Governor and Council Representatives have received requests from members of the Pueblo to evaluate the quality and delivery of services at the Senior Center provided by ENIPC, including the improvement of services and whether the Pueblo should continue to contract with ENIPC to operate the Senior Center; and

(d) The Council desires to study and evaluate the current funding and management of the Senior Center prior to any decision to modify the current arrangement with ENIPC.