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Resolution No. SI-R22-006: Minimum Wage Act of 2022

At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 22nd day of June, 2022, the following law was adopted:

WHEREAS, many employers have adopted a minimum wage of $15 per hour for full-time employees; and,

WHEREAS, the cost of living expenses including but not limited to rent, gasoline, food and etc. have significantly increased; and,

WHEREAS, in order to be competitive and provide employees with a sufficient rate of pay, the Council has determined that it is the Pueblo's best interest to establish a standard minimum wage of $15 per hour for full-time employees.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled "MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF 2022."

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on June 22, 2022, at a meeting with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining and 2 absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

M. Wayne Martinez, Council Secretary

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Tom Garcia X
Thomas Gonzales X
M. Wayne Martinez, Jr. X
Michael Martinez X
Nichole S. Martinez X
Raymond J. Martinez X
Thomas Martinez X
Denise Moquino X
Nathan Sanchez X
Irene Tse-Pe X

DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:

Resolution No. SI-R22-006 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 22nd day of June, 2022, pursuant to the Governing document of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Agreement"), GOVERNOR, Sec. 4(c), and will become effective after signature by the Governor or veto override by the Council.

M. Wayne Martinez, Council Secretary

GOVERNOR'S ACTION:

{ X } APPROVED

{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:

On this 29th day of June, 2022.

Christopher A. Moquino, Governor

Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2022.

COUNCIL'S ACTION:

Override of Governor's veto:

{ } YES

{ } NO

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Tom Garcia
Thomas Gonzales
M. Wayne Martinez, Jr.
Michael Martinez
Nichole S. Martinez
Raymond J. Martinez
Thomas Martinez
Denise Moquino
Nathan Sanchez
Irene Tse-Pe

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2022, at a meeting with a vote of ______ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining and _____ absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

M. Wayne Martinez, Council Secretary

MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF 2022

Section 1.1. Short Title

This enactment shall be known as the "MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF 2022."

Section 1.2. Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to set a minimum wage for full-time Tribal employees.

Section 1.3. Findings

The Council hereby finds and declares that:

(a) Many employers have adopted a minimum wage of $15 per hour for full-time employees.

(b) The cost of living expenses including but not limited to rent, gasoline, food and etc. have significantly increased.

(c) In order to be competitive and provide employees with a sufficient rate of pay, the Council has determined that it is the Pueblo's best interest to establish a standard minimum wage of $15 per hour for full-time employees.

Section 1.4. Approval

The Council hereby approves and enacts the standard minimum wage to be effective immediately.

Law Information

Cites

  • Council Resolution No. SI-R22-006

Effective

June 29, 2022