Resolution No. SI-R24-012: Approving the Ihs Community Health Representative Program Authorization Act for FY 2025
At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 24th day of October, 2024, the following law was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso is currently a participant in the Public Health Service, Indian Health Service (IHS), Community Health Representative (CHR) Program; and
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the CHR Program, both previous and current, in the area of public health and community healthcare; and
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the CHR Program for a period of three (3) years during which the program will provide those services for the community that cannot otherwise be provided; and
WHEREAS, The Council has determined it is in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize the Governor to request and negotiate a new three (3) year contract with IHS for the CHR Program beginning FY 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled "APPROVING THE IHS COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY 2025."
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on October 24, 2024, at a meeting with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining and 1 absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
Denise Moquino, Council Secretary
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | X | |||
| John Gonzales | X | |||
| Thomas Gonzales | X | |||
| Perry Martinez | X | |||
| Raelene Martinez | X | |||
| Raymond J. Martinez | X | |||
| Nichole S. Montoya | X | |||
| Denise Moquino | X | |||
| Christopher Romero | X | |||
| Kenneth Weahkee | X |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:
Resolution No. SI-R24-012 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the
24th day of October, 2024, 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.
Denise Moquino, Council Secretary
{ X } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:
On this 28th day of October, 2024.
Christopher A. Moquino, Governor
Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2024.
Override of Governor's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | ||||
| John Gonzales | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| Perry Martinez | ||||
| Raelene Martinez | ||||
| Raymond J. Martinez | ||||
| Nichole S. Montoya | ||||
| Denise Moquino | ||||
| Christopher Romero | ||||
| Kenneth Weahkee |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2024, 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.
Denise Moquino, Council Secretary
APPROVING THE IHS COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY 2025
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "APPROVING THE IHS COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY 2025"
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the Pueblo de San Ildefonso's request for new three (3) year contract with the Indian Health Service for the Community Health Representative ("CHR") Program.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo") is currently a participant in the Public Health Service, Indian Health Service ("IHS"), Community Health Representative ("CHR") Program.
(b) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the CHR Program, both previous and current, in the area of public health and community healthcare.
(c) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the CHR Program for a period of three (3) years during which the program will provide those services for the community that cannot otherwise be provided.
(d) The Council has determined it is in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize the Governor to request and negotiate a new three (3) year contract with IHS for the CHR Program
beginning FY 2025.
Section 1.4. Authorizations
(a) The Council hereby authorizes the Governor to request the IHS enter into a new contract agreement with the Pueblo de San Ildefonso for a CHR Program for a three-year period, beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2027.
(b) The authority granted by the Resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by the Council or until the term of the new contract has expired, and that the Governor is the authorized agent for the Tribe and shall represent the Council in any negotiations, changes and/or approval of the contract agreement.
