Under the Authority of the Constitution of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska a body to be known as the \u201cPonca Tax Commission\u201d was created. This public agency of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is subordinate to the Tribal Council, and will possess all the powers, duties, rights and functions as defined in the Law & Order Code to carry out the
administration and enforcement of all Tribal tax laws. The code can be found on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tribal Council is accepting letters of interest and resumes to fill a term that will be expiring on April 24, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be qualified to be appointed a Tax Commissioner a person shall: 1) Be an enrolled member of the Tribe; 2) Be at least the age of majority; 3) Have no conflicts of interest, as defined in this Chapter; 4) Not be serving on a board or commission of the Tribe upon which any other Commissioner, serving or to be appointed also serves; 5) Be willing and able to comply with the ethical duties of Commissioners, as defined in this Chapter; 6) Be willing to perform the Commission\u2019s duties in compliance with the laws of the Tribe; 7) Have or acquire knowledge of the Title, unless the Tribal Council waives such qualification for the appointee; 8) Have the time available to actively fulfill the duties of a Commissioner; 9) Be willing to receive orientation and training regarding the duties of the Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n