Pursuant to 4 MLBS § 6, the Chief Executive has the authority to issue executive orders on any subject matter within the Executive Branch of government pursuant to the authority conferred by Band Statute.
The following Executive Orders are from Fiscal Year 1981 to present day.
- Executive Order 2022-05: Rescinding Executive Order 2021-01
- Executive Order 2022-04: Directing Mille Lacs Early Education to Comply with United States Department of Health and Human Services' Interim Final Rule Titled "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs"
- Executive Order 2022-03: Directing the Ne-Ia-Shing Clinics to Comply with the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Interim Final Rule Titled "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination"
- Executive Order 2022-02: Rescinding Executive Order 2022-01
- Executive Order 2022-01: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Standards for Band Employees (Rescinded by Executive Order 2022-02)
- Executive Order 2021-01: Replacing Executive Order 2020-05 with a Stay at Home Recommendation and Authorizing Gradual Restoration of Government Services and Public Acess Under Certain Conditions (Rescinded by Executive Order 2022-05)
- Executive Order 2020-05: Providing a Stay at Home Order for All Persons Enrolled with the Non-Removable Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians or Any Other Federally-Recognized Tribe
- Executive Order 2020-04: Directing the Tribal Emergency Response Committee to Seek Reimbursement from the US for All Band Expenditures Incurred Due to COVID-19
- Executive Order 2020-03: Declaring the Mille Lacs Bands of Chippewa Indians to be in a State of Emergency in Response to COIVD-19
- Executive Order 20-02: Rescinds Executive Order 033
- Executive Order 20-01: Establishing a New Format of Executive Orders and Commissioner's Orders for Clarity Purposes
- Executive Order 183-18: Convening and Executive Inquiry and Appointing Hearing Officers on the Reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services (expiration date 9/30/2020)
- Executive Order 182-18: Authority of the Chief Executive to Appoint Attorneys; the Office of the Solicitor General to Serve as Sole Interior Counsel; and Hiring of Persons with Juris Doctor Degrees by Commissioner (expiration date 9/30/2020)
- Executive Order 181-18: Authorizing the Commisioner of Community Development to Perform the Duties of the Commissioner of Administration (expiration date 5/1/2019)
- Executive Order 180-18: Imposing Conditions/Processes Required Prior to Dismissal of Mille Lacs Band Member Employees
- Executive Order 179-18: Convening an Executive Inquiry and Appointing Hearing Officers on Child Placement Matters (expiration date 9/30/2018)
- Executive Order 178-17: Directing the Labor Department to Temporarily Suspend Expenditures for Supportive Services, Namely Automobile Repairs, Pertaining to Work Activities as Addressed in the Band's 477 Plan (expiration date 12/31/2017)
- Executive Order 177-16: Facilitating an Executive Hearing Regarding the District Three Assisted Living Unit (ALU) (expiration date 4/31/2017)
- Executive Order 176-16: Appointing Hearing Officers to Preside Over the Removal Proceeding of the Commissioner of Natural Resources (expiration date 12/31/2016)
- Executive Order 174-16: Authorize Temporary Hiring of Deputy Administrator of Department of Education (expiration date 6/30/2017)
- Executive Order 173-15: Increase and Protect Band Member Home Ownership (expitaiton date 10/1/2025)
- Executive Order 172-15: Regarding the Status of the Band's Chief law Enforcement Officer
- Executive Order 171-15: Facilitating an Executive Hearing Regarding the District One Assisted Living Unit (ALU) (expiration date 8/31/2015)
- Executive Order 170-15: Regarding the Powers and Duties of the Chief Executive Over the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's External Relations with all other Governments and their Political Subdivisions (expiration date 6/1/2016)
- Executive Order 169-14: Permitting the Acquisition of Band Designated Business Vehicles for Fair Market Value Upon an Elected Official's Departure from Office, Provided that such Departure Occurs at the Conclusion of an Elected Official's Constitutional and Statutory Term of Office
- Executive Order 168-14: Examining and Clarifying a Previous Interim Chief Executive Order
- Executive Order 167-13: Permitting the Provision of Retirement Honoraria within the Discretion of the Chief Executive
- Executive Order 166-13: Appointing of Linquist and Vennum, Wallace G. Hilke and Mark D. Larsen as Hearing Officers (expiration date 12/31/2013)
- Executive Order 165-13: Establishing a Committee to Write a Report on the Band's Readiness to Carry Out the Duties Provided for in the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act and Other Purposes (expiration date 3/31/2013)
- Executive Order 164-13: Establishing a Task Force to Ensure that the Goals of the Band's Strategic Plan are Implemented (expiration date 6/1/2013)
- Executive Order 163-13: Directing Each Commissioner in the Executive Branch to Develop an Internship and Mentoring Program (expiration date 6/1/2016)
- Executive Order 162-13: Directing Each Commissioner in the Executive Branch to Develop and Advisory Council of Band Members (expiration date 6/1/2016)
- Executive Order 162-13: Directing Each Commissioner in the Executive Branch to Develop an Advisory Council of Band Members (expiration date 6/1/2016)
- Executive Order 161-12: Authorizing and Directing the Release of Certain Information by the Gaming Regulatory Authority to the Corporate Commission of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
- Executive Order 160-10: Superseding Executive Order 152-08 to Conform to Provide for the Enforcement of 1 MLBSA § 1, as Amended
- Executive Order 159-10: Repealing Executive Order No. 153-08
- Executive Order 158-09: Imposing a Hiring Freeze within the Executive Branch of Band Government (expiration date 9/30/2009)
- Executive Order 157-08: Establishment of a Salary Scale for Appointed Officials
- Executive Order 156-08: To Repeal Improperly Issued Executive Orders 154-08 and 155-08
- Executive Order 155-08: Repealing and Revising a Previous Executive Order and Prohibiting the Release of any Information Related to the Investigative Report Prepared Concerning the Band Community Development Department and Office of Management and Budget Until the Conclusion of the US Federal Department of Interior Investigation into the Matter (expiration date 3/31/2010) (Repealed by Executive Order 156-08)
- Executive Order 154-08: Prohibiting the Release of any Information Related to the Investigative Report Prepared Concerning the Band Community Development Department and Office of Management and Budget Until the Conclusion of the US Federal Department of Interior Investigation into the Matter (expiration date 3/31/2010) (Repealed by Executive Order 156-08)
- Executive Order 153-08: Superseding Executive Order 127-00 and Exempting Band District Community Centers and Elderly Assisted Living Unit (ALU) from the Prohibition Against Use of Band Property to Further the Political Campaign of any Candidate for Elected Office (Repealed by Executive Order 159-10)
- Executive Order 152-07: Establishing an Indian Preference Order to be Applied by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, its Entities, and its Contractors
- Executive Order 152-07: Appointing Sara Oquist to Chair the Administration Policy Board on October 31, 2007
- Executive Order 151-06: Creating an Advisory Committed on Developing a Life Insurance and a Retirement Plan for Band Members (expiration date 9/30/2006)
- Executive Order 150-05: Requiring the Gaming Authority to Keep Essential Surveillance and Compliance Employees Working During Band Holidays
- Executive Order 149-05: Prohibiting the Sale of Magazine that Encourage Illegal Drug Use or Production
- Executive Order 148-04: Creating an Investment Advisory Committee and Drafting Subcommittee (expiration date 8/30/2005)
- Executive Order 147-02: Establishing a Youth Advisory Council
- Executive Order 146-02: Clarifying the Distribution of Authority in the Education Division and Requiring Compliance with Executive Branch Budgetary Limitations
- Executive Order 145-02: Rescinding Executive Order 108-93
- Executive Order 144-02: Rescinding Executive Order 142-02
- Executive Order 143-02: Repealing Executive Order 118-96 Regulating the Provision of Services to Executive Officers, Appointed Officials, and Board Members
- Executive Order 142-02: To Authorize Duane Dunkley, the Commissioner of Education, to Review Organization of all Educational Functions Performed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and to Make an Appropriate Report (Rescinded by Executive Order 144-02)
- Executive Order 141-02: Appointing the Members of the Executive Committee to Review Corporate Operations of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Authorizing the Expenditure of Appropriated Funds (expiration date 4/30/2002)
- Executive Order 137-00: Imposing a Moratorium on Purchases of Capital Equipment by Executive Branch Department (expiration date 4/1/2001)
- Executive Order 136-00: Extending the Appointment of Joshua Jay Kanassatega as Acting Solicitor General (expiration date 1/31/2001)
- Executive Order 135-00: Extending the Appointment of Joshua Jay Kanassatega as Acting Solicitor General (expiration date 12/31/2000)
- Executive Order 134-00: Extending the Appointment of Joshua Jay Kanassatega as Acting Solicitor General (expiration date 11/17/2000)
- Executive Order 133-00: Extending the Appointment of Joshua Jay Kanassatega as Acting Solicitor General (expiration date 11/10/2000)
- Executive Order 132-00: To Establish Regulations Regarding the Tenure of any Executive Officer of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe who is not the Subject of a Removal or Recall Proceeding
- Executive Order 130-00: Extending the Terms of the Consolidated Nay-Ah-Shing School Board Chairperson Francis Davis and School Board Members Mary Sue Bohanon and Louise Boyd-Day to Allow for a Special Election
- Executive Order 130-00: Appointing Joshua Jay Kanassatega as Acting Solicitor General (expiration date 9/30/2020)
- Executive Order 129-00: Adopting Employment Policies for Employees of the Executive Branch (expiration date is upon the adoption of an employee handbook)
- Executive Order 128-00: Appointing Todd M. Roen Acting Solicitor General
- Executive Order 127-00: Prohibiting the Use of Band Property for Political Purposes
- Executive Order 125-99: For the Disposal of Tribal Property
- Executive Order 124-99: Appointing Wendy Helgemo Acting Solicitor General
- Executive Order 123-98: Appointing Lester Morris Acting Commissioner of Community Development
- Executive Order 122-97: Relating to the Enforcement of the Indian Employment Rights Program
- Executive Order 119-96: Imposing Certain Conditions on the Exependitures of Band Revenue by the Housing Authority (expiration date 6/10/1997)
- Executive Order 118-96: Regarding the Provision of Services to Band Members and Others Under the Jurisdiction of the Band by the Administration Policy Board, Other Policy Boards, and Semi-Independent Political Subdivisions of the Mille Lacs Band (Repealed by Executive Order 143-02)
- Executive Order 117-96: Appointing Paul Mans as Acting Commissioner of Corporate Affairs
- Executive Order 116-96 Amending Executive Order 114-96 - Management Procedures and Guidelines for a Tribal Housing Improvement Program (HIP)
- Executive Order 115-96: Disposing of the Tribal Court Car Impounded by Executive Order 101-94
- Executive Order 114-96: Establishing Management Procedures and Guidelines for a Tribal Housing Improvement Program (Amended by Executive Order 116-96)
- Executive Order 113-95: Appointing Sharon Gislason Acting Commissioner of Health and Human Services (expiration date upon position being filled)
- Executive Order 112-95: Proclaiming 1995 the Year of the Child (expiration date 1/9/1996)
- Executive Order 112-94: Temporarily Assigning the Commissioner of Administration to Grand Casino Hinckley and Appointing an Interim Commissioner of Administration (expiration date 9/30/1995)
- Executive Order 111-94: Regulating Outdoor Assemblies of Persons in Excess of Ten Individuals
- Executive Order 111-94: Impounding the Tribal Court Car
- Executive Order 110-93: Appointing Caroline Kornmann Acting Chief Financial Officer
- Executive Order 109-93: Requiring Proper Maintenance of Band-Owned Vehicles and Recording of Pertinent Information in a Vehicle Log Book
- Executive Order 108-93: Delineating Responsibility for the Various Education Department Programs (Rescinded by Executive Order 145-02)
- Executive Order 107-93: Restricting Access to Tribal Lands in Order to Insure Public Safety and Preserve Peace (expiration date 5/15/1993)
- Executive Order 107-93: Appointing George Weber Acting Commissioner of Education
- Executive Order 106-92: Establishing a Federal and State Political Funds of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
- Executive Order 105-92: Appointing Bill Schaaf as Temporary Executive Director of the Housing Authority
- Executive Order 104-92: To All Commissioners, the Solicitor General, Chief of Police, Self-Governance Coordinator and Deputy Solicitor General Regarding the Efficient Operation of the Band Government and the Employment of Band Members
- Executive Order 103-92: A Confidential Executive Order
- Executive Order 102-92: Regulating Outdoor Assemblies of Persons in Excess of Ten Individuals (expiration date 3/5/1993)
- Executive Order 101-92: Creating a Task Force to Develop an Effective Statutory and Regulatory Administrative System for a Housing Program to Provide Affordable, Quality Housing for Every Family of the Mille Lacs band of Chippewa Indians (expiration date 3/31/1992)
- Executive Order 100-92: To Implement and Regulate the Sale of Government Property
- Executive Order 055: To Transfer the Commissioner of Administration from Demonstrating Project to Indirect Cost
- Executive Order 055: Order Declaring All Commissioner Positions Be Open and Competitive (expiration date 10/01/1989)
- Executive Order 054: Appointing Raymond Kegg Acting Corporate Commissioner
- Executive Order 053: Regulation Relating to the Bingo Operations for Benefit of Mille Lacs Band Member Appointing the Secretary/Treasurer and Three Members of Community
- Executive Order 052: Appointing Gerald D. Thedens Special Prosecutor for the Court of Central Jurisdiction
- Executive Order 051: Appointing Gerald Thedens as Special Prosecutor for the Court of Central Jurisdiction
- Executive Order 051: To Accept the Resignaton of Joseph Nayquonabe, Commissioner of Human Services and the Appoint an Acting Commissioner of Human Services (expiration date 10/12/1987)
- Executive Order 050: To Supersede Executive Order No. 041
- Executive Order 049: To Officially Close all Governmental Operations of the Non-Removable Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians During the Period Commencing December 1, 1986 through December 3, 1986, Inclusive (expiration date 12/4/1986 8:00 a.m.)
- Executive Order 048: Regarding the Provision of Services to Band Members and Others Under the Jurisdiction of the Band by the Administration Policy Board, All Other Policy Boards and Independent and Semi-Independent Political Subdivisions of the Mille Lacs Band
- Executive Order 047: Order to Withdraw Authorization for Use of the Paymaster Signature Stamp for Payroll Checks Payable to the Chief Executive, Speaker of Assembly and Representatives of the Band Assembly
- Executive Order 046: To Withdraw all Legal Authority of Lew Boyd, Commissioner of Corporate Affairs and Formally Accept His Resignation
- Executive Order 45: An Executive Order Designating the Mille Lacs Reservation Pow Wow Committee to Act as the Corporate Commission
- Executive Order 044: Waiving the License Fee and Bonding Fee for a Traders License for the Pow Wow Committee and Elderly Advisory Committee of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians (expiration date 8/24/1986 12:00 a.m.)
- Executive Order 043: To Interpret a Joint Branch Resolution No. 43-83 to Clarify the Conditions under which this Resolution may be Invoked when Elected or Appointed Person(s) are Charged in the Court of Central Jurisdiction
- Executive Order 042: To Confer Signatory Authority for Grants and Contracts upon the Commissioner of Administration Subject to Provisions of Band Statute 1085-MLC-37, Section 75 and 75.01
- Executive Order 041: To Rescind and Repeal Executive Order 016 and to Transfer Jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Operations and Personnel to the Commissioner of Natural Resources (Superseded by Executive Order 050)
- Executive Order 040: Ceasing Entering Contracts with G.J. Construction Company from the Mille Lacs Band and Ceasing any Pending Contracts now Underway
- Executive Order 039: Implementing the Use of the Programmatic Personnel Policies in Absence of Approved Policies within a Division and the Distribution of Payroll Checks (expiration date 03/22/1985)
- Executive Order 038: To Extend Executive Order 037 Until December 31, 1984 (expiration date 12/31/1984)
- Executive Order 037: Order to Permit Dispensation for Annual Leace Provision of Senior Executive Service Policies - Section II - A (expiration date 11/30/1984)
- Executive Order 036: To Withdraw Mille Lacs day as a Legal Holiday Under Personnel Policies Section 5,10 which were in Effect since September 7, 1982
- Executive Order 035: Establishing Subject Matter Jurisdiction for the Court of Central Jurisdiction in Matters of Conservatorship and Guardianship for the Protection of Band Members under the Jurisdiction of the Band (expiration date pending passed legislation)
- Executive Order 034: To Withdraw all Legal Authority of Evan Burr, Commissioner of Corporate Affairs and Formally Accept his Resignation
- Executive Order 033: Which Establishes Policy with Regard to the Utilization and Security of Government Facilities (Rescinded by Executive Order 20-02)
- Executive Order 032: Establishing Regulations for the use of Letters of Credence by Authorized Persons
- Executive Order 031: Establishing Letters of Credence as the Legal Authority for Persons Speaking on Behalf of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians
- Executive Order 030: In Regards to the Policy and Procedures Relating to the Use of Firearms by and Law Enforcement Officer of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians
- Executive Order 029: Limiting Access to Legal Services of the Solicitor General to Authorized Persons under Statutes of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians
- Executive Order 028: Amending Executive Order No. 021 Establishing Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Matter of Limited Conservatorship under the Band (expiration date 12/15/1983)
- Executive Order 027: Ceasing Operations at the Drift Inn Resort (expiration date 2/15/1984)
- Executive Order 026: Granting Acceptance of Negotiated Settlement Between District II and the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians and for Other Related Purposes (expiration date 10/14/1983)
- Executive Order 025: Granting Agreement in Principle to the Negotiated Settlement for Wild Rice Harvest in the Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge (expiration date 9/14/1983)
- Executive Order 024: Declares a Legal State of Emergency which Threatens the Sovereignty of the Band (expiration date 9/8/1983)
- Executive Order 023: Amending Executive Order No. 019 (expiration date 8/14/1983 at 12:00 p.m.)
- Executive Order 022: Amending Executive Order No. 018 (expiration date 8/14/1983 at 12:00 p.m.)
- Executive Order 021: Establishing Subject Matter Jurisdiction for the Court of Central Jurisdiction in Matters of Limited Conservatorship for the Protection of Band Members under the Jurisdiction of the Band (expiration date 7/31/1983)
- Executive Order 020: Permitting Continued Operations of the Indian Child Welfare Contract and the Child Abuse and Neglect Grant in Lieu of Expressed Legislative Enactment of Statutory Authorities (expiration date 7/31/1983)
- Executive Order 019: Granting Emergency Foster Care Licensure to Mr. and Mrs. George Aubid from District II-East Lake for a Period not to Execeed July 14, 1983 (expiration date 7/14/1983 at 12:00 p.m.) (Amended by Executive Order 023)
- Executive Order 018: To Extend the Term of the Drift Inn Management Agreement until July 14, 1983 (expiration date 7/14/1983 at 12:00 p.m.) (Amended by Executive Order 022)
- Executive Order 017: Amending Executive Order No. 011 (expiration date 8/27/1983)
- Executive Order 016: To Withdraw Jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Operations and Personnel from the Administration Policy Board
- Executive Order 015: To Extend the Resignation Date of the Commissioner of Administration to June 30, 1984 (expiration date 6/30/1984)
- Executive Order 014: For the Continuation of the Administrative Policy Board During the Absence of One Appointee (expiration date 8/1/1983)
- Executive Order 013: Extending the Continuing Operations of the Mille Lacs Reservation Construction Company through April 30, 1983 until the Financial Audit is Completed and on File(expiration date 4/30/1983)
- Executive Order 012: Ceasing Operations of the Drift Inn Restaurant and Bar Due to the Lack of a Proper Liquor License and Inadequate Financial Resources
- Executive Order 011: Authorizes a Ninety Day Re-Assignment for the Assistant Commissioner of Education Affairs and Provides for the Authority of an Assistant Superintendent during this Period (expiration date 5/29/1983) (Amended by Executive Order 017)
- Executive Order 010: Prohibiting the Use of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Enrollment Book by just any Person Unless Written Permission is Secured from the Individual Whom Information is Requested for
- Executive Order 009: Amending Executive Order No. 008 (expiration date 1/31/1983 at 12:00 a.m.)
- Executive Order 008: Suspending Operations of the Mille Lacs Reservation Construction Company (expiration date 2/11/1983) (Amended by Executive Order 009)
- Executive Order 007: Restructure the Human Services Administration under the Executive Branch of Tribal Government (expiration date 9/30/1983)
- Executive Order 006: To Establish a Bingo Committee to Operate the Bingo Games for the Nay-Ah-Shing Gaming Commission (expiration date 10/1/1982)
- Executive Order 005: To Reinstate the Sale of All Intoxicating Beverages Including all Liquor Sales that do not Require Liquor Liability Insurace (expiration date 7/23/1982)
- Executive Order 004: Transferring Authorization to Accept Applications for Positions on the Government Council for the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians During the Absence of the Secretary-Treasurer (expiration date 6/8/1982)
- Executive Order 003: To Terminate the Sale of All Intoxicating Beverages Including all Liquor Sales that do not Require Liquor Liability Insurance until Further Notice
- Executive Order 002: Order the Dedication of Funds from any Employee's Wage Compensation who has an Account Payable to the Programmatic, Governmental, or Corporate Structure of the Reservation (expiration date 9/28/1982)
- Executive Order 001: To Prohibit the Preparation of Separation Checks for Employees of the Mille Lacs Reservation Business Committee (expiration date 9/14/1981 at 12:00 p.m.)