CHARITABLE FUNDS
INC.,
Don't
miss out on the second annual Greater Nebraska Golf Scramble on
June 17, 2005 at Wild Horse Golf Course in Gothenburg!
THANK
YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF THE SECOND ANNUAL GREATER NEBRASKA GOLF
TOURNAMENT!!
The ninth annual NSBA golf tournament will be August 26, 2005
at the Platteview Country Club!
THANK
YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF THE NINTH ANNUAL NSBA GOLF TOURNAMENT!!
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RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ADOPTED BY NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT
The Rules of Professional conduct were adopted on June 8,
2005 and will become effective September 1, 2005.
Court
Order
Complete
Rules
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ADD NSBA EVENTS DIRECTLY TO YOUR OUTLOOK CALENDAR
Simply click on the
meeting you wish to download from the NSBA
calendar and when prompted click the "Open" button.
An Outlook appointment screen should then appear. Click the "Save
& Close" button to save to your calendar.
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OFFICE DEPOT-ANOTHER MEMBER BENEFIT
Office Depot is our office supply partner. This member benefit
offers significant savings on your office supply
purchases. They bring
our members the very best value with contract pricing on all your
office supply needs.
The program includes
savings of 50% on black/white and color copies at the Office Depot
Stores.
Catalog or internet
orders will be delivered right to your office with no additional
delivery charges or you may use one of their
1000 stores nationwide.
With 100% satisfaction guarantee, fanatical customer service and
innovative solutions
for your business this
is a member benefit worth using. For further information about
Office Depot and the NSBA office supply
program, please call
Loren Binko at 402-926-0166 x208 or toll free 888-438-2822 x208.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening Date: June 6, 2005
Closing Date: July 6, 2005
Position: TRIBAL COURT
PROSECUTOR
Immediate Supervisor: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska-General Counsel
Condition of Employment: Regular Full-Time Salary / Grade: Contract
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION
& DUTY STATION: Winnebago Tribal Court. Located in Winnebago,
Nebraska 68071
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants
must submit the following applicable documents to: Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska. ATTENTION: Personnel Office, P.O. Box 687 Winnebago,
Nebraska 68071. For further information on this vacancy, call
Gerben D Earth, Personnel Officer at 402-878-3128. Applicants
must submit a letter of application for the SPECIFIC position
applied for, with a complete resume or a letter of application
with a completed application form and two (2) letters of reference.
If claiming Indian preference, verification of Indian quantum
and or veteran status must be confirmed. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applications and required documents must
be received by the Personnel Office NO LATER THAN THE CLOSING
DATE: FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BY CLOSING DATE
WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT
A WRITING SAMPLE WITH APPLICATION:
NATURE OF WORK:
Incumbent will be responsible for conducting prosecution in all
criminal court proceedings on behalf of the Winnebago Tribal Court.
Must present to the Court, childcare issues involving abuse, neglect,
dependency, and child in need of supervision cases. Is the Courts
designated representative providing services required by the Indian
Child Welfare Act and Protection Services Agreement and the Winnebago
Tribal Code.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Gathers and Analyzes evidence in cases.
2. Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other
legal matters pertaining to case.
3. May present evidence against accused to judge or jury for indictment
or release of accused.
4. Appears against accused in court of law and presents evidence
before judge.
5. Work with community resources to develop sentencing alternatives.
6. Evaluate and initiate appropriate intervention based on information
provided by the public and childcare agencies concerning the abuse,
neglect, and dependency of minor children under the jurisdiction
of the Winnebago Tribal Court.
7. Presents to the Court pleadings, motions, orders, and such
other documentation, as is necessary, to initiate, review and
close cases.
8. Conduct legal research as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed or qualified attorney at law is required.
2. Two (2) years legal experience is required, preferably in litigation.
3. Must have never been convicted of a felony for which he/she
did not receive a full pardon.
4. Must be of high moral character.
5. Must be familiar with the Code of Professional Ethics for attorneys.
6. Must be willing to be "ON CALL" during off duty hours.
Under Federal Law, all qualified Indian applicants will receive
preference over non-Indian applicants. In the absence of qualified
Indian applicants considerations shall be given to applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related
medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected
status.
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SUPREME COURT APPOINTS SCOTT CARLSON AS STATEWIDE
COORDINATOR FOR NEWLY CREATED POSITION WITH PROBLEM SOLVING COURTS
Lincoln – Lancaster County Juvenile Court Drug Court Coordinator,
Scott Carlson, has been named new Statewide Coordinator for Problem
Solving Courts by the Nebraska Supreme Court. He will be responsible
for organizing and supporting the existing statewide drug courts
and assisting in the establishment of problem solving court services
throughout Nebraska in both urban and rural courts.
"Scott's skills
in community organizing and his knowledge of problem-solving courts
have prepared him for the exciting work of building a network
of new services across the state. I'm very pleased that he is
joining us in this new venture" said State Court Administrator
Janice K.
Walker.
Carlson was the first
coordinator of the Lancaster County Juvenile Drug Court which
began in 2000. His experience includes Assistant Group Living
Director, Team Leader, Group Leader and Youth Counselor at the
Clarinda Academy in Iowa. The academy is a residential foster
care facility that provides treatment and shelter care to at-risk
and delinquent youth from several states. It offers long-term
residential treatment, a 90-day impact program, shelter care,
and transitional living services for more than 250 young people.
“As Coordinator for
the Juvenile Drug Court in Lancaster County, I have been fortunate
to be involved with a program that is making great strides in
addressing the substance abuse and law violation issues all too
common in our community,” said Carlson. “I am excited and honored
to be tasked with the continuation of that work on a statewide
basis.”
Carlson earned a Bachelor
of Science degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska
at Lincoln/Omaha and is expected to begin his position July 1.
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BEST PRACTICES SEMINAR
The outstate Best Pratices Series has been scheduled for July
12th and August 2nd at the Kearney Holiday Inn and on August 17th
at Bayside Golf Club in Ogallala. Click
here for additional information and the registration form.
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