MILLE LACS BAND LEGAL AID<strong>Mille</strong> <strong>Lacs</strong> <strong>Band</strong> Legal Aid provides legal services free <strong>of</strong> charge to low-income enrolled <strong>Band</strong>members. The <strong>of</strong>fice’s three attorneys and managing attorney can assist with a wide range<strong>of</strong> civil and criminal issues, including family law, housing law, criminal defense, educationlaw, and probate in tribal court. The program handles matters arising in Aitkin, Anoka,Benton, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Kanabec, <strong>Mille</strong> <strong>Lacs</strong>, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, andStearns counties. The attorneys have <strong>of</strong>fice hours in the urban area and all reservationdistricts.Christopher Sailors, Managing Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7714. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .chris.sailors@millelacsband.comStephanie Shook, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7798. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .stephanie.shook@millelacsband.comMary Mullen, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7798. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mary.mullen@millelacsband.comAndrea Braun, Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-4709. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .andrea.braun@millelacsband.comJennifer Kern, Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-4702. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jennifer.kern@millelacsband.comClaire Boyd, Legal Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7855. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .claire.boyd@millelacsband.comOffice number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7798DISTRICT COURT LIAISON SERVICESThe liaison program transports <strong>Band</strong> members living on the reservation to tribal, county andstate court-ordered activities. Activities include court appearances, counseling meetings,and community service.Transportation is provided in the following counties:Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Kanabec, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne,and Stearns counties; and Burnett County in WisconsinMike Quinn, Liaison Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(c) 320-279-0054Janice Sam, Liaison, District I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(c) 320-279-0059Jill Valentino, Liaison, District II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218-768-3311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(c) 320-279-0056Oliver Gibbs, Liaison, District III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-384-6240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(c) 320-279-247071
Office <strong>of</strong> Management and BudgetThe Office <strong>of</strong> Management and Budget performs financial services for the tribal government,including financial report preparation, payroll processing for employees, per capitapayments for <strong>Band</strong> members, vendor check processing, purchase order issuance, cashreceipts, grant reporting, government budget preparation and monitoring, personal loanprogram administration, discretionary loan program administration, burial insuranceprogram administration, risk management, and general financial inquiry response.John Gerdener, Commissioner <strong>of</strong> Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7475. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .john.gerdener@millelacsband.comEMPLOYEE PAYROLL SERVICES<strong>Band</strong> employees can contact the <strong>of</strong>fice with any payroll, vacation, or sick leave questions.Jean Schaefer, Payroll Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7879. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jean.schaefer@millelacsband.comINSURANCE SERVICES<strong>Band</strong> employees can contact the <strong>of</strong>fice with any auto or property insurance claims orcoverage matters.Bette Sam, Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7470. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bette.sam@millelacsband.comREVOLVING LOAN FUND<strong>Band</strong> members over the age <strong>of</strong> 18 can apply for personal loans from this fund. Borrowerscan contact the loan specialist for loan balance information.(See Appendix C for loan policies.)Pam Boyd, Loan Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7467. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pam.boyd@millelacsband.com72