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What it does
As an independent federal regulatory agency of the United States, the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission) was established pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (Act). The Commission comprises a Chairman and two Commissioners, each of whom serves on a full-time basis for a three-year term. The Chairman is appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate. The Secretary of the Interior appoints the other two Commissioners. Under the Act, at least two of the three Commissioners must be enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe, and no more than two members may be of the same political party. [http://www.nigc.gov/About_Us.aspx]
Where it sits
A component of Interior Department.
Recent actions
Renewals of Information Collections Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Facility License Notifications; Withdrawal
Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees
Submission of Gaming Ordinance or Resolution
Facility License Notifications
Renewals of Information Collections Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Notice of Approved Class III Tribal Gaming Ordinance
Notice of Approved Class III Tribal Gaming Ordinance