Notice of Proposed Amendments to Title 17: TERO Code

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The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking comments from Southern Ute Tribal Members, First Descendants, and the public on proposed amendments to Title 17 – Southern Ute Tribal Employment Rights Code (TERO Code). A copy of the amended TERO Code can be found on the following website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/proposedsouthern-ute-tribal-code/. Please use the contact number at the end of this notice to obtain a hard copy of the proposed TERO Code amendments. The link will direct you to the TERO Code showing the proposed changes, a summary of changes, and a survey and comment form. Use the survey and comment form on the website to answer the survey and provide any additional comments about the amendments. You can also provide comments and answer the survey by phone, email, or in-person by contacting Hilda Burch, TERO Division Head, at the contact information below.

Public Comments:
The Tribal Council requests that Tribal Members, First Descendants, and family members of
Tribal members review the amended code and provide comments no later than February 23,
2026, to the TERO Division at:
Email: Hilda Burch at: hburch@southernute-nsn.gov
Mail: Hilda Burch, TERO Division, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137.
Hand delivery: Justice and Regulatory/TERO Building, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado,
81137
Phone: (970) 563-2291
Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/proposed-southern-ute-tribal-code/

Public Meetings: Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the TERO Code amendments.
Tribal Members, First Descendants, and family members of Tribal Members are encouraged to
attend. The meeting dates and times are:

  • February 19, 2026 at the TERO Building, (71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, CO, 81137)
    from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
  • February 19, 2026 at the Bonnie Kent Meeting Room, Sky Ute Casino (14324 Hwy 172
    North, Ignacio, CO 81137) from 5:30-7:00 PM.
  • Food will be provided at both meetings.
    For further information please contact: Hilda Burch, TERO Division, Head, TERO Division,
    71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137; telephone (970)-563-2291; email:
    hburch@southernute-nsn.gov.

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