Cannabis Commissioner

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe seeks a Commissioner to regulate cannabis businesses within the reservation. The role requires background clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and at least five years in compliance, law enforcement, or related fields.

21+ and no conflicts of interest are required; travel and confidentiality are essential. You will develop guidelines, oversee tribal and non-tribal cannabis operations, enforce the Cannabis Regulatory Act, and coordinate with the Tribal Council on compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• At least five years’ experience in regulatory compliance or related areas.
• Age 21 or older with no conflicts of interest and eligibility to serve.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create guidelines for cannabis businesses on the Reservation.
• Oversee tribally-owned cannabis businesses and implement procedures for others.
• Ensure compliance with the Cannabis Regulatory Act, Regulations, and Compact.
• Investigate and determine license eligibility, revoke or suspend licenses as needed.
• Promulgate Regulations regarding all Cannabis Related Business Activity.
• Initiate proceedings to enforce the Act and related provisions.
• Inspect and audit records and activities of Cannabis Related Businesses.
• Conduct hearings and coordinate with Tribal Council on compliance matters.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings; maintain confidentiality.
• Travel as required and uphold Native American cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Public safety

Background investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Work Hours: M-F, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Part time 20 Hours per week

LLBO Status: Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN Driver’s License, current insurance, or be insurable.

Summary: Shall authorize and regulate cannabis businesses within the reservation as a part of the Commissioners for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

Education Requirements and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant area of study is required.

At least five (5) years’ relevant experience at a professional or management level in one or more of the following areas: regulatory compliance or regulatory affairs, law enforcement, criminal or civil investigation, criminal justice, public safety, law or legal services, judicial services or alternative dispute resolution services, business management or business finance, public administration or public accounting, medicine or public health, pharmacology, laboratory testing, commercial horticulture, or agriculture.

Age twenty-one (21) or older;

Not a member or officer of the Tribal Council;

Not a judge or employee of the Tribal Court;

Not a convicted felon;

Not an employee or an independent contractor of a Cannabis Business, or otherwise has any direct or indirect financial interest in any Cannabis Business;

Not employed or otherwise serving in a position with responsibilities that create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest with the duties and responsibilities of the Commission, as determined by the Tribal Council; or

Able to establish and maintain eligibility to serve as a Commissioner under the requirements set forth below.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

All persons, before being appointed to serve on the Commission, shall consent to, and fully cooperate with, a comprehensive background investigation.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop and create guidelines for cannabis businesses on the Reservation.

Oversee tribally-owned cannabis businesses and implement procedures for additional tribally owned cannabis businesses and non-tribally owned cannabis businesses.

Ensure all Cannabis Businesses within the Reservation are operated in compliance with the Cannabis Regulatory Act ("Act"), any Regulations, and any Compact.

Conduct investigations and determine the eligibility of Applicants for any License, to limit, revoke, terminate, condition, suspend, or restrict any License, and to reprimand, warn, or fine a Licensee.

Develop, propose, and promulgate Regulations regarding all Cannabis Related Business Activity.

Initiate administrative proceedings before the Commission or civil actions in courts of competent jurisdiction to enforce any provision of the Act, any Regulation, and any Compact;

Compromise, negotiate, or settle any dispute to which the Commission is a party relating to the Commission’s authorized activities;

Inspect, examine, copy, and audit all records, equipment, supplies, or other items concerning any Cannabis Related Business Activities within the Reservation;

Investigate, review, decide, adjudicate, enforce, and undertake such other regulatory activities regarding any matters subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction as necessary for the Commission to carry out its express duties and responsibilities under the Act;

Conduct hearing as the Commission may deem appropriate in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under the Act.

Coordinate with the Tribal Council regarding matters of compliance, including any Compact.

Attend and/or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.

Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.

Travel in and out of the state on a possibly regular basis.

Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.

Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.

All other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work.

Ability to lift 30 pounds or more and use proper body mechanics.

Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Subject to internal working conditions in a non-smoking environment.

All Addresses

Cass Lake , Minnesota 56633 , United States

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