Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 12-1 pm MST
Tools for Strengthening Tribal Governance
Well-designed compensation practices support effective governance by providing clarity for leaders, demonstrating accountability to the community, and ensuring legal compliance. This complimentary webinar, “Compensating Elected Officials in Tribal Organizations,” will provide the tools and knowledge needed to strengthen your tribal organization’s compensation framework.
Join Tribal Compensation experts Rachel Overmier (REDW) and Karla Bylund (Soaring Bird Solutions) for key insights and practical guidance in this educational session hosted by the Tribal Leadership Council.
What You’ll Learn
Implementing Best Practices – Discover practical ways to ensure transparency, achieve legal compliance, and strengthen trust within your organization and community.
Compensation in Tribal Governance – Learn how your governing documents can effectively address compensation practices.
Understanding the Legal Framework – Gain clarity on “reasonable compensation” under IRS guidance (IRS 73-127) and how it applies in a tribal law context.
Conflict of Interest Best Practices – Explore effective approaches when council members participate in compensation decisions. You’ll learn strategies that promote transparency and integrity in the process.
Risk Management Strategies – Identify key pitfalls to avoid, including market rate considerations, role separation for dual-function members, documentation requirements, voting procedures, and policy maintenance. Understanding these areas helps you build stronger systems from the start.
Who Should Attend
Anyone involved in developing or reviewing compensation policies will benefit, from tribal leaders and council members to tribal administrators, and governance and HR professionals working in tribal organizations.
About the Experts
Rachel Overmier, SHRM-SCP, CCP, is an experienced Compensation Consulting Manager with REDW Advisors & CPAs.
Karla S. Bylund, MS, SHRM-SCP is the Founder and CEO of Soaring Bird Solutions LLC, which also has a long history of providing HR consulting to Tribal Nations.
