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Council seeks revenue share from poker fees
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Posted on Oct 27 2000
The Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council has urged the Senate Committee on Resources, Economic, Development and Programs and the Northern Islands Legislative Delegation to endorse and support a proposed initiative seeking to transfer a percentage of fees collected from poker machines to the municipal council.
Introduced by Rep. Jesus T. Attao, House bill 12-17 seeks to appropriate some $376,000 in fees collected from Saipan Local Law 11-2 (poker machines) for the Mayor of Saipan and the Sixth Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council.
According to Chair Gregorio V. Deleon Guerrero and Vice Chair David A. Indalecio, $76,000 out of the $376,000 has been reserved for the council’s personnel and operational costs.
“The proposed financial assistance of $76,000 under this local act will tremendously supplement our sufficient level of $178, 552 under continuing resolution,” said the council members.
They added the additional funding will strengthen the council’s commitment for a successful and effective municipal leadership.
In a signed resolution this week, council members also recognized and commended the Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation under Sen. Pete P. Reyes for endorsing and supporting the council. (MM)
