Series 3: Box 7B2

Subseries Item Notes Date 15 Folder Number
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Letter correspondence from Donald C. Woodworth to Jon Van Dyke regarding The Second Interim Report of the Northern Mariana Islands Commission on Federal Laws to the Congress of the United States (enclosure)   10/6/1986 1
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) United States: Law to Approve the Covenant to Establish A Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the U.S. Joint Resolution   3/24/1976 2
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) The Status of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Under U.S. Law. PBDC Draft   12/17/1987 3
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) A & E Pacific Construction Company, et al. v. Saipan Stevedore Company, Inc., et al., Case, No. 88-15021   10/19/1989 4
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Prepared Statement of Paul Gewirtz to testify on behalf of the Statehood Party of Puerto Rico (the New Progressive Party)     5
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding CNMI Covenant, Fleming Case, hearings regarding Guam status and Critique proposed Guam Compact   6/20/1990 6
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Newspaper article, "High Court debating writs of prohibition"   6/26/1990 7
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Newspaper article, "Ninth Circuit asked to stop CNMI Supreme Court power" and related Tribune article   6/21/1990 and 6/22/1990 8
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Newspaper article, "SC issues prohibition order"   6/29/1990 9
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Newspaper article, "Newspaper article, "U.S. local courts vie for control, CNMI court blocks proceedings"   6/29/1990 10
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Marianas variety article, "Stage set for court confrontation" and "Hefner wants order from High Court to heed their authority"   (6/8/1990) and 6/5/1990) 11
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Concepción S. Wabol, et al., v. Victorino U. Villacrusis et al., Decision and Order Re: Jurisdiction, Supreme Court No. 89-005, Superior Court No. 84-397   12/11/1989 12
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands v. Mariano Faisao Mendiola, Opinion, DCA No. 88-9024, CTC No. 88-43     13
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Agreements After The Eighth Round of Consultation   4/12/1990 14
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Newspaper article, "'State' firm: No foreign help funding for CNMI"     15
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Marianas Variety article, "Lt. Gov. Manglona, US knows our request"   8/10/1990 16
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Marianas Variety article, "State unbending on third country aid"   7/10/1990 17
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Marianas Review article, "NMI 902 panel submits 3rd country help policy draft to U.S."   7/6/1990 18
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Oldiais Ngiraikelau   6/1/1990 19
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands v. Anthony S. Peters, Opinion, Appeal No. 90-026, Criminal Case No. 88-0124   11/6/1990 20
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Rita C. Sablan, et al., v. Vicente R. Iginoef, et al., Order, Appeal No. 89-008, Civil Action No. 88-366   11/13/1990 21
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Marian Aldan-Pierce vs. Leocadio C. Mafnas, Opinion, Appeal No. 89-003, Civil Action No. 86-86 Blank post-it on page 26 highlighting section of page regarding declaring the challenged acquisition being declared invalid as it violates Article XII 7/30/1990 22
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Letter correspondence between Michael L. Kenney and Jon Van Dyke regarding Jon Van Dyke's paper, "The Evolving Legal Relationships Between the United States and Its Affiliated U.S. - Flag Islands" and Michael L. Kenney's paper, "Democratic Principles in the United States and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands"   5/16/1991 23
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Meeting with Palanans   7/1/1991 24
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) The Tribune article, "Talks end with fisheries agreement" and other related articles   9/20/1990 25
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Honolulu Star-Bulletin article, "Rejects U.S. Law" regarding the Northern Mariana Islands' government claim that the the Western Pacific island state should be self-governing   10/2/1986 26
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding CNMI establishing themselves as a coastal state; analysis of the Covenant, NMI Legislative Report: "Self-Determination Realized"   10/3/1986 27
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Letter correspondence from Jon Van Dyke to Donald C. Woodworth regarding the position paper on "The Tuna Fishery"   12/11/1986 28
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Jon Van Dyke's notes for Don Woodworth regarding Law Review Topic, 2 developments: 1 positive/1 negative on N. Marianas position   8/25/1987 29
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Pacific Daily News article, "CNMI wins case, appeals reasoning"   2/2/1988 30
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Oral Statement By The Special Representatives of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands For the Section 902 Consultations on The Tuna Fishery   11/23/1986 31
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Letter correspondence from Donald C. Woodworth to Jon Van Dyke regarding enclosed copies of the Northern Mariana Islands position paper on the Tuna Fishery   12/5/1986 32
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Fleming v. Dept. of Public Safety, Federal Reporter, 2d Series, No. 85-2694, 9th Cir.   1988 33
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Pacific Magazine article, "Three U.S. Territories May Seek UN Status" and "10-Year Residency Eyed By CNMI as Voter Requirement"   11-12/1991 34
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Samoa Daily News article, "Northern Marianas governor challenges U.S. over jurisdiction"   11/16/1990 35
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Diana C. Ferreira v. Rosalia Mafnas Borja, et al., Opinion, Appeal No. 90-047, Civil Action No. 86-796 Blank post-it on page 17 highlighting section of page on Wabol v. Villacrusis 3/12/1991 36
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Marianas Variety article, "Guerrero to State: 'Did we make mistake?' and "Guerrero: CNMI punished"   8/17/1990 37
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Newspaper article, "State Dept opposes CNMI request for foreign aid"   7/13/1990 38
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Tribune articles, "U.S. tells CNMI to stay away from U.N. meeting" and other related articles   5/17/1990 39
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands v. The United States of America, Amended Complaint to Quiet Title and for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, Civil Action No. CV97-0036   1997 40
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Hearing before the Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs House of Representatives One Hundred Second Congress First Session on H.R. 2575   6/17/1991 41
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Pedro T. Borja Wesley Goodman and Younis Arts Studio Inc., Opinion, Appeal No. 89-010, Civ. A. No. 88-394   1990 42
CNMI - 2005 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding MPLA-administers all public land     43
CNMI - 2005 The House of Representatives 14th Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature Fax Transmittal Sheet to Jon Van Dyke regarding "MPLA financial statement"   10/5/2005 44
CNMI - 2005 Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 1) Blank post-it on page B-315 highlighting Section 18: Executive Assistant for Carolinian Affairs
2) Blank post-it on page B-317 highlighting Section 23: Resident Executive for Indigenous Affairs
3) Post-it on page B-329, "MPLC," highlighting Section 4: Marianas Public Land Corporation
4) Blank post-it on page B-330 highlighting Section 5: Fundamental Policies
5) Post-it on page B-333, "NMI Descent," highlighting Section 4: Persons of Northern Marianas Descent
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CNMI - 2005 The Hou Hawaiians, et al. v. Benjamin Cayetano, et al., Case, No. 98-15402   1999 46
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Representative Maria Peter to Jon Van Dyke regarding response to e-mail Message Dated February 24, 1999 (MPLT Loan Agreement)   3/3/1999 47
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Jon Van Dyke to Representative Maria T. Peter regarding drafting legislation or constitutional amendments for The Marianas Public Land Trust (MPLT)   9/20/1999 48
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Evelyn Fleming to Governor Pedro R. Tenorio regarding House Bill No. 12-171, CS1, "To authorize the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation (NMHC) payment to Marianas Public Land Trust (MPLT)   10/4/2000 49
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Pedro P. Tenorio to Benigno R. Fitial and Paul A. Manglona regarding Tenorio signing House Bill No. 12-171, CS1 into law. Bill becoming Public Law No. 12-27   10/19/2000 50
CNMI - 2005 House of Representatives Twelfth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature Public Law No. 12-27, House Bill No. 12-171, CS1. Final Bill   2000 51
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Governor Juan N. Babauta to Heinz S. Hofschneider and Paul A. Manglona regarding House Bill No. 13-001 being signed into law, proposed amendments attached   7/23/2002 52
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Dr. Jesus D. Camacho to the Editor regarding the issue of leasing land in the CNMI   3/29/2005 53
CNMI - 2005 Marianas Variety article regarding MPLA, Jesse Palacios, Azmar Corporation, and conflicts of interest   8/10/2005 54
CNMI - 2005 Danny C. Charfauros, et al. v. Board of Elections et al., Case, No. 99-15789   2001 55
CNMI - 2005 Roger S. Govendo, et al. v. Marianas Public Land Corporation, et al., Opinion, Appeal No. 90-036, Civ. A. No. 90-246   1992 56
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Froilan C. Tenorio to Jesus R. Sablan and Diego T. Benavente regarding Tenorio signing H.B. No. 10-238, H.D. 1, S.S. 1, S.D. 1 into law, "The MPLT - NMHC Home Financing Act of 1996" (Bill enclosed) 1) Blank post-it on page 2 highlighting Section 9(a)
2) Blank post-it on page 3 of bill highlighting section (a) regarding NMHC shall execute a comprehensive loan agreement
3) Blank post-it on page 8 of bill highlighting section (a) Eligibility
4) Blank post-it on page 9 of bill highlighting section (b) regarding The Secretary of Finance shall deposit all moneys received from public lands into the special trust fund upon receipt
1996 57
CNMI - 2005 Twelfth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, Third Regular Session, 2001. Public Law No. 12-71 Senate Bill No. 12-123. SD1. CD1.   2001 58
CNMI - 2005 Twelfth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, Second Regular Session, 2000. Public Law No. 12-23, H.B. No. 12-257, CD1, HD1   2000 59
CNMI - 2005 Tenth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, Third Regular Session, 1997. Public Law No. 10-57 H.B. No. 10-325   1997 60
CNMI - 2005 Tenth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, Third Regular Session, 1997. Public Law No. 10-49 H.B. No. 10-374   1997 61
CNMI - 2005 Tenth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, Second Special Session, 1997. Public Law No. 10-29 H.B. No. 10-238, HD1, SS1, SD1   1996 62
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Michael W. Dotts to Joaquin A. Tenorio regarding American Memorial Park Trust Fund Blank post-it on first page highlighting section regarding Restatement of the Law of Trusts, 2d, at Section 233 11/16/1998 63
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence between Stephen C. Woodruff and Jon and Randy regarding NMHC Loans, The Mission Statement of Statement of Investment Policy and Guidelines, ETIs, and changes in the CNMI   6/10/2002 64
CNMI - 2005 Marianas Public Land Trust v. Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands; Marianas Public Land Corporation, Case, No. 86-2956   1988 65
CNMI - 2005 Fax correspondence between Jon Van Dyke and Christine B. Matson, CNMI Bar Association regarding CNMI Scholarships Office grants and lack of promulgated regulations governing other scholarships (regulations and other information enclosed)   4/11/2001 66
CNMI - 2005 The Housing-Education-Health Fund Act of 2005, premises of the proposed Act and HB-XXX     67
CNMI - 2005 Independent Auditor's Report regarding Marianas Public Lands Authority     68
CNMI - 2005 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding a memo about Representative Janet Maratita Chair of Committee on Natural Resources     69
CNMI - 2005 Diana C. Ferreira v. Rosalia Mafnas Borja, et al., Case, No. 92-15523   1993 70
CNMI - 2005 Fourteenth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature Second Regular Session, 2004 H.B. No. 14-233; Second Special Session, 2005 H.B. No. 14-330; Second Special Session, 2004 H.B. No. 14-333   2004, 2005 71
CNMI - 2005 Questions for Antonette regarding MPLT RESTRICTED ACCESS 10/3/2005 72
CNMI - 2005 Memorandum from Jon M. Van Dyke to Trustees of the Marianas Public Land Trust regarding Legal Issues Related to the Status of the Trust Blank post-it on page 14 highlighting beginning of paragraph on "public lands in the CNMI are owned by persons of Northern Marianas descent" 1/3/2003 73
CNMI - 2005 Trial Motions, Memorandum, Affidavits. Memorandum from Antonette regarding Representative Maratita's questions regarding Indigenous peoples rights and the Marianas Public Land Trust   5/23/2005 74
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence between Jon Van Dyke and Representative Maria T. Peter regarding Jon Van Dyke's report, "Can a CNMI Scholarship Fund Be Limited to Persons of Northern Marianas Descent" 1) Blank post-it on page 5 highlighting first paragraph on MPLT-NMHC Home Financing Act of 1996
2) Blank post-it on page 6 highlighting first paragraph on Wabol v. Villacrusis
9/1/1998 75
CNMI - 2005 Nui Loa Price, et al. v. State of Hawaii, et al., Case, No. 88-15528   1990 76
CNMI - 2005 Northern Marianas Housing Corporation v. Marianas Public Land Trust, et al., Decision and Order, Civil Action No. 97-499; Opinion, Appeal No. 97-040 & 97-041, Civil Action No. 97-499 1) Blank post-it on page 5 highlighting section on the "The Analysis on Section 5(g) of the NMI Constitution"
2) Blank post-it on page 11 highlighting section on Aldan-Pierce v. Mafnas
1998 77
CNMI - 2005 Marianas Public Land Trust 2000 Annual Report 1) Blank post-it on page 1 highlighting section on NMHC ten year moratorium on having to repay loan
2) Blank post-it on page 23 highlighting sentence regarding "very complicated legal expenses"
3) Blank post-it on page 30 highlighting section on Economically Targeted Investments (ETI) for the local community
4) Blank post-it on page 39 highlighting Gross Public Land Lease Revenues Flowchart
5) Blank post-it on page 40 highlighting Marianas Public Land Trust General Fund Asset Investment Allocation graphs
2000 78
CNMI - 2005 Letter correspondence from Bruce M. MacMillan to Representative Diego T. Benavente regarding 1997 Annual Report for the Marianas Public Land Trust (1997 Annual Report enclosed) RESTRICTED ACCESS
1) Blank post-it on page 25 highlighting Changes in Principle Fund Balances chart
2) Blank post-it on page 34 highlighting Gross Public Land Lease Revenues Flow Chart
3) Blank post-it on page 6 of Financial Statements and Independent Auditors Report highlighting fourth paragraph of Section (1) Organization and Purpose on MPLT's fiduciary responsibility
8/21/1998 79
CNMI - 2005 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke and Representative Antonette R. Villagomez regarding meeting on June 5, 2005   5/24/2005 80
CNMI - 2005 Experts Discuss Idea of Marianas as U.S. State By Liberty Dones     81
CNMI - 2005 Adriano: House 'minority' bloc is the new majority, By Ulysses Torres Sabuco   5/10/2005 82
CNMI - 2005 PL 11-41 excerpts, Chapter II. Estimated Revenues     83
CNMI - 2005 WSRSL Alumni in Guam contact list RESTRICTED ACCESS   84
CNMI Separation of Powers Constitution of the Mariana Islands     85
CNMI Separation of Powers Northern Marianas Proposed Constitutional Amendments/Adopted Amendments No. 1-44     86
CNMI Separation of Powers Amendments to the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands     87
CNMI Separation of Powers Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands v. Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission et al., Declaratory Judgement, Civil Action No. 91-690     88
CNMI Separation of Powers Letter correspondence from Froilan C. Tenorio to Jesus R. Sablan and Diego T. Benavente regarding Article I, Section 102 and Article II, Section 203(a) of the Covenant   4/5/1994 89
CNMI Separation of Powers Ninth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature Memorandum from House and Senate Legal Counsel to Joint Leadership of the Ninth Legislature regarding EO 94-2. Does the Governor have the authority under Article III, Section 15 to reorganize the government   3/31/1994 90
CNMI Separation of Powers Executive Order No. 94-2, Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1994. Constitution, Article III, Section 15   1994 91
CNMI - Malua Peter - Sept. 1998 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding MPLT and whether or not public lands can be restricted to natives   9/3/1998 92
CNMI - Liz Rechebei Email correspondence from Liz Rechebei to Jon Van Dyke regarding a request for information   9/17/1997 93
CNMI - Liz Rechebei Pacific Daily News article, "Professor chides U.S> for push to change CNMI policy"   8/24/1997 94
CNMI - Liz Rechebei CNMI Council for the Humanities pamphlet, "Celebrating Freedom, Understanding, Protecting and Preserving Our Rights in a Democratic Society"   8/22/1997 95
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding initial interest in participating in the Marianas Public Land Trust (MPLT) project and fines and fees proposals   9/13/1999 - 11/13/2001 96
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding Overview of Training at Center for Fiduciary Studies (Marianas Public Land Trust trustees trip information)   2/13/2002 97
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding topics discussed at meeting with Marianas Public Land Trust trustees, drafting a letter to trustees, and background research   4/14/2002 - 5/13/2002 98
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding a summary of discussions on May 1, requests form Mariana Public Lands Trust trustees for updated report, and Outline of Issues (Marianas Public Lands Trust) enclosed   5/29/2002 99
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding potential "Rice problems" (Rice v. Cayetano) within the Marianas Public Lands Trust under current law, restructuring the Marianas Public Land Trust in terms of permitting funds, and structuring the "private trust" instrument   5/29-30/2002 100
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding a comparison of the Marianas Public Land Trust to the Bishop Estate, the option of converting to a private trust for natives' benefit, and whether or not trustees should maximize income   5/31 - 6/1/2002 101
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding disagreements about trust law and legal implications of Rice v. Cayetano in regards to who the trust money benefits   6/4/2002 102
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding conversion of the Marianas Public Land Trust to a private trust through means of a constitutional amendment/exploitation of Wabol case and further emphasis on potential Rice issues   6/3-4/2002 103
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding Economically Targeted Investments (ETIs), cy pres doctrine and intent of the "trust," and discussions about next conference call   6/6/2002 104
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding Mr. Dotts' legal advice, transferring of Marianas Public Land Trust funds, and the Mission Statement of the Statement of Investment Policy and Guidelines   6/10-11/2002 105
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding NMHC loans, response from Howard Willens to an inquiry for the trustees, and allocation of MPLT funds   6/12-23/2002 106
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding an enclosed copy of Randy's outline of the MPLT situation, the Bob Jones case, and Steve's request to remove Randy's post-script memo   6/29-9/7/2002 107
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding sufficient prudence and holding trustees liable, request of further analysis/findings for trustees, and lessons from Campbell Estate, Bishop Estate, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs   9/11-27/2002 108
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding examples of lawsuit titles in terms of trustees names, whether or not the Marianas Public Land Trust is considered a "juridical person," and drafting a memo to trustees   9/28-12/23/2002 109
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding a memo on equal protection issues/implications of Rice v. Cayetano, the issue of the General Fund as the beneficiary, and rescheduling meetings   12/22/2002-1/7/2003 110
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Jon Van Dyke, Stephen C. Woodruff, and Randall W. Roth regarding meeting scheduling with Marianas Public Lands Trust trustees, Trustees' interest in a constitutional amendment, and billing up to the final meeting in January, 2003   1/13-3/13/2003 111
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Stephen C. Woodruff to Jon Van Dyke and Randall Roth regarding signed engagement letter to collaborate on the MPLT project (letter to Juan S. Torres, Chairman of the Marianas Public Lands Trust, enclosed)   4/25-27/2002 112
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Marianas Public Lands Trust - For Discussion Sept. 16, 2002. Topics to be discussed by Randy, Steve, and Jon     113
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence between Melody K. MacKenzie and Jon Van Dyke regarding NWHI Fishing Rights Project   1/6/2003 114
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 United States of America v. Juan S. Demapan, Michael B. Kerschner, Hearing, Criminal Case No. CR 02-00005   2002 115
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Fax correspondence from Maria Pangelinan to Jon Van Dyke regarding Analysis Section of Constitution pertaining to Marianas Public Lands Trust and Portion of MPLT Annual Report explaining authority of MPLT   9/13/1999 116
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Steve Woodruff/Randy Roth conference call and Rice v. Cayetano   6/2002 117
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Marianas Public Land Trust - Outline of Issues and Jon Van Dyke's questions for Randy and Steve   5/29/2002 118
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 General Information regarding Pacific Northwest Native Americans and off-reservation fishing rights     119
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Trustee-Beneficiary and Attorney-Client Relationships: General Overview and Hawaii Case Study by Professor Randall Roth     120
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Japanese Investors Plan Major Development on Tinian   4/1/2003 121
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence form Stephen C. Woodruff to Juan S. Torres regarding Relevance of MPLT Issues, Interpretation of Article XI, Section 6(d) and (e), and a Progress Report - Legal Services Engagement   6/12/2002 122
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Marianas Public Land Trust (MPLT) Trustee Fees and letter correspondence from Stephen C. Woodruff to Juan S. Torres regarding Trustees Fees and Professor Roth   12/4/2002 123
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Juan S. Torres to Stephen C. Woodruff, Professor Roth and Professor Van Dyke regarding Termination of Professional Services Contract   1/2/2003 124
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding topics to be discussed at meeting with Marianas Public Land Trust trustees   1/17/2003 125
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Stephen C. Woodruff to Juan S. Torres regarding a Memorandum (for the trustees) by Professor Van Dyke   1/16/2003 126
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Randall W. Roth to Trustees of the Marianas Public Land Trust regarding Tentative opinions regarding issues that trustees have raised   9/29/2002 127
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Request for Proposals from the Marianas Public Land Trust for the purpose of reviewing the Article XI, Section 6 of the Constitution   10/5/2001 128
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Stephen C. Woodruff to Juan S. Torres regarding Report - Master Trust Document   12/31/2002 129
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Marianas Public Land Trust Project Team Workpaper Status Report. Outline of the situation and discussion regarding what must be done     130
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Summary and Discussion of challenges facing Marianas Public Land Trust project by Randall Roth     131
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Jon Van Dyke to Juan S. Torres and Trustees of Marianas Public Land Trust regarding summarization of issues raised about the powers and duties of the Trustees   9/28/2002 132
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Jon Van Dyke to Trustees of the Marianas Public Land Trust regarding a memorandum to address Legal Issues Related to the Status of the Trust   1/3/2003 133
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Northern Marianas Housing Corporation v. Marianas Public Land Trust, et al., Decision and Order, Civil Action No. 97-499   1998 134
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Convention Journal -- 23rd Day. Discussions between President Guerro, Floor Leader Rasa, Chairman Dela Cruz, Chairman Benigno Fitial, and Chairman Atalig regarding Committee meetings   11/9/1976 135
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Report to the Convention by the Committee on Personal Rights and Natural Resources regarding Committee Recommendation No. 5: Public Lands   11/4/1976 136
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Position Paper of the Marianas Public Land Trust regarding whether the distributions which have been made by the Marianas Public Land Trust for maintenance and development of the American Memorial Park Fund are reasonable and proper   6/15/1993 137
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Memorandum from T.R. Mitchell, General Counsel to MPLT regarding Expendability of Principal and Income In the American Memorial Park Fund   8/28/1990 138
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Steve Woodruff and Mike Dotts in Saipan   4/15/2002 139
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Froilan C. Tenorio to Jesus R. Sablan and Diego T. Benavente regarding Tenorio signing House Bill no. 10-374 into law, "To amend Public Law 10-29"   3/19/1997 140
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding the question of whether or not the Marianas Public Land Trust can expand principal for social investment     141
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding MPLT Trustees, Income, Investment, Public Trusts and Private Trusts   3/4/2002 142
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding an Analysis of Courts supporting the notion that trusts are self-executing   5/1/2002 143
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 OHA.org article regarding Office of Hawaiian Affairs background   9/28/2002 144
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Steve Woodruff, 5 Trustees, Who is the beneficiary and Competitors   11/12/2001 145
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Index of Resources Material including the TAB and Document 1) Blank post-it highlighting first page TAB 1, Professor Randall Roth
2) Blank post-it highlighting first page TAB 10, Romisher v. MPLC
3) Blank post-it highlighting second page TAB 14, Lizama v. Rios
4) Blank post-it highlighting second page TAB 19, Ronald B. Ravikoff and Myron P. Cruzan and TAB 20, John H. Langbein and Richard A. Posner
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CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Senate apportionment case and capital gains   9/12/1999 147
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Task list to draft a bill to have the interest income from Marianas Public Land Trust investment to go to the MPLT Board of Trustees     148
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from representative Maria T. Peter to Jon Van Dyke regarding fees for providing the legal services on the indigenous scholarship issue   9/14/1998 149
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email correspondence form Jon Van Dyke to Maria Peter regarding change of address, fees, and a list of questions for Maria Peter about the Marianas Public Land Trust project   10/22/1999 150
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Statement from Justice Ramon G. Villagomez, Supreme Court, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. Self Determination: The Case of the Northern Marianas     151
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Ron Barrineau and Fax correspondence to Gerald Berkley regarding enclosed messages that Van Dyke received from Saipan (public forum and flights)   7/28-30/1997 152
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Sam McPhetres, focus on Fiji, census data and the Covenant   8/13/1997 153
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jon Van Dyke's notes regarding Mike Philips - Chamorro Land Trust Act   8/21/1997 154
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Seventh Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature Third Special Session, 1991. Public Law No. 7-32, Senate Bill No. 7-73 offered by Senator Paul A. Manglona   3/15/1991 155
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Pacific Daily News article, "Tenorio speaks of independence"   8/7/1997 156
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Can a CNMI Scholarship Fund Be Limited to Persons of Northern Marianas Descent? List of Cases     157
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Eleventh Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, H.B. No. 11-14. First Regular Session, 1998. To establish a comprehensive CNMI post secondary financial assistance program     158
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands v. Daniel Atalig, Case, No. 83-1094X   1984 159
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Email Correspondence from Maria Peter to Jon Van Dyke regarding comments on Report of June 1   6/19/2000 160
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Concepcion S. Wabol, et al. v. Victorino Villacrusis, et al., Case, No. 87-1736   1990 161
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Jeanne H. Rayphand and Stanley T. Torres v. Miguel M. Sablan, et al., Case, No. Civ.A. 97-0029   1999 162
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Letter correspondence from Juan S. Torres to Stephen C. Woodruff regarding Marianas Public Land Trust RFP for Legal Services   4/22/2002 163
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Continuing Legal Education Program - Constitutional Law, Status Issues, and Indigenous Rights by Jon Van Dyke. Table of Contents   2001 164
CNMI Projects 1999-2002 Marianas Visitors Bureau, et al. v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, et al., Memorandum Decision and Judgement, Civil Action No. 94-0516   1994 165

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