William Kirkland named associate commissioner of the National Indian Gaming Commission
He will continue to serve as the assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior.
US.- The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has announced that William Kirkland has become its new associate commissioner for a three-year term. He will continue to serve as the assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior.
NIGC associate commissioner Sharon Avery said: “We are pleased to have Mr. Kirkland join the commission. His background and commitment to public service will strengthen the agency’s work and strengthen our ongoing support to tribal gaming regulators.”
Kirkland commented: “The Trump administration supports tribal sovereignty and economic development. Gaming is an important contributor to the economic success of many tribes. I look forward to working alongside my fellow commissioners and NIGC staff to support a strong regulatory framework that upholds the integrity and success of Indian gaming.”
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act established the NIGC with three members, each serving three-year terms. The president appoints the chair with the advice and consent of the Senate, and the Secretary of the Interior appoints both associate members.
In April, the NIGC announced the departure of vice chair Jean C. Hovland. Hovland had served in the position since 2021.
