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Secretarial Election on the Horizon

The decision to adopt a three-branch government will soon be in the hands of Sault Tribe members by voting “yes” or “no” in a federally administered secretarial election.

Previously, the goal for the election was for it to take place by late September. However, due to the magnitude of constitutional changes providing the framework for what will essentially be a new Sault Tribe Constitution, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, under federal regulations, has up to 180 days to complete the election. This may result in the election taking place later this year.

As such, the Secretarial Election Board will be meeting to adjust the election timeline and will soon be issuing a notice on when Sault Tribe members may expect to cast their votes.

In the meantime, to ensure ballots and election information are received, tribal citizens are encouraged to verify their mailing address is up to date with Tribal Enrollment.

For more information on the upcoming secretarial election visit here.

Proposed 3-Branch Amended Sault Tribe Constitution

Proposed 3-Branch Amended Sault Tribe Constitution Redline

Details: Category: Home; Published: 25 June 2020

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —A special meeting of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will be held at the held at the Kewadin Casino, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., June 30, beginning at 3 p.m. Please remember, due to the tribal State of Emergency, board of directors meetings remain closed.

Resolutions on the agenda are: Lease Modification - EDC; Auth Right of Way; Tribal Sidewalks Projects; Lease Amendment – Escanaba Tribal Center; MI Coalition to End Domestic/Sexual Violence; under budget modifications: ACFS – Family Violence –CARES ACT, ACFS – Sexual Services – Underserved, ACFS – CSBG – CARES ACT, ACFS – CCDF-CARES ACT, ACFS – Title IV –B Subpart 2, ACFS – ICWA Title IV B, ACFS – Title IV B – CARES ACT, CDC CoVid 19, Elderly Nutrition – CARES ACT, Health – COVID Response , SAMHSA STOPR, Health – Great Lakes ITC – Covid, Emergency Preparedness, Health Admin, 3rd Party, Wellness Program, 3rd Party, Road to Wellness, 3rd Party, Sault Walk In Clinic, 3rd Party and Health Sault Optical , IHS Special Diabetes, Perinatal Opioid, Health Sault Housekeeping Maintenance, Judicial Services, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Grant, Juvenile Detention Operations, COPS TRGP 2015, Ed – Early Head Start/Head Start-CARES ACT, Am. Emergency Order

Under New Business, board concerns will be discussed.

Resolutions