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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: News; Published: 04 August 2011

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Tribe Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the Kewadin Casino and Convention Center, Sault Ste. Marie. The meeting will be preceded by Matters from the Membership at 5:00 p.m.

First on the agenda is a motion for “Interim Chairperson Appointment.” Under Resolutions, the board will consider “Promise Neighborhoods Grant,” “Funding for Treaty Rights Protection Appellate Court Case” and 2011 budget modifications for “Nunn’s Creek Rehab Hatchery,” “ACFS – Advocacy Resource Center,” “Big Bear – Pro Shop” and “Enterprise Capital Expenditures – Midjim Sault.” Under New Business, the board will consider an Inland Conservation Request, Relinquishments and Committee Resignations / Appointments.

For more information, call Joanne or Tara at (906) 635-6050 or (800) 793-0660, ext. 26337 or 26338.