[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the
Menominee Indian Tribe as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-7-1982 by Ord. No. 82-11;
amended in its entirety 1-19-2012]
The purpose of this article is to ensure the integrity of Menominee
government; to provide limitations on permissible activities of tribal
officials, whether elected or appointed; to carry out the intent of
Article XVII, Conflict of Interest, Menominee Constitution; and to
respond to the concerns of tribal members who presented a resolution,
"Conflict of Interest," to the General Council of December 5, 1981,
which resolution was approved by a majority of tribal members in attendance.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any person employed by Menominee tribal government who is
paid for services.
Any person, elected or appointed, to the Tribal Legislature;
members of the Enrollment Committee; members of the Election Commission;
Tribal Judges; and Clerk of Court.
A.Â
It shall be a conflict of interest for any Tribal Judge to be a member
of any tribal committee, commission, or board during his/her term
of office.
B.Â
The Clerk of Court shall not serve on any tribal committee, commission,
or board, nor shall he/she engage in the private practice of law during
his/her tenure as Clerk of Court.
C.Â
Tribal Legislators, during their term of office, shall not serve
as elected officials on the Menominee Town and County Board of Supervisors.
D.Â
Tribal Legislators, during their term of office, shall not serve
as members of the Menominee Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
E.Â
It shall be a conflict of interest for any Tribal Legislator or Director
of Tribal Programs to have a business relationship which results in
monetary compensation with an entity of any kind that proposes to,
or does, have a business relationship with the Tribe.
F.Â
It shall be a conflict of interest for any Tribal Legislator to represent
any party or entity in a court or proceeding where the Tribe is a
defendant in the action.
G.Â
Except for lawfully provided-for compensation which is paid from tribal money, payment of any kind, whether in money, goods, or services, made to a Tribal Legislator for actions which have been taken as a Tribal Legislator is prohibited. Acceptance of such payment shall constitute a violation of this article and shall subject the Tribal Legislator to the provisions of § 77-4 of this article.
