Chapter MCC.1 Tribal Government Code of Conduct of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians [Suspended] PreambleThis ordinance is enacted pursuant to the inherent sovereign authority of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians relating to the operation of the Tribal Government and the delivery of governmental services, which predates its Treaties of 1825, 1826, 1837, 1842, 1847 and 1854 with the United States Government. In the implementation of this inherent sovereign authority, Articles III and V of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, empowers the Tribal Governing Board to: "determine its own procedures" Article III, § 6; and "to regulate, by enactment of ordinances, the conduct of business within the territory of the Band," Article V, § 1 (n). As leaders of the Odaawa-Zaaga'iganing Nation, the Tribal Governing Board will represent the citizens (members) by acknowledging the traditional and cultural values of Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth. The Tribal Governing Board shall exhibit the highest level of integrity and fairness while representing the needs of the entire Tribe. The Tribal Governing Board shall provide effective leadership while being held accountable to make fair and informed decisions. The Tribal Governing Board shall strengthen government-to-government by enacting legislation further protecting Tribal Sovereignty. This ordinance sets forth standards by which Elected Officials will conduct themselves in order to protect and promote Tribal integrity and to enhance the ability of the Tribe to achieve its objectives in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. This ordinance is also intended to guide and direct all Elected Officials in dealing with situations they may encounter while in office thereby assisting Elected Officials in making the right choices when confronted with difficult decisions.Subchapter MCC.1.1 Introduction [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.1.010 – MCC.1.1.080Subchapter MCC.1.2 General Definitions [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.2.010 – MCC.1.2.010Subchapter MCC.1.3 Principles [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.3.010 – MCC.1.3.070Subchapter MCC.1.4 Conflict of Interest [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.4.010 – MCC.1.4.030Subchapter MCC.1.5 Fiduciary Duty [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.5.010 – MCC.1.5.060Subchapter MCC.1.6 Employment, Compensation and Benefits [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.6.010 – MCC.1.6.280Subchapter MCC.1.7 Confidentiality [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.7.010 – MCC.1.7.050Subchapter MCC.1.9 Vehicle Driver Certification [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.9.010 – MCC.1.9.060Subchapter MCC.1.10 Miscellaneous [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.10.010 – MCC.1.10.010Subchapter MCC.1.11 Implementation and Compliance [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.11.010 – MCC.1.11.090Subchapter MCC.1.12 Sanctions and Penalties [Suspended]§§ MCC.1.12.010 – MCC.1.12.010
