MCC.1.12.010 Administrative Sanctions [Suspended]

(a) Upon a finding that there has been a violation of any provisions of this ordinance, the Tribal Governing Board, pursuant to Section MCC.1.11.050 of this ordinance, will impose any or all of the following penalties or sanctions:

(1) Issuance of a private reprimand to such person, with or without suspension of any or all other sanctions provided herein.

(2) Issuance of a written public reprimand, which shall be entered into such person's permanent record of office and upon the permanent record of the Tribe, according to provisions of applicable Tribal laws and procedures.

(3) Accordingly, any Elected Official shall be subject to discipline, including suspension without pay or other benefits and removal pursuant to Article III, § 7 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

(4) Suspension from office and forfeiture of all compensation and benefits accruing there from, for not less than thirty (30) calendar days nor for more than one (1) year.

(5) Removal, discharge or termination from office in accordance with Article III, § 7 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

(b) No sanctions or penalties provided herein shall limit any other powers of the Tribal Governing Board, or of any other entity or administrative officials or employees under other applicable law, rules, regulations or procedures of the Tribe.

(c) Administrative Leave. A person accused of a crime which would preclude him or her from serving as an Elected Official, if found guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction, may be suspended from his or her position with or without pay until such time guilt or innocence has been established.

(1) If the allegations are not substantiated, the Elected Official may be restored to his or her full official duties and responsibilities.

(2) In those cases where allegations have resulted in prosecution and conviction, and after exhaustion of all appeals, the Elected Official shall, upon conviction, immediately relinquish his or her position on the Tribal Governing Board. Elected Officials of the Tribe, who have been convicted under the provisions of this section, may be removed pursuant to Article III, § 7 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, if they do not voluntarily relinquish their positions.