The mission of the Spokane Tribal Enrollment Committee is to serve the Spokane membership by
maintaining the enrollment ordinance; and to ensure current and accurate, cooperative management of the
membership rolls.
ARTICLE II – THE AUTHORITY
The Spokane Tribal Business Council by the Constitution of the Spokane Tribe, Article III, Section 3, have
the authority by resolution to establish an Enrollment Committee to carry out all matters regarding the
enrollment of the membership of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
ARTICLE III – OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers: The officers of the Committee shall be a Chair, and a Vice Chair, the
Secretary position will be the responsibility of the Enrollment officer.
Section 2 – Chair:
The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the Committee. The chair shall
be responsible for the completion of the Tribal Council recommendation sheets maintaining the Enrollment
Committee actions. The Chair may not act on behalf of the Committee on matters which require action by a
majority of the full Committee. Election of the Chair position is done annually.
Section 3 – Vice Chair: The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the absence or
incapacity of the Chair and, in case of the resignation or death of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall perform the
Chair’s duties until such time as a new Chair is appointed by the Committee. Election of the Vice Chair is
done annually.
Section 4 – Secretary: The secretary of the Committee is the Enrollment Officer. The Secretary
shall keep the records of the Committee. Duties include recording all votes, keeping a record of the
proceedings of the Committee, in journal of proceedings, and performing all duties required of this office. In
the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, the Secretary shall preside.
Section 5 – Enrollment Officer: The Enrollment Officer shall be hired through the Tribe’s regular
hiring practices. The Enrollment Office shall supervise/direct all activities of the Enrollment office. In
accordance with the Enrollment Ordinance, this individual is directly responsible for safeguarding,
maintaining current rolls, preparing all documents for the approval or denial of Tribal Enrollment.
Section 6 – Election or Appointment: The Chair, Vice Chair shall be elected at the first quorum
of all five Committee members, position 1 will serve one (1) year; position 2 & 3 will serve for two (2) years;
positions 4 & 5 will serve for (3) years, original staggered terms for the Committee set up . From thence all
positions will be for three year terms, to provide for Committee continuity as appointed by the Tribal
Business Council. All members are to apply for a position on the Committee in the event of vacancy or
completion of term. The Committee will review applicants and recommend to the Tribal Business Council for
appointment.
Section 7 – Removal: Committee members may be removed by the Tribal Business Council or the
Enrollment Committee for serious inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. Failure to participate
in three (3) consecutive meetings shall constitute position abandonment and cause for removal from the
Committee. The member shall have the opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel, and to present
witnesses in his/her behalf. In the event of removal of any Committee member, a record of the proceeding,
together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed with the Tribal Business Council.
Section 8 – Resignation: Committee members may voluntarily resign from the Committee by
submitting a written letter of resignation to the Chair.
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