Marie Stone Filed Complaint with Tribal Court

The Tribe has received notice of a lawsuit filed by Marie Stone pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution as an expelled member seeking review of the Tribal Council's decision and alleging other claims. Article VIII, Section 2(c) provides that "[i]n the event the decision of the Tribal Council to expel the member of the Tribal Council in question is upheld by the Tribal Judiciary, the office shall be deemed vacant and filled in accordance with Section 4 of this Article." The Complaint was filed in Tribal Court and the Honorable District Court Judge, Jan Morris, will preside over the matter. We will continue to keep you apprised on the Tribal Court proceedings related to the expulsion and vacancy of the office of the Treasurer.