ELE.1.3.010 Election Committee
(a) The Election Committee shall be established on the day of the Caucus as established pursuant to ELE.1.5.010 (c) of this ordinance, by virtue of nominations by the general membership, and shall be composed of seven (7) nominated and elected band members along with one designated member from the Enrollment Department ("Enrollment Clerk"), who does not vote in matters before the Election Committee or Election Executive Committee.
(b) The duties of the Election Committee shall be to develop procedures in accordance with this ordinance, run an orderly election, hear and attempt to resolve any grievances and irregularities, and to provide election and voter education.
(c) In the event that grievances and irregularities cannot be resolved by the Election Committee, they shall be referred to the Tribal Court for resolution.
(d) The Election Committee shall meet as soon as possible after the Caucus to select an Executive Committee.
(e) The Tribal Governing Board has adopted a "Code of Ethics" (Attachment "D") which governs the conduct of the members of the Election Committee. Each member of the Election Committee shall receive a copy of the "Code of Ethics" and shall be required to sign a copy of such, stating that they have read the "Code of Ethics" and agree to abide by its provisions during their tenure on the committee. The members of the Election Committee are given the same three (3) working day period to sign the Code of Ethics. In the event that a member of the Election Committee does not sign the Code of Ethics, they shall be removed from the Election Committee and the Election Committee Alternate shall be asked to fill the position.
(f) If a member of the Election Committee fails to sign the acceptance form, then that member shall be removed from the Election Committee and the alternate (the next highest vote getter) shall be asked to fill that position. The alternate must sign the Code of Ethics in accordance with subsection (e) above.
(g) No one person shall serve on the Election Committee who is a direct relation of a nominee or candidate.
(h) Election Committee Members Pay
(1) Election Committee members shall be paid a stipend for each meeting of the Election Committee as well as a daily stipend for each Election Day (including primary, general, or recount). The Election Committee member's stipend amount(s) shall be established by the Tribal Governing Board. Any member of the Election Committee who is an employee of the Tribe or an employee of a tribal entity shall be allowed to receive release time pursuant to PAP.1.7.070(d); PAP.4.7.070(d); PAP.5.7.070(d); PAP.7.7.070(d); or PAP.9.7.080(d) to attend Election Committee meeting held during normal working hours.
(2) Meals (lunch and/or dinner) for Election Committee Members for Election Day (including primary, general, or recount) shall be provided by the Tribal Governing Board.
(3) Mileage reimbursements shall be provided to Election Committee members upon submission of proper documentation,
(4) Checks for mileage reimbursements and/or compensation for working on Election Day shall be distributed according to Accounting Department policy as established in Chapter PAP.10 Governmental Fiscal Policies and Procedures.
(i) Election Day Worker Pay
(1) Election Day Workers shall be paid a daily stipend, as established by the Tribal Governing Board, as Compensation for working on each Election Day (including primary, general, or recount).
(2) Meals (lunch and dinner) for Election Day Workers shall be provided by the Tribal Governing Board.
(3) Mileage reimbursements shall be provided to Election Day Workers as approved by the Election Committee, upon submission of proper documentation,
(4) Checks for mileage reimbursements and/or compensation for working on Election Day shall be distributed according to Accounting Department policy as established in Chapter PAP.10 Governmental Fiscal Policies and Procedures.