Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico - Tribal Law

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Pueblo de San Ildefonso Code.

2.4.1.110 Violations of the Code of Ethics

A Governor who, during his/her term, is convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, gross neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or misconduct reflecting on the dignity and integrity of the government, may be removed from office.

If the Governor is formally charged with a crime in any court, other than a traffic ticket or other minor infraction, he/she shall be immediately suspended from receiving any monetary compensation from the Pueblo including all official travel and expenses; provided, that monetary compensation and travel expenses shall resume if the criminal charges against the Governor are dropped or dismissed, or upon the final outcome of the court proceeding.

If the Governor is formally notified by the Council that the Council has formally initiated the process to remove the Governor from office, he/she shall be immediately suspended from receiving any monetary compensation from the Pueblo including all official travel and expenses; provided, that monetary compensation and travel expenses shall resume if the Council fails to remove the Governor from office or upon the expiration of thirty days, whichever is sooner.

Original url: https://law.sanipueblo.org/us/nsn/san-ildefonso/council/code/2.4.1.110

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