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Hoopa
Valley Tribal Code
Last
amended: 2005
Title
12 - Improper Conduct
ORDINANCE NO: 4-80
DATE
APPROVED: DECEMBER 18, 1980
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SUBJECT:
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PROHIBITION
OF IMPROPER CONDUCT AT TRIBAL OFFICES AND SURROUNDING PREMISES
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WHEREAS:
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The
Hoopa Valley Tribe did on June 20, 1972, adopt a Constitution and
Bylaws which was approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs
on August 18, 1972, and Article IX, Section 1( k) of this Constitution
and Bylaws authorized the Hoopa Valley Tribe "to promulgate
and enforce ordinances governing the conduct of members of the Hoopa
Valley Indians"; and,
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WHEREAS:
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The
interests of the Tribe require that Tribal Officers, employees,
members, and guests participating in and/ or attending meetings
sponsored or conducted by the Hoopa Valley Business Council act
appropriately, follow the directives of the Chairman, and not disrupt
the proceedings; and,
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WHEREAS:
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The
interests of the Tribe require that Tribal Officers, employees,
members, and guests conducting business at tribal offices, or any
office( s) of a subdivision of the Tribe, act appropriately, follow
the directives of the Chairman or immediate supervisor of the respective
office or premises, and not disrupt the orderly working environment
of any Tribal Officer( s), employee( s), or guest( s); and
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WHEREAS:
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It is in the best interests of the Tribe and its members that the
offices and premises of the Tribe be maintained such that an orderly
and safe atmosphere shall be provided for the efficient working
order of the Tribe and its employees. The interests of the Tribe
and its members are further benefited by all parties maintaining
a courteous and businesslike decorum while at tribal offices or
on tribal premises;
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NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
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That
the participation and activity of tribal officials, employees, members,
and guests in meeting conducted or sponsored by the Hoopa Valley
Business Council or its entities and at tribal offices or on tribal
premises shall conform to such rules and regulations of the Hoopa
Valley Business Council and its entities as may be promulgated from
time to time and that all "Improper Conduct at Tribal Offices
and Surrounding Premises" as defined herein shall be prohibited.
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BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
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That
"Improper Conduct at Tribal Offices and Surrounding Premises"
shall mean any conduct which threatens the health and safety of
participants at meetings, disrupts the orderly functioning of
a tribal office and tribal employees, endangers tribal property,
or obstructs the orderly functioning of a meeting or tribal office,
and more specifically, includes but is not limited to the following:
1.
Partaking of intoxicating beverages or illegal non-prescription
drugs;
2.
Use and/ or possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons;
3.
Continuation of any action or behavior after the Chairman of
the meeting has ruled it out of order;
4.
Continuation of any action or behavior after the immediate supervisor
of a tribal office or department has requested that such activity
be refrained from for the benefit of maintaining a safe and
business-like atmosphere for tribal employees and other personnel;
5.
Verbal and/ or physical assaults upon tribal officials, employees,
or guests which threaten the efficient working atmosphere of
tribal offices and their immediate premises.
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BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
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That "Improper Conduct at Tribal Offices and Surrounding Premises:
shall be grounds for the removal of any person or persons from any
meeting or tribal office or said office's surrounding premises.
Any person found to be engaging in such improper conduct shall be
requested to voluntarily remove himself or themselves from the premises
by the Chairman of the meeting or immediate supervisor of the respective
tribal office. If removal is not done on a voluntary basis, the
assistance of local police authorities shall be employed and any
and all legal action shall be taken against a person requested to
leave on the basis of the foregoing herein. |
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CERTIFICATION
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I,
the undersigned, as Chairman of the Hoopa Valley Business Council,
do hereby certify that the Hoopa Valley Business Council is composed
of eight members of which 6 were present; constituting a quorum
at a Regular meeting thereof; duly and regularly called, noticed,
convened, and held this 18th day of December 1980; and that this
ordinance was duly adopted by a vote of 5 for with 0 against;
and that said ordinance has not been rescinded or amended in any
way.
DATED
THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1980.
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DALE RISLING, CHAIRMAN
HOOPA VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL |
ATTEST:___________________________
DEIRDRE R. YOUNG, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY |
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ORDINANCE NO. 4-80
DATE APPROVED: December 18, 1980
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