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Hoopa Valley Tribal Code

Last amended: 2005


Title 12 - Improper Conduct



ORDINANCE NO: 4-80

DATE APPROVED: DECEMBER 18, 1980

SUBJECT:

PROHIBITION OF IMPROPER CONDUCT AT TRIBAL OFFICES AND SURROUNDING PREMISES

WHEREAS:

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,

WHEREAS:

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,

WHEREAS:

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

WHEREAS:

 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;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

 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.

 

CERTIFICATION

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.
  _________________________________________
DALE RISLING, CHAIRMAN
HOOPA VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL
ATTEST:___________________________
DEIRDRE R. YOUNG, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY		  


ORDINANCE NO. 4-80
DATE APPROVED: December 18, 1980

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