[Adopted 7-7-1994 by Ord. No. 94-08; amended in its entirety 6-19-1997]
The purpose of this article is to establish a procedure for selection of a Tribal Judge pursuant to Article V of the Menominee Constitution and Bylaws.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CHAIRPERSON
The person elected as the presiding officer of the Tribal Legislature.
[Amended 1-5-2012 by Ord. No. 11-32]
TRIBAL JUDGE
The person appointed to the office of Tribal Judge by a majority of no fewer than six votes of the Tribal Legislature for a term of years set forth in Article V, Section 2(c) and (d) of the Menominee Constitution and Bylaws.
TRIBAL LEGISLATURE
The governing body of the Menominee Tribe elected/appointed pursuant to the Menominee Constitution and Bylaws.
[Amended 1-5-2012 by Ord. No. 11-32]
To hold the office of Tribal Judge, a person shall meet the eligibility requirements of Article V, Section 4(a) of the Menominee Constitution and Bylaws.
A. 
Sixty days prior to the end of any Tribal Judge's term, the Chairperson shall cause to have posted for a thirty-day period notification that the position of Tribal Judge is open for application by tribal members.
B. 
In the event of a vacancy on the Tribal Court prior to the end of any Judge's term, the posting period shall be at the discretion of the Tribal Legislature.
C. 
Applications for the position shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by proof of education requirements.
D. 
The Chairperson's office shall schedule applicants for appropriate written examinations as required by the Constitution.
E. 
The Tribal Legislature shall schedule the date and time for interviews of all applicants.
F. 
The Tribal Legislature shall place the highest priority on appointment of a Tribal Judge, and in no event shall selection take more than one regular or special meeting.
G. 
The Tribal Chairperson shall swear in the Tribal Judge appointed under this article as soon as practicable.
H. 
The Tribal Legislature shall, by motion, name the appointed Tribal Judge and shall expressly state the term of office for such appointment.