TRIBAL COUNCIL SEEKS LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM PERSONS TO SERVE ON AS CHIEF JUDGE OF THE NHBP TRIBAL COURT (TRIAL COURT). The Tribal Council is soliciting letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in being appointed to serve as Chief Judge of the NHBP Tribal Court. The individual appointed to this position would be appointed to a term of office which expiring on December 31, 2014. Letters of interest must be submitted no later than December 15, 2010 to be considered. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and statement of qualifications (or resume) to: Homer A. Mandoka, Tribal Council Chairperson, 2221 1 ½ Mile Road, Fulton, Michigan 49052.
Qualifications for Appointment: In accordance with the NHBP Constitution, persons interested in being appointed to the Tribal Judiciary must agree to undergo an extensive background investigation. The qualifications of prospective appointees are determined by the Tribal Council in accordance with the qualifications for office contained in Article X of the NHBP Constitution which include the following:
- Has attained the age of thirty (30) years;
- Is a licensed attorney in good standing; and
- Has never been convicted of a violent crime, felony or a crime of fraud.
The Tribal Council may elect to interview applicants for appointment to this position.
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