St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: News & Resources

PRESS RELEASE

For release: Onerahtkha/April 5, 2008
For More Information Contact:
Public Information Office
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
412 State Route 37
Tel: (518) 358-2272 (ext.285)
Fax: (518) 358-9675

TRIBAL VOTERS REJECT SIX CHIEF SYSTEM
3 Chief Government Supported by Membership

ST. REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE - The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has voted to deny changing the Three Chief System to a new Six Chief System. In a community referendum held at the Tribe’s Community Building on Saturday, April 5th, eligible tribal voters had the opportunity to accept or reject the restructuring. The actual referendum question was, DO YOU APPROVE OF CHANGING THE CURRENT THREE CHIEF SYSTEM TO A SIX CHIEF SYSTEM? YES OR NO.

The Tribe’s Election Board has released the unofficial results as follows: 50 “Yes,” 184 “No,” with 2 spoiled/voided ballots. The Board will certify official results on April 14, 2008.

The second ballot, which presented three options to accomplish the restructuring was not considered since voters were against the change.

The Governance Committee will continue to study and recommend tribal reforms to make the Tribal Government more open and transparent so that community members can participate in the legislative process and Council decisions. More changes will be presented to the community in the future.

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		PRESS RELEASE For release: Onerahtkha/April 5, 2008 For More Information Contact: Public Information Office St. Regis Mohawk Tribe 412 State Route 37 Tel: (518) 358-2272 (ext.285) Fax: (518) 358-9675 TRIBAL VOTERS REJECT SIX CHIEF SYSTEM 3 Chief Government Supported by Membership ST. REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE - The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has voted to deny changing the Three Chief System to a new Six Chief System. In a community referendum held at the Tribe’s Community Building on Saturday, April 5th, eligible tribal voters had the opportunity to accept or reject the restructuring. The actual referendum question was, DO YOU APPROVE OF CHANGING THE CURRENT THREE CHIEF SYSTEM TO A SIX CHIEF SYSTEM? YES OR NO. The Tribe’s Election Board has released the unofficial results as follows: 50 “Yes,” 184 “No,” with 2 spoiled/voided ballots. The Board will certify official results on April 14, 2008. The second ballot, which presented three options to accomplish the restructuring was not considered since voters were against the change. The Governance Committee will continue to study and recommend tribal reforms to make the Tribal Government more open and transparent so that community members can participate in the legislative process and Council decisions. More changes will be presented to the community in the future. --30-- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Mohawk people.