In accordance with the Tribe’s Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance (“Ordinance”) enacted Ohiarí:ha/June 28, 2021 ; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is seeking one (1) qualified tribal member to act as an alternate for the Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”). Successful candidate shall be appointed by Tribal Council Resolution to serve a term of three-years and receive compensation at a rate of $200/month.
Under the Ordinance, the duties and responsibilities of the CCB shall include, but not be limited to:
- Accept, review, approve, or disapprove cannabis license applications including those required under this Ordinance including, but not limited to, applications for cultivation, processing and retail store licenses;
- Adopt rules to impose and collect any fees or fines necessary to the regulation of cannabis including fees imposed under this Ordinance;
- Adopt cannabis regulations and rules after consultation with the CCO;
- Approve the issuance of cannabis orders recommended by the CCO under Tribal Ordinances, including this Ordinance, including but not limited to: orders to cease and desist, closures of facilities, suspension and revocation of licenses as necessary to protect public safety;
- Monitor the regulation of all activities of cannabis licensees; and
- Keep accurate records of all matters within the CCB’s duties.
Qualifications for Alternates of the CCB shall be as follows:
- Alternate members must be tribal members and are not required to have any special qualifications.
No member of the CCB shall actively participate in, or be employed by a Registered Entity or any other entity or business that is subject to regulation under the Tribe’s Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance.
All qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest and current resume to Cathy Mitchell, Executive Assistant/Board Liaison, at cathy.mitchell@srmt-nsn.gov or in person/by mail to:
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Attention: Cathy Mitchell
71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way
Akwesasne, NY 13655
Deadline: September 15, 2023