TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
October Election News
Elders’ Council Meeting
hy Kurtis Harker, Election Hoard Vice Chairman, 800-922-1399 or 541-444-2532
The Election Board has approved the timeline/schedule for the 2009 Gen
eral Election and a few' rules regarding the Candidate's Fair and candidate's
Oct. 11 • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Chinook Winds Casino Resort
statements.
Candidate's Statements: The Election Board now will be responsible for
accepting and approving all candidate's statements. We have chosen to adopt
many of the rules that govern statements in Siletz News. Statements will be lim
ited to 450 words and not contain any personal attacks. One photo (optional)
can be accepted with statements. Candidate's statements cannot be posted on
Tribal property.
Candidate's Fair: This year, the Candidate’s Fair will be held Dec. 14, 2008.
The fair was moved from January to December to encourage more participation
from the General Council. Hopefully, the weather will be mild enough to draw
Tribal members from outside of the Siletz area to attend.
This year, the Candidate's Fair will take place before the deadline to file tor
candidacy. The deadline to file for candidacy is Dec. 24 by 4 p.m. In order to
participate in the Candidate's Fair, you must be declared and certified by the
Election Board prior to Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.
Tribal members who plan on waiting until the last day to declare will not be
allowed to participate in the Candidate's Fair. The Candidate s Fair will be from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and mediated by the Election Board chairman.
Mise. Changes: The Election Board no longer will provide mailing labels
for candidates. All candidates will need to request and purchase their own from
the Enrollment Department.
For more information, please contact Shirley Walker at
800-922-1399, ext. 1225; 541-444-8225; or shirleyw@ctsl.nsn.us
Natural Resource Committee
Vacancy
Deadline for consideration to fill the vacant committee
term ending February 2010 is Oct. 31, 2008
Any Tribal member interested in serving on the Natural Resource Com
mittee must fill out the following form and return it to the address below
prior to Oct. 31. 2008.
Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes oi Siletz
Indians. Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council. P.O. Box 549. Siletz,
OR 97380-0549; fax 541-444-8325.
Name:__________________________________ Roll No:
Address:__________________________________________________________
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Timeline/Schedule
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Appointment to the committee will be made at the Regular Tribal Coun
cil meeting in November 2008. If you have any questions, please call Mike
Kennedy at 800-922-1399, ext. 1232, or 541-444-8232.
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Tribal Children Need You
Ballots will be mailed out the week of Jan. 5, 2009.
In September, we had 10 Tribal members register to vote who were eligible
but not registered in previous elections. We also had 1 1 Tribal members register
who became eligible this year. Great job, everyone!
Do you value Siletz Native culture and want to help
preserve it? If so, please consider fostering for the Tribe.
The Siletz Tribe needs loving, stable, nurturing homes in
all areas.
If you are interested, please contact Shawna Henarie,
foster care certifier, at 541-444-8275 or 800-922-1399.
ext. 1275; or visit www.ctsi.nsn.us/icw.html.
Youth ... Get Registered to Vote!
Election Board Applications Due
"You have the power to change the face of Oregon politics ... By voting,
you have the ability to make politicians listen, to drive policy direction and to he
a part of the greatest experiment in government - democracy. Registering to
vote is the first step in making your voice in government count, hut remember,
you also have to vote. Voting is the most important and effective way for you to
participate in our democracy.
Bill Bradbury, Secretary of State
Deadline for Consideration for the
2008/09 Election Board is Oct. 6, 2008
Tribal Elections
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Any Tribal member interested in serving on the Election Board must fill
out the following form and return it to the address below prior to Oct. 6, 2008.
Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes ot Siletz
Indians. Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz,
OR 97380-0549; Fax: 541-444-8325.
Name:__________________________________ Roll No:__________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
State:
City:
Telephone: Day (
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Tribal Council will review applications and approve appointments at the
Regular Tribal Council meeting in October 2(M)8. I! you have any questions,
please call Tracey Worman at 800-922-1399. ext. 1284. or 541-444-8284.
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Deadline to declare and file for candidacy if you plan to
participate in the Candidate's Fair
Candidate's Fair - Tribal Community Center (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Deadline to file for candidacy for Tribal Council
Deadline to submit candidate’s statement and photo
Official list of candidates posted
Deadline to withdraw candidacy and not be included in
voter’s pamphlet
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Siletz News
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October 2008
It comes once a year when Tribal members come together to elect their lead
ers. It's also once a year when everyone eligible can come together and voice
their opinion by voting. This year is no different.
We have at least 900 eligible not registered Tribal members who are missing
out on the opportunity to voice their opinions. This year, the Election Board has
a mission to get as many Tribal members registered as possible. We encourage
everyone to educate themselves on the candidates and the current issues that
affect our Tribe.
The Election Board also mailed out registration cards to Tribal members
who had cards already on file that were more than five years old. We already
have received more than half back - more than 350 in the last couple weeks.
That is awesome and we thank those who have updated their cards. This is
going to help the Election Board greatly with signature verifications. Great job,
everyone!
It you have any questions about Tribal elections, please feel tree to contact
any Election Board Member - Tracey Worman, Felicia Carmona or myself.