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The following rules have been adapted by the Election Board to
preserve the integrity of the Tribal Council election process. Pur
suant to the Grand Ronde Election Ordinance subpart (b) (3) (0),
the rules are as follows:
1. In disputes, as to compliance with the Election Ordinance, substantial
rather than complete compliance with the Ordinance shall be deemed ad
equate. 2. There will be an experienced advisor at all election polls.
3. When the ballots are being handled by the Election Board, there will be
at least two Board members present at all times. .
4. All Election Board members and their alternates, as their individual jobs
permit, will receive training annually.
5. Any duly enrolled tribal member who will be 1 8 years of age or older on
the date of the scheduled election shall have the right to vote provided he
she is duly registered. ,
6. Absentee ballots are to be mailed to the Election Board at P.O. Box 99,
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347.
7. Tribal members who drop by (walk-in) to the Board headquarters will
be dealt with on an individual basis, but will not be permitted inside the
working area.
8. The Election Board members do not claim to be professionals at signa
ture verification. However, if there is an obvious discrepancy in the signa
ture then the ballot will be rejected. If the signature on an absentee ballot
does not match the signature on the Voter's Registration Form that is on
file, a new ballot will be mailed to the voter, up to seven (7) days before the
date of the election. NOTE: A signature card and Voter's Registration
form are the same document. If you have submitted a notarized Voter's
Registration form to the Board, we will have your signature on file.
9. If an election is challenged, the challenger must pay a $75 administra
tive fee. If the result of the recount shows in favor of the challenger, the fee
will be refunded.
10. Irregularity shall be defined as, but not limited to: forgery or improper
handling of the ballots. Extreme irregularity shall be defined as, but not
limited to: fire or other damage to the ballots, theft of the ballots, tampering
with ballots, improper use of official election documents, or misrepresen
tation of tribal officials.
1 1. All petitions shall at a minimum contain a purpose statement, and have
space for a tribal member to: print name, roll number, address, phone num
ber, and signature. All petitions shall be submitted on standard-sized paper
at least 8-12 by 1 1 inches. Petitions will be circulated for at least 90 days,
but not more than one year.
1 2. There shall be no amendments to these Election Regulations after nomi
nations and prior to that election. .
13. Pursuant to the Election Ordinance, subpart (b) (3), the Board shall act
on any supportable allegation of Board member failure to perform Board
duties. The allegation must be in writing, , state a specific failure to per
form, and be signed by at least one witness to the alleged failure.
HEARING: The Board will give the accused Board member at least 10
days notice of a hearing to determine the validity of the allegations. The
accused Board member has the right to confront the accuser, to bring wit
nesses, and to present written evidence. The Board shall make its decision
within fourteen (14) days of the close of the hearing record. The accused
Board member shall take no part in the decision-making. The Board will
present written findings of fact to the Tribal Council, the accused Board
member, and the accuser within seven (7) days of making its decision.
Spring means fun at Day Use Park
Last year, the Fish and Wildlife component of
the Natural Resources Division completed the Day
Use Park on the reservation, which is open to any
one during the day for picnicking, walking and
hiking. Recently, staff from Education and Well
ness took some youth to the park for some explor
ing. Natural Resources invites tribal members and
their families to enjoy the park as the weather gets
warmer. Some rules have been established for
those wishing to use the park:
No fires are allowed within the park. Portable
gas, charcoal, and oil camp stoves may be used if
they are in safe operating condition.
No firearms, slingshots, archery equipment, BB
or pellet guns, or other similar devicesweapons
are allowed in the park, trails, or parking areas.
Hunting or trapping within the park is prohib
ited. Fishing is allowed, but Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife rules and regulations must be
followed when fishing on the reservation.
HNo picking or gathering of any plants (living or
dead), or natural minerals is allowed.
BNo alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed in the park.
BNo motorized vehicles, horses, bikes, or any
other device is allowed on the trails. Disabled
persons may use a motorized wheelchair, or any
other device that helps them access the trails.
BNo dogs are allowed in the park unless they are
on a leash.
HNo overnight camping in the park, parking lots,
or trail areas. This shall include trailers, campers,
tents, and motor homes.
BNo littering.
HPark is open from sunrise to sunset. No over
night camping is allowed.
DIRECTIONS: Take Agency Creek Road about 6
miles (stay on the left on the tar); when to tar ends
go to the right. When driving there during week
days, please use caution and watch for log trucks.
The park is open to everyone, please obey the rules.
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CAN YOU THINK OF
A BETTER WAY TO
SPEND YOUR DAY
OFF FROM SCHOOL?
Thanks to the Well
ness and Education
staff, local kids are of
ten invited to go on
field trips when school
is out for the day. A
recent trip was to the
Day Use Park on the
reservation.
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Front row from left: Nathan Mueller, Michael Marner, Leah Brisbois, Eric Sabin, Katherine
Warren, Anthony Sabin, Orin John Allen, Nassonja Torres, and Keif er Holsclaw. Back row
from left: Vernon Kennedy, Autumn Barker, Pearl Mekemson, Tressa Walker, Ali Holsclaw,
Doug Gore, and Dustin Harmon.