Opposing group says it should control Tribes
Sheriff held mediation session today in Chiloquin
The court was scheduled to hold a hearing on a lawsuit filed by tribal members who say they and others legally removed the Tribes’ current council in late November. The group was seeking the court’s interpretation of the tribal constitution on the issue.
But tribal officials say the contract for the tribes’ only judge has expired and she’s not yet been granted another one. When she arrived to hear the lawsuit, she was reported for trespassing.
The incident is the latest chapter in an ongoing battle between the two political factions fighting for control of tribal government.
Sheriff Tim Evinger said he held an hour-long mediation with the opposing groups, resulting in the judge recusing herself from hearing the lawsuit. Another tribal judge would be sought to consider it.
Those representing the opposing parties say the issue may need to be resolved by the entire tribe, though.
“This is going to have to be a tribal decision,” said Taylor David, tribal spokeswoman, “and it’s going to have to involve the general council.”
About 15 people sought to remove the sitting tribal council members in November, requiring sheriff’s deputies to intervene. The individuals said they’d held a recall election after a canceled general council meeting and installed others as new tribal council members.
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