Constitutional Amendment Education Meeting in Grand Ronde, OR
A detailed overview of the constitutional amendment process for an upcoming federal election in Grand Ronde, OR. The content covers important dates, proposed changes to amendment language, and new sections introduced. The process, timeline, and key amendments are discussed, providing insights into the election procedure and requirements.
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Constitutional Amendment Education Meeting Grand Ronde, OR (Hybrid) August 21, 2024
Process This election is a federal election and will be conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for the Tribe in accordance with Federal Regulations. You must register again for this election, even if you are registered for Tribal elections. Education will continue throughout this process.
Timeline September 9, 2024 The Tribe will submit the request for the election; the election will then be authorized by the BIA. September 14, 2022 The first Election board meeting must be held before this date. The Election Board will set the timeline for the following dates: Date packets and registration forms mailed out to all eligible members. Registration deadline and voting list posted. Voter list challenge deadline. Date to send out ballots Election Day Election challenge deadline
Section 1 proposed changes: with a requirement to possess Grand Ronde Indian Blood and that you must descend from a Grand Ronde parent or grandparent (as long as that ancestor was not enrolled in error). The 1999 Amendment requirements are removed including the requirement to be born to Tribal member and to have a parent enrolled at the time of your application. The definition of Grand Ronde blood is being updated. A definition of Enrolled in error is being added. The 1999 Amendment requirement to have an ancestor on the Restoration Roll is removed. The 1/16 Blood quantum requirement is removed and replaced
Section 3 proposed changes: ordinance, and adds a requirement to maintain the enrollment ordinance. Removes the requirement to within six months enact an
Section 4 proposed addition: This is a new section that adds an annual limit on the number of new members each year. The limit is set at 150. Tribal Council may increase the limit to no more than 200. The limit does not apply to minors under 6 months old or children who are subject to child welfare proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: How many people must register for the election? A: There is no minimum number of registered voters required. Q: How many votes does it take to pass the Amendment? A:2/3 of the members who have registered to vote, must vote in favor of the Amendment for it to pass. Q: How many registered voters must vote? A: 30% of the qualified voters must vote for the election to be valid.
Frequently Asked Questions Cont. Q: If we are removing the 1/16 Blood Quantum requirement, why are we keeping a definition of Indian Blood? A: We are aware of a couple of individuals who are enrolled but do not have Indian Blood. They were adopted by a Tribal Member and enrolled as if they were biological children. This occurred prior to DNA requirements. This provision will prevent their descendants from being eligible for enrollment. Q: Does the 5 Year Relinquishment Still Apply? A: Yes, this amendment does not change the 5 year relinquishment requirement, it will still apply to all applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions Cont. Q: When Would the Constitutional Amendment Election be Held? A: The election would take place this Fall / Winter (2024). Q:What Materials Can I Look at to Get Caught Up on the Issue? A: The Tribe has a number of different materials available for members including but not limited to Smoke Signals articles, special issues of the TilixamWawa, the 2012 audit report, the 2021 White Paper on Enrollment, enrollment workshop material(s), a staff generated research report on potential paths forward and the Tribe s most recent projection analysis. To obtain copies of any of the items listed above please reach out to Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org. Q: Will I have to Register to Vote in the Constitutional Amendment Election? A Yes. The Constitutional Amendment Election is an election that is conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. As a result, you will have to register to vote in the election. Registration packets will be mailed to all eligible voters this Fall. We will be sure to provide you with an update on timing as more information becomes available. Q: What if the Constitutional Amendment Fails? A: If the constitutional amendment fails the Tribal Council will need to discuss next steps with Tribal staff and Tribal members.
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