Section 6. 

Removal of Judges.

(a) A judge shall be removed by the Tribal Council for:

      (1) Final conviction of a felony by any tribal, federal or state court while serving as judge.

            (A) The Tribal Council may suspend a judge charged with a felony pending the outcome of the trial and any appeals, and an interim judge may be appointed for the period of the suspension.

(b) A judge may be disciplined or removed by the Tribal Council, by a vote of at least five (5) members of the Tribal Council, for:

      (1) Converting tribal property or monies for personal use;

      (2) Final conviction of three misdemeanors by any tribal, federal or state court while serving as judge;

      (3) Unnecessary and repeated delays in hearing matters filed in the Courts; or

      (4) Violation of the Judicial Code of Ethics.

(c) A judge shall be given full and fair opportunity to reply to any and all charges for which he or she may be disciplined or removed. A judge who is disciplined or removed may appeal directly to the Court of Appeals.