Section 6. Removal of Judges.

Section 6. Removal of Judges.

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.

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