JOB ADVERTISEMENT
CHIEF JUSTICE – STANDING ROCK SUPREME COURT
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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is soliciting applications for the position of Chief Justice of the Standing Rock Sioux Supreme Court.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court and Supreme Court are Courts of record, having civil and criminal jurisdiction over all causes of action subject to Tribal Jurisdiction of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The Standing Rock Supreme Court hears all appeals from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court’s Criminal, Civil, Children’s Courts and convenes at Fort Yates, North Dakota a minimum of four (4) times a year.
The Justices of the Supreme Court are Constitutional Officers of the Tribe, subject to ratification by two-thirds of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council. The Chief Justice is subject to a retention vote by a majority of the voters of the Tribe at the next regular Tribal Election after his/her initial appointment by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council.
Minimum Statutory Requirements : Candidates for the Office of Chief Justice of the Standing Rock Sioux Supreme Court must meet the following qualifications mandated by Title I. of the Tribal Code of Justice:
Title 1-301 . To be eligible to hold the office of Chief Justice, a person must: (1) be at least 25 years of age; (2) be of high moral character and integrity; (3) have never been convicted of a criminal offense, other than traffic offenses, for which a punishment of imprisonment was imposed; (4) not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services; (5) be physically able to carry out the duties of the office; and (6) be qualified to be admitted to practice under the relevant provision of Section 1-601 of this Title. The Chief Justice must have a degree in law from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of any State or Federal court.
Compensation : Compensation for the Chief Justice is Negotiable.
Applicants: Applications shall be in writing, to include a professional resume, legal qualifications, Proof of Bar Membership, letters of recommendation and any other submissions at the option of the applicant. All applications will be considered on merit.
Applications for the Chief Justice of the Standing Rock Sioux Supreme Court shall be Mailed or Emailed to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND , or By Email to: dagard@standingrock.org .