Special Council Meeting Addresses Budget Vote

By Iretta Tiger

HOLLYWOOD — On Jan. 27, the Tribal Council held a special meeting in the auditorium at the Tribal headquarters. The meeting was regarding the outcome of the recent election for the recall of the 2004-2005 Tribal Budget.

However, before the Council could vote on the recall of the budget, a Tribal citizen interrupted. After much discussion, the Council voted to acknowledge the recall of the budget. It was determined that a meeting would be held on each reservation where Tribal citizens would be able to review the budget.

According to the Tribal Constitution, a new budget must be created within 60 days of Jan. 27.

Also on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the continued funding of Tribal government operations. Both resolutions were approved.