A. Whenever anyone believes or has cause to believe that a pending action or issue could involve a conflict of interest for him/herself or another Tribal Council member or Tribal official, he or she shall notify the Tribal Council of the potential conflict and provide such detail as is necessary. Tribal members and other persons may also bring potential conflicts of interest to the attention of the Tribal Council.

B. When a potential conflict of interest is brought to the Tribal Council, the Tribal Council member or other Tribal official with the conflict must either:

C. In making its determination as to whether an actual conflict of interest exists, the Tribal Council may consult with the Tribe’s legal counsel.

D. The Tribal Council member or other Tribal official with the potential conflict cannot participate in any votes on the issue of whether he/she has a conflict, but can provide information as to the nature of the business, employment or personal relationship that gives rise to the potential conflict of interest.

E. If the Tribal Council determines there is a conflict, the Tribal Council member or other Tribal official with the conflict must then refrain from participating in the matter. [Adopted 10/11 § 2(C).]