The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is seeking one (1) qualified Board Member for the Tribal Residency Board (“Board”). The board consists of five (5) Board Members and two (2) Alternate Board Members, who will substitute for Members in the event of vacancies and absences. Tribal Council shall appoint the initial Board Member with a Tribal Council Resolution. Compensation is currently set at $400 a month per Board Member and $200 a month per Alternate, based on attendance.
Under the Ordinance, Board Members at a minimum must satisfy all of the requirements applicable to elected officials:
1. Be a Member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe;
2. Be at least twenty-five (25) years old;
3. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a serious crime;
4. Be willing to take, and must pass, a background check administered by the Tribe;
5. Preference will be given to candidates who possess at least a two (2) year of degree from an accredited college or university for the initial appointed Board; and
6. Willing and capable of maintaining communications through technology (email, texts, mobile phone) so as to be accessible to the Board.
Once appointed, Residency Board Members must fulfill certain duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to the following:
- Adhere to Board By-Laws and be responsible for performing its duties in accordance with the Ordinance, including drafting any regulations or hearing procedures in compliance with Tribal law;
- Administer and distribute Residency Permit forms and applications;
- Make all decisions required by the Board as set forth in the Ordinance and in Board Regulations. This shall include, at a minimum, decisions regarding qualifications of applications for Residency Permits, renewal and revocation of Permits;
- Maintain accurate and organized records regarding Board activities and all actions the Board takes under this Ordinance including all of its decisions regarding residency. This may also include creating a Database of all Residency Permits and related data; and
- Report to the Tribal Council and Tribal Clerk on a regular basis on its activities.
For any further questions, please contact Cathy Mitchell, Boards and Commissions Director at 518-358-2272 ext. 2167 or via email at cathy.mitchell@srmt-nsn.gov.
All qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest outlining the required qualifications possessed with a current resume to the office of Boards and Commissions at boardscommissions@armt-nsn.gov or in person/by mail by January 27, 2025 to:
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Attention: Residency Board Selection Committee
71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way Akwesasne, NY 13655