AKWESASNE – (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2026) The Tribal Ethics Officer is notifying Tribal membership that Sub-Chief Derrick King has formally filed an appeal in response to the Ethics Commission’s decision issued on April 21, 2026. The original decision found Sub-Chief King in violation of Sections E1 and E2 of the Tribal Ethics Ordinance following a hearing held on April 15, 2026.
E1. Elected Officials shall not disclose confidential materials presented, considered, or discussed in executive or closed session without the approval of all parties involved, except where authorized under a tribal open records law.
E2. No elected official shall use or disclose confidential information gained in the course or by reason on their official position or activities to further their own economic or personal interest or that of anyone else.
The filing of an appeal initiates the creation of a new Ethics Commission to hear the original case. Once the commission has been seated, additional information regarding a new open hearing date and time will be communicated to membership as it becomes available.
Sub-Chief King remains suspended from office pending the outcome of the appeal.
A redacted copy of the original decision remains accessible to Tribal members through the members’ portal.