What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearing Officer position at Nottawaseppi Huron Band Potawatomi Indians?
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON POTAWATOMI ELECTION BOARD POSTING
NHBP ELECTION BOARD SEEKS LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM PERSONS TO SERVE AS ELECTION HEARING OFFICER. The NHBP Election Board exercises oversight of all tribal elections including general and special elections, referendums, and constitutional amendments. See NHBP Tribal Election Code, 3 NHBPTC §3.1 et seq.
The NHBP Election Board is soliciting letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in serving as an Election Hearing Officer to expeditiously resolve election disputes and challenges in accordance with tribal law. The individuals appointed to this position would each serve a three-year term of office expiring on February 29, 2028. Letters of interest must be submitted no later than December 30, 2025, to be considered.
NHBP Election Board, composed of Tribal citizens appointed by Tribal Council, maintains exclusive authority over tribal elections. The NHBP Tribal Constitution vests the Board with this authority. Within that authority, the NHBP Election Code establishes the process for resolving election disputes and challenges. The Board will randomly select an appointed Hearing Officer. Should a dispute or challenge arise, a hearing officer will be selected to hold a formal hearing, hear sworn testimony, review evidence, and reach an impartial and fair determination based on the merits of the complaint; all within a narrow time frame to ensure a speedy election process.
: In accordance with the NHBP Constitution, persons interested in serving as a Hearing Officer must agree to undergo an extensive background investigation and will be interviewed by members of Tribal Council, the NHBP Election Board, and Tribal Court in order to determine their suitability for the appointment. The qualifications of prospective appointees are determined by the Tribal Council in accordance with the qualifications contained in the NHBP Tribal Election Code, 3 NHBPTC §3.1-32(D), and include the following:
- Has attained the age of thirty (30) years;
- Is a licensed attorney in good standing in any state;
- Must be admitted to the NHBP Tribal Court Bar;
- Is familiar with and knowledgeable in NHBP law and the Seven Grandfather Teachings;
- Has at least five years of administrative law experience or one year of experience as a sitting administrative law judge, judge, referee, or magistrate;
- Is not an employee or member of NHBP or presently serving, or a candidate for, a seat on the elected Tribal Council; and
- Has never been convicted of a violent crime, felony, or a crime of fraud.
Election Hearing Officer(s) are compensated for services at a competitive hourly rate. In accordance with the NHBP Constitution, “the amount of compensation shall not be reduced during such person’s term of office.” Election Hearing Officers are also reimbursed for reasonable expenses including travel to and from NHBP.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (OR RESUME) TO:
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Election Board
Attn: Chris Mandoka
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, MI 49052
LETTERS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 30, 2025.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $250.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 10 per week
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $250