This is a power point show that lasts about 4 minutes. It shows the results from an on-line poll of Sault Tribe Members. The results are based on 300 responses. Note: The sample was not randomly drawn and is not representative of the total population.
2. Based on 300 Responses via email Not randomly drawn Not a representative sample of population If you would like to complete the survey, have pencil and paper ready for the hyperlink address at the end of the presentation
4. Are you....(please check all that apply) Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections?
5. Are you....(please check all that apply) Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections? Registered to Vote in the BIA Secretarial (Constitutional) Elections?
6. Are you....(please check all that apply) Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections? Registered to Vote in the BIA Secretarial (Constitutional) Elections? Not Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections?
7. Are you....(please check all that apply) Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections? Registered to Vote in the BIA Secretarial (Constitutional) Elections? Not Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections? Not Registered to Vote in the BIA Secretarial (Constitutional) Elections?
8. Are you....(please check all that apply) Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections? Registered to Vote in the BIA Secretarial (Constitutional) Elections? Not Registered to Vote in Sault Tribe Board and Chair Elections? Not Registered to Vote in the BIA Secretarial (Constitutional) Elections? I don't know
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10. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall direction of the Sault Tribe (using a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being very low satisfaction and 5 being very high satisfaction)
11. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall direction of the Sault Tribe (using a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being very low satisfaction and 5 being very high satisfaction) very low satisfaction
12. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall direction of the Sault Tribe (using a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being very low satisfaction and 5 being very high satisfaction) very low satisfaction moderately low satisfaction
13. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall direction of the Sault Tribe (using a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being very low satisfaction and 5 being very high satisfaction) very low satisfaction moderately low satisfaction No Opinion
14. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall direction of the Sault Tribe (using a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being very low satisfaction and 5 being very high satisfaction) very low satisfaction moderately low satisfaction No Opinion moderately high level of satisfaction
15. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall direction of the Sault Tribe (using a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being very low satisfaction and 5 being very high satisfaction) very low satisfaction moderately low satisfaction No Opinion moderately high level of satisfaction very high level of satisfaction
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17. Are your more likely to vote YES or NO to amend the Sault Tribe Constitution to read: SECTION 1. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the board of directors and exercise any lawful authority delegated the chairperson by the board of directors. The chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie unless otherwise provided in the tribe’s constitution and bylaws
18. Are your more likely to vote YES or NO to amend the Sault Tribe Constitution to read: SECTION 1. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the board of directors and exercise any lawful authority delegated the chairperson by the board of directors. The chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie unless otherwise provided in the tribe’s constitution and bylaws YES, I will vote to Amend the Constitution to this language
19. Are your more likely to vote YES or NO to amend the Sault Tribe Constitution to read: SECTION 1. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the board of directors and exercise any lawful authority delegated the chairperson by the board of directors. The chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie unless otherwise provided in the tribe’s constitution and bylaws YES, I will vote to Amend the Constitution to this language NO, I will not vote to Amend the Constitution to this language
20. Are your more likely to vote YES or NO to amend the Sault Tribe Constitution to read: SECTION 1. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the board of directors and exercise any lawful authority delegated the chairperson by the board of directors. The chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie unless otherwise provided in the tribe’s constitution and bylaws YES, I will vote to Amend the Constitution to this language NO, I will not vote to Amend the Constitution to this language I DON'T KNOW, as I do not have enough information to decide
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22. Given the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Bernard Bouschor did not have 'Executive Immunity' in the case to recover the $2.66 million he paid out to 7 of his supporters following the 2004 election…Do you believe the Tribal Board should vote to escrow Bouschor's pay pending the outcome of this case?
23. Given the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Bernard Bouschor did not have 'Executive Immunity' in the case to recover the $2.66 million he paid out to 7 of his supporters following the 2004 election…Do you believe the Tribal Board should vote to escrow Bouschor's pay pending the outcome of this case? YES, put his Tribal Board salary in an account that he can collect if he prevails in the case
24. Given the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Bernard Bouschor did not have 'Executive Immunity' in the case to recover the $2.66 million he paid out to 7 of his supporters following the 2004 election…Do you believe the Tribal Board should vote to escrow Bouschor's pay pending the outcome of this case? YES, put his Tribal Board salary in an account that he can collect if he prevails in the case NO, do not interrupt his pay
25. Given the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Bernard Bouschor did not have 'Executive Immunity' in the case to recover the $2.66 million he paid out to 7 of his supporters following the 2004 election…Do you believe the Tribal Board should vote to escrow Bouschor's pay pending the outcome of this case? YES, put his Tribal Board salary in an account that he can collect if he prevails in the case NO, do not interrupt his pay Don't Know
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27. The Sault Tribe Code requires that any member of the Tribal Board of Directors be licensable under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, but since Bernard Bouschor has not obtained a MI Gaming License in the early 20 months since he was elected to the Tribal Board, what do you think the Board should do?
28. The Sault Tribe Code requires that any member of the Tribal Board of Directors be licensable under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, but since Bernard Bouschor has not obtained a MI Gaming License in the early 20 months since he was elected to the Tribal Board, what do you think the Board should do? Remove him from the Tribal Board and hold a Special Advisory Election to fill his vacated seat
29. The Sault Tribe Code requires that any member of the Tribal Board of Directors be licensable under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, but since Bernard Bouschor has not obtained a MI Gaming License in the early 20 months since he was elected to the Tribal Board, what do you think the Board should do? Remove him from the Tribal Board and hold a Special Advisory Election to fill his vacated seat Suspend him from the Tribal Board of Directors until he obtains a MI Gaming License
30. The Sault Tribe Code requires that any member of the Tribal Board of Directors be licensable under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, but since Bernard Bouschor has not obtained a MI Gaming License in the early 20 months since he was elected to the Tribal Board, what do you think the Board should do? Remove him from the Tribal Board and hold a Special Advisory Election to fill his vacated seat Suspend him from the Tribal Board of Directors until he obtains a MI Gaming License Nothing
31. The Sault Tribe Code requires that any member of the Tribal Board of Directors be licensable under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, but since Bernard Bouschor has not obtained a MI Gaming License in the early 20 months since he was elected to the Tribal Board, what do you think the Board should do? Remove him from the Tribal Board and hold a Special Advisory Election to fill his vacated seat Suspend him from the Tribal Board of Directors until he obtains a MI Gaming License Nothing No Opinion
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33. Since the former Chief of Police and Unit 3 Tribal Board Member Fred Paquin's arrest and arraignment for 16 federal criminal indictments, what action should the Tribal Board take?
34. Since the former Chief of Police and Unit 3 Tribal Board Member Fred Paquin's arrest and arraignment for 16 federal criminal indictments, what action should the Tribal Board take? Terminate his employment immediately
35. Since the former Chief of Police and Unit 3 Tribal Board Member Fred Paquin's arrest and arraignment for 16 federal criminal indictments, what action should the Tribal Board take? Terminate his employment immediately Continue to employ him until the case is resolved
36. Since the former Chief of Police and Unit 3 Tribal Board Member Fred Paquin's arrest and arraignment for 16 federal criminal indictments, what action should the Tribal Board take? Terminate his employment immediately Continue to employ him until the case is resolved No opinion
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38. Given the allegation that several Members of the Tribal Board of Directors acted to protect Fred Paquin's employment and insisted he be placed back to work during the FBI's investigation of Paquin, what action should the Tribal Board take?
39. Given the allegation that several Members of the Tribal Board of Directors acted to protect Fred Paquin's employment and insisted he be placed back to work during the FBI's investigation of Paquin, what action should the Tribal Board take? The Board should engage a 'special investigator' from the U.S. Attorney's office to determine if Members of the Tribal Board conspired to put Paquin back to work so he could destroy evidence in Paquin's federal criminal case
40. Given the allegation that several Members of the Tribal Board of Directors acted to protect Fred Paquin's employment and insisted he be placed back to work during the FBI's investigation of Paquin, what action should the Tribal Board take? The Board should engage a 'special investigator' from the U.S. Attorney's office to determine if Members of the Tribal Board conspired to put Paquin back to work so he could destroy evidence in Paquin's federal criminal case The Board should do nothing
41. Given the allegation that several Members of the Tribal Board of Directors acted to protect Fred Paquin's employment and insisted he be placed back to work during the FBI's investigation of Paquin, what action should the Tribal Board take? The Board should engage a 'special investigator' from the U.S. Attorney's office to determine if Members of the Tribal Board conspired to put Paquin back to work so he could destroy evidence in Paquin's federal criminal case The Board should do nothing Don't know
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43. Thank you for watching! The hyperlink is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P6ZK9DP to take the on-line quiz. Just type this in your internet browser and hit enter. Grouped results will be published at: http://saulttribeupdates.com/