Removal of Sherwood Valley Tribal Chairman Hazel Ramirez

The Issue

Under the Constitution and Bylaws of Sherwood Valley Rancheria, currently registered as Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, this petition calls for the removal of Tribal Chairman, Hazel Ramirez, to stop her from continually violating the Constitution & Bylaws and Tribal Ordinances, disregarding her duties and obligations to the Tribe, disobeying Tribal Council motions and the wishes of the General Council, and to stop her from placing her personal interests over the interests of the Tribe. The petitioners cite the following reasons for removal:

  1. Refusal to recognize the Tribal Council members duly elected on March 9, 2024.
  2. Refusal to carry out the duties of the Tribal Chairman.
  3. Refusal to preside at Tribal Council meetings.
  4. Taking actions contrary to our Constitution and Bylaws.
  5. Barring General Council members from voting.
  6. Harassment and bullying of tribal employees.
  7. Violating confidentiality.
This petition had 84 supporters

The Issue

Under the Constitution and Bylaws of Sherwood Valley Rancheria, currently registered as Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, this petition calls for the removal of Tribal Chairman, Hazel Ramirez, to stop her from continually violating the Constitution & Bylaws and Tribal Ordinances, disregarding her duties and obligations to the Tribe, disobeying Tribal Council motions and the wishes of the General Council, and to stop her from placing her personal interests over the interests of the Tribe. The petitioners cite the following reasons for removal:

  1. Refusal to recognize the Tribal Council members duly elected on March 9, 2024.
  2. Refusal to carry out the duties of the Tribal Chairman.
  3. Refusal to preside at Tribal Council meetings.
  4. Taking actions contrary to our Constitution and Bylaws.
  5. Barring General Council members from voting.
  6. Harassment and bullying of tribal employees.
  7. Violating confidentiality.

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