NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
Two (2) seats are open this year, seats C & D. In order to be eligible to hold a position as a council member for Seat C or D, a person must meet the following qualifications: In order to be eligible to hold a position as a council member for Seats A, B, C, and D, a person must meet the following qualifications: Eighteen (18) years old or older by the date of the election in which the person seeks office; and Physically resided within the Nome/Solomon area for a period of one (1) year immediately preceding the date of the election in which the candidate seeks office.
Reasonable temporary absences shall not be used to establish that this requirement has not been satisfied; and No convictions within the last ten (10) years for any crimes which would be a felony in Alaska, except for State fishing and/or hunting convictions; and Enrolled as a tribal member of the tribe and, if required by the tribe's membership ordinance, a "Resident Member" as that status is defined by the membership ordinance; and Free of any physical or mental incapacity which would prevent the candidate from carrying out the duties of a council member.
Candidates must declare their candidacy in writing through a Letter of Intent in accordance with Section IV of the election ordinance. Letters of Intent must be received by the tribal council no sooner than sixty (60) days and no later than forty (40) days prior to the election in order for a candidate to have their name included on ballots. Letters of intent must be received between June 12th to July 3rd, 2023.
Elections will be held on Friday, August 11th, 2023. Election results will be announced during the Annual Tribal Gathering in Solomon on the last day of Frances Wright Youth & Elder Camp on Saturday August 12th, 2023 In order to be considered for council candidacy to the council and your name included on the ballot, you must submit a Letter of intent and disclosure form to the Village of Solomon.
A Letter of Intent must certify that the candidate resides in the Nome/Solomon area, is a tribal member eighteen (18) years old or older, include a disclosure form, and any other information the candidate wishes the tribal membership to know. The disclosure form requires that the candidate list prior criminal history and any current pending criminal charges. Contact the tribal coordinator for the form. Submit your Letters of Intent to admin@villageofsolomon.org. Online voting and absentee ballots will be available this year and mailed to you should your mailing address is on file with the office and once candidacy is announced.
