Ogema definition

Ogema or “Tribal Ogema” means the chief executive officer of the Tribe elected by majority vote of the members of the Tribe or the person authorized to perform the duties of the Ogema in his/her absence.
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Examples of Ogema in a sentence

  • Included: All professional and nonprofessional employees, including temporary employees with appointments of 90 days or more, of the White Earth Health Center, Public Health Service, Ogema, Minnesota.

  • All Board members, excluding the Tribal Council members serving on the Board and the Ogema if serving, will be entitled to compensation if reasonable and supported by the Board.

  • Upon failure to get re-elected to their position on Tribal Council, Council shall submit a replacement name to the Ogema for recommendation and a formal resolution on same appointing that individual to the board.

  • Any vacancy occurring for any reason in the number of Board Members may be filled by appointment by the Tribal Council, acting as Member, upon a recommendation of an appropriately qualified individual from the Ogema.

  • Three (3) individuals who have substantial experience in business, tribal government, finance or accounting, government contracting or procurement and/or human resources, appointed by the Ogema and ratified by Tribal Council.

  • To prevent any potential for undue influence of either Council or Ogema, neither shall be able to take a position as an employee within this Holding Company or subsidiary entity until the expiration of six (6) months from the date of their last official day as an elected tribal leader.