A. In order to advance the goals of free and good government, to provide ethical guidance to the Tribe’s officials, to improve the level and quality of public service, and to protect, promote, and strengthen the faith and confidence of the people of the Tribe in its government, any violation of this chapter by an elected official or tribal official of the Tribe is subject to the following penalties, in addition to those allowed under the Constitution of Wilton Rancheria or other laws of the Tribe.

B. The Tribal Court shall make a final decision of whether a violation has occurred. If a violation is proven, the Tribal Court shall assess an adequate penalty for the violation. The penalties may include, without limitation, restitution of any improperly received benefit, a monetary fine reflecting the severity of the violation, censure, or recommendation for termination of appointment or removal from office.

C. Any elected official or tribal official who is found to be in violation of this chapter due to the embezzlement of tribal funds shall be immediately removed from all tribal bank accounts, and the tribal official shall be immediately removed from office.

D. A final determination by the Tribal Court that an elected official violated this chapter may lead the Tribal Council to initiate removal pursuant to Article X of the Constitution.

E. If, after investigation and hearing, the Tribal Court determines that any federal, state, or tribal criminal statute has been violated, it shall immediately report such finding to the Chairperson.

F. All penalties are enforceable in Tribal Court. (Res. 2021-43; Res. 2019-46; Res. 2016-36; Res. 2015-2)