Resolution No. SI-R18-032: Authorization of Council Attorney Contract Act of 2019
At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 19th day of December, 2018, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo') is a sovereign and self-governing Tribe, recognized as such by the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the sovereign authority of the Pueblo is vested in its Council, Governor, Courts, and the People; and
WHEREAS, the Council is authorized to make laws and appropriate funds for the Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the Council has identified the need for legal counsel to assist with the development of laws for the Pueblo and the operations of the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council has utilized the services of experienced lawyers from the law firm of Robert J. Lyttle, PC, Attorneys at law ("Attorneys") for at least seven (7) years to provide legal advice and assistance in a cost-effective manner, and the Council wishes to continue these services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby approves the continuation of the Attorneys' legal representation of the Council including the authorization and approval of a sole-source contract with the Attorneys.
AUTHORIZATION OF COUNCIL ATTORNEY CONTRACT ACT OF 2019
Section 1. Authorization of Council Attorney Contract Act of 2019
This enactment shall be known as "AUTHORIZATION OF COUNCIL ATTORNEY CONTRACT ACT OF 2019" ("Act").
Section 2. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Council has identified the need for legal counsel services to assist with the development of laws for the Pueblo and to provide advice on the operations of the Council; and
(b) The Council has utilized the services of experienced lawyers from the law firm of Robert J. Lyttle, PC, Attorneys at Law ("Attorneys") for at least seven (7) years to provide legal advice and assistance in a cost-effective manner, and the Council wishes to continue these services.
Section 3. Authorization of Contract
The Council hereby approves the continuation of the Attorneys' legal representation of the Council including the authorization and approval of a sole-source contract with the Attorneys (Exhibit A).
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on December 19 , 2018, at a meeting with a vote of in favor, opposed, abstaining and absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Stuart Christian | ||||
| Glenda Fred-Weahkee | ||||
| Terrence K. Garcia | ||||
| Thelma Gonzales | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| Raymond J. Martinez | ||||
| Tim Martinez | ||||
| James L. Naranjo | ||||
| Leon T. Roybal | ||||
| Irene Tse-Pe |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:
Resolution No. SI-R18-032 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 19th day of December, 2018, pursuant to the Governing document of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Agreement"), GOVERNOR, Sec. 4(c), and will become effective after signature by the Governor or veto override by the Council.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
{ } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:
On this __________ day of _______________________, 2018.
Perry M. Martinez, Governor
Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2018.
Override of Governor's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Stuart Christian | ||||
| Glenda Fred-Weahkee | ||||
| Terrence K. Garcia | ||||
| Thelma Gonzales | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| Raymond J. Martinez | ||||
| Tim Martinez | ||||
| James L. Naranjo | ||||
| Leon T. Roybal | ||||
| Irene Tse-Pe |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2018, at a meeting with a vote of ______ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining and _____ absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
AUTHORIZATION OF COUNCIL ATTORNEY CONTRACT ACT OF 2019
Section 1. Authorization of Council Attorney Contract Act of 2019
This enactment shall be known as "AUTHORIZATION OF COUNCIL ATTORNEY CONTRACT ACT OF 2019" ("Act").
Section 2. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Council has identified the need for legal counsel services to assist with the development of laws for the Pueblo and to provide advice on the operations of the Council; and
(b) The Council has utilized the services of experienced lawyers from the law firm of Robert J. Lyttle, PC, Attorneys at Law ("Attorneys") for at least seven (7) years to provide legal advice and assistance in a cost-effective manner, and the Council wishes to continue these services.
Section 3. Authorization of Contract
The Council hereby approves the continuation of the Attorneys' legal representation of the Council including the authorization and approval of a sole-source contract with the Attorneys (Exhibit A).
