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Editor,
In the March 6, 2014 minutes of the CSKT, two board members of Eagle Bank came before the Tribal Council to request a grant from the capital fund in the amount of $100,000 to be used to train a tribal member to take over the presidency of Martin Olson, current president, who will be resigning in March 2015. Eagle Bank is not in a financial position to add a full-time transitional/training position at this level. When one of the council members asked who the tribal member was, he was informed it is Joe Durglo. What makes the Council believe that Durglo, with no background in banking, would make the very best choice? We were told that they put this item up on the five-day rule, which was up on Tuesday, March 11. What happened to Indian Preference, and advertising for the position to get the best possible candidate, without having to shell out $100,000? This is totally without merit.
In another area, former Polson council member Steve Lozar was appointed to a position in the Legal Department in water rights. He was appointed without advertising and without competition. How does the Council know Lozar is the best candidate for the position without competition and advertisement?
Durglo and Lozar were voted out this past election by the tribal membership because they were no longer acceptable in their council positions. Why would they want them back into positions they did not or would not compete for? Indian Preference is there for a reason, and just because you were once a councilperson does not mean you can be appointed without advertising and without competition.
If you feel this is wrong, please call your council representative and let them know. These two people were voted out of office for a reason. This is an urgent request.
Jeri Roullier
St. Ignatius
