MUNISING, MI-- A member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors has been removed from her position.
According to the Tribe’s website, a decision to remove Rita Glyptis from Unit V in Munising was issued Thursday. Glyptis had been convicted in Tribal court for possession of marijuana last May.
The removal opinion and order states the Tribe “has a zero tolerance policy as to illegal drugs, an interest in a membership that is free from illegal drugs, and keeping illegal drugs off the reservation.” It says that warrants Glyptis’ removal.
An open hearing was held December 3 at the Tribal Center in Munising.
The Board of Directors must now appoint a Tribal member to fill the vacant seat.
