The chairman of the Fort Peck Tribes of Montana was removed from office on Monday.

The tribal council voted 11-1 to remove John Morales for failing to carry out several duties, including signing a pipeline-related lease. The council said the Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved of the process.

Morales was suspended last month and has contested the tribal council's actions. He called a general council meeting on Sunday where voters ousted most of the council.

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Tribal board removes chairman from office (The Great Falls Tribune 6/15)

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