Salway suspended Jacobs in October for allegedly mismanaging tribal funds, but a tribal judge later reinstated the treasurer. The council Monday adopted resolutions encouraging a tribal judge to hold Salway in contempt for violating previous court orders that said Salway did not have the authority to fire Jacobs. Council members considered trying to hold a special council meeting Tuesday to talk with those who have complained about financial mismanagement. But that idea fell through when council Vice Chairman Wilbur Between Lodges said he would not be chairman of the meeting. Jacobs said there has been no mismanagement of federal or tribal funds.
Nothing is out of the ordinary.
He said the council recently has had to take unpopular actions because tribal government is running a deficit. The people occupying the headquarters are those who used to benefit financially because they were tribal officials but no longer are in a position to do so, Jacobs said. This thing is a total breakdown in tribal government. It's up to you guys to regain control,'' Jacobs said. Oglala Sioux Indians allied with Salway said they will continue their occupation until they're satisfied their allegations will be investigated.