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Bill would put Navajo legislative leader on indefinite leave

Navajo Nation Speaker Seth Damon
Navajo Nation Council
Navajo Nation Speaker Seth Damon

Navajo Nation Council speaker Seth Damon is facing disciplinary action for being intoxicated during a family vacation in Las Vegas.

A bill introduced Friday in the council would place Damon on leave without pay indefinitely.

The council can take action on it after a five-day public comment period ends. Damon heads the tribe's legislative branch.

He's running unopposed for a seat on the Tribal Council on Nov. 8.

Damon says he was on a private vacation in Las Vegas with his family in October when a photo was taken of him slumped in front of a gambling machine.

Damon informed the council that he was intoxicated and says he accepts responsibility for the incident.