Cherokee Nation Judicial Appeals Tribunal September 25, 2000, JAT Case No. 00-03 (In re the Appeal of Smith)

OPINION

DARELL R. MATLOCK, JR., Justice.

Petitioner/Appellant, Jennie Mae Smith, was terminated from her employment with Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center on the 17th day of March, 2000. The Petitioner/Appellant filed her appeal with the Employee Appeals Board in Case Emp. Ad. *33Appeal No. 00-005 pursuant to 51 CNCA Section 1014. The Hearing Officer, C.