Constitution of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Ratified 11/19/2010

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to present current and accurate information, if you need an official version of the tribe’s laws, please contact the tribe.

Get the full-text constitution>>
Table of Contents
Preamble
Article I - Name
Article II - Jurisdiction
Article III - Membership
Article IV - Governing Body
Article V - Powers
Article VI - Elections
Article VII - Removal, Recall and Forfeiture
Article VIII - Vacancies
Article IX - Initiative and Referendum
Article X - Bill of Rights
Article XI - Savings Clause
Article XII - Amendments
Article XIII - Duties of Officers
Article XIV - Qualification of Candidates
Article XV - Installation of Officers
Article XVI - Meetings
Article XVII - Quorum
Article XVIII - Tribal Legislation
Article XIX - Ratification