Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota
Copyright: 2000; last amended: 1972
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PREAMBLE
We, the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, consisting of the Chippewa Indians
of the White Earth, Leech Lake, Fond du Lac, Bois Forte (Nett Lake),
and Grand Portage Reservations and the Nonremoval Mille Lac Band of
Chippewa Indians, in order to form a representative Chippewa tribal
organization, maintain and establish justice for our Tribe, and to conserve
and develop our tribal resources and common property; to promote the
general welfare for ourselves and descendants, do establish and adopt
this constitution for the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota in accordance
with such privilege granted the Indians by the United States under existing
law.
ARTICLE
I - ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE
Section 1. The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe is hereby organized
under Section 16 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), as amended.
Section 2. The name of this tribal organization shall be the
"Minnesota Chippewa Tribe."
Section 3. The purpose and function of this organization
shall be to conserve and develop tribal resources and to promote the
conservation and development of individual Indian trust property; to
promote the general welfare of the members of the Tribe; to preserve
and maintain justice for its members and otherwise exercise all powers
granted and provided the Indians, and take advantage of the privileges
afforded by the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) and acts amendatory
thereof or supplemental thereto, and all the purposes expressed in the
preamble hereof.
Section 4. The Tribe shall cooperate with the United States
in its program of economic and social development of the Tribe or in
any matters tending to promote the welfare of the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe of Indians.
Section 1. The membership of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe shall
consist of the following:
(a) Basic Membership Roll. All persons of Minnesota Chippewa Indian blood whose names appear on the annuity roll of April 14, 1941, prepared pursuant to the Treaty with said Indians as enacted by Congress in the Act of January 14, 1889 (25 Stat. 642) and Acts amendatory thereof, and as corrected by the Tribal Executive Committee and ratified by the Tribal Delegates, which roll shall be known as the basic membership roll of the Tribe.
(b) All children of Minnesota Chippewa Indian blood born between April 14, 1941, the date of the annuity roll, and July 3, 1961, the date of approval of the membership ordinance by the Area Director, to a parent or parents, either or both of whose names appear on the basic membership roll, provided an application for enrollment was filed with the Secretary or the Tribal Delegates by July 4, 1962, one year after the date of approval of the ordinance by the Area Director.
(c) All children of at least one quarter 1/4 degree Minnesota Chippewa Indian blood born after July 3, 1961, to a member, provided that an application for enrollment was or is filed with the Secretary of the Tribal Delegates of the Tribal Executive Committee within one year after the date of birth of such children.
Section 2. No person born after July 3, 1961, shall be
eligible for enrollment if enrolled as a member of another tribe, or
if not an American citizen.
Section 3. Any person of Minnesota Chippewa Indian blood
who meets the membership requirements of the Tribe, but who because
of an error has not been enrolled, may be admitted to membership in
the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe by adoption, if such adoption is approved
by the Tribal Executive Committee, and shall have full membership privileges
from the date the adoption is approved.
Section 4. Any person who has been rejected for enrollment as
a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe shall have the right of appeal
within sixty days from the date of written notice of rejection to the
Secretary of the Interior from the decision of the Tribal Executive
Committee and the decision of the Secretary of Interior shall be final.
Section 5. Nothing contained in this article shall be
construed to deprive any descendant of a Minnesota Chippewa Indian of
the right to participate in any benefits derived from claims against
the U.S. Government when awards are made for and on behalf and for the
benefit of descendants of members of said tribe.
The governing bodies of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe shall be the Tribal
Executive Committee and the Reservation Business Committees of the White
Earth, Leech Lake, Fond du Lac, Bois Forte (Nett Lake), and Grand Portage
Reservations, and the Nonremoval Mille Lac Band of Chippewa Indians,
hereinafter referred to as the six (6) Reservations.
Section 1. Tribal Executive Committee. The Tribal Executive
Committee shall be composed of the Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer
of each of the six (6) Reservation Business Committees elected in accordance
with Article IV. The Tribal Executive Committee shall, at its first
meeting, select from within the group a President, a Vice-President,
a Secretary, and a Treasurer who shall continue in office for a period
of two (2) years or until their successors are elected and seated.
Sec. 2. Reservation Business Committee. Each of the six
(6) Reservations shall elect a Reservation Business Committee composed
of not more than five (5) members nor less than three (3) members. The
Reservation Business Committee shall be composed of a Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer,
and one (1), two (2), or three (3) Committeeman. The candidates shall
file for their respective offices and shall hold their office during
the term for which they were elected or until their successors are elected
and seated.
Section 1. Right to Vote. All elections held on the six
(6) Reservations shall be held in accordance with a uniform election
ordinance to be adopted by the Tribal Executive Committee which shall
provide that:
(a) All members of the tribe, eighteen (18) years of age or over, shall have the right to vote at all elections held within the reservation of their enrollment. 1/
(b) All elections shall provide for absentee ballots and secret ballot voting.
(c) Each Reservation Business Committee shall be the sole judge of the qualifications of its voters.
(d) The precincts, polling places, election boards, time for opening and closing the polls, canvassing the vote and all pertinent details shall be clearly described in the ordinance.
Sec. 2. Candidates. A candidate for Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer
and Committeeman must be an enrolled member of the Tribe and reside
on the reservation of his enrollment. No member of the Tribe shall be
eligible to hold office, either as a Committeeman of Officer, until
he or she shall have reached his or her twenty-first (21) birthday on
or before the date of election. 2/
Sec. 3. Term of Office.
(a) The first election of the Reservation Business Committee for the six (6) Reservations shall be called and held within ninety (90) days after the date on which these amendments became effective in accordance with Section 1, of this Article.
(b) For the purpose of the first election, the Chairman and one (1) Committeeman shall be elected for a four-year term. The Secretary-Treasurer and any remaining Committeemen shall be elected for a two-year term. Thereafter, the term of office for Officers and Committeemen shall be four (4) years. For the purpose of the first election, the Committeeman receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected for a four-year term.
ARTICLE
V - AUTHORITIES OF THE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Tribal Executive Committee shall, in accordance
with applicable laws or regulations of the Department of the Interior,
have the following powers:
(a) To employ legal counsel for the protection and advancement of the rights of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe; the choice of counsel and fixing of fees to be subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, or his authorized representative.
(b) To prevent any sale, disposition, lease or encumbrance of tribal lands, interest in lands, or other assets including minerals, gas and oil.
(c) To advise with the Secretary of the Interior with regard to all appropriation estimates or Federal projects for the benefit of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, except where such appropriation estimates or projects are for the benefit of individual Reservations.
(d) To administer any funds within the control of the Tribe; to make expenditures from tribal funds for salaries, expenses of tribal officials, employment or other tribal purposes. The Tribal Executive Committee shall apportion all funds within its control to the various Reservations excepting funds necessary to support the authorized costs of the Tribal Executive Committee. All expenditures of tribal funds, under control of the Tribal Executive Committee, shall be in accordance with a budget, duly approved by resolution in legal session, and the amounts so expended shall be a matter of public record at all reasonable times. The Tribal Executive Committee shall prepare annual budgets, requesting advancements to the control of the Tribe of any money deposited to the credit of the Tribe in the United States Treasury, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative.
(e) To consult, negotiate, contract and conclude agreements on behalf of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe with Federal, State and local governments or private persons or organizations on all matters within the powers of the Tribal Executive Committee, except as provided in the powers of the Reservation Business Committee.
(f) Except for those powers hereinafter granted to the Reservation Business Committees, the Tribal Executive Committee shall be authorized to manage, lease, permit, or otherwise deal with tribal lands, interests in lands or other tribal assets; to engage in any business that will further the economic well being of members of the Tribe; to borrow money from the Federal Government or other sources and to direct the use of such funds for productive purposes, or to loan the money thus borrowed to Business Committees of the Reservations and to pledge or assign chattel or income, due or to become due, subject only to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative, when required by Federal law or regulations.
(g) The Tribal Executive Committee may by ordinance, subject to the review of the Secretary of the Interior, levy licenses or fees on non-members or non-tribal organizations doing business on two or more Reservations.
(h) To recognize any community organizations, associations or committees open to members of the several Reservations and to approve such organizations, subject to the provision that no such organizations, associations or committees may assume any authority granted to the Tribal Executive Committee or to the Reservation Business Committees.
(i) To delegate to committees, officers, employees or cooperative associations any of the foregoing authorities, reserving the right to review any action taken by virtue of such delegated authorities.
ARTICLE
VI - AUTHORITIES OF THE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMMITTEES
Section 1. Each of the Reservation Business Committees
shall, in accordance with applicable laws or regulations of the Department
of Interior, have the following powers:
(a) To advise with the Secretary of the Interior with regard to all appropriation estimates on Federal projects for the benefit of its Reservation.
(b) To administer any funds within the control of the Reservation; to make expenditures from Reservation funds for salaries, expenses of Reservation officials, employment or other Reservation purposes. All expenditures of Reservations funds under the control of the Reservation Business Committees shall be in accordance with a budget, duly approved by resolution in legal session, and the amounts so expended shall be a matter of public record at all reasonable times. The Business Committees shall prepare annual budgets requesting advancements to the control of the Reservation of tribal funds under the control of the Tribal Executive Committee.
(c) To consult, negotiate and contract and conclude agreements on behalf of its respective Reservation with Federal, State and local governments or private persons or organizations on all matters within the power of the Reservation Business Committee, provided that no such agreements or contracts shall directly affect any other Reservation or the Tribal Executive Committee without their consent. The Business Committee shall be authorized to manage, lease, permit or otherwise deal with tribal lands, interests in lands or other tribal assets, when authorized to do so by the Tribal Executive Committee but no such authorization shall be necessary in the case of lands or assets owned exclusively by the Reservation. To engage in any business that will further the economic well being of members of the Reservation; to borrow money from the Federal Government or other sources and to direct the use of such funds for productive purposes or to loan the money thus borrowed to members of the Reservation and to pledge or assign Reservation chattel or income due or to become due, subject only to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative when required by Federal law and regulations. The Reservation Business Committee may also, with the consent of the Tribal Executive Committee, pledge or assign tribal chattel or income.
(d) The Reservation Business Committee may by ordinance, subject to the review of the Secretary of the Interior, levy licenses or fees on nonmembers or non-tribal organizations doing business solely within their respective Reservations. A Reservation Business Committee may recognize any community organization, association or committee open to members of the Reservation or located within the Reservation and approve such organization, subject to the provision that no such organization, association or committee may assume any authority granted to the Reservation Business Committee or to the Tribal Executive Committee.
(e) To delegate to committees, officers, employees or cooperative associations any of the foregoing authorities, reserving the right to review any action taken by virtue of such delegated authorities.
(f) The powers heretofore granted to the bands by the charters issued by the Tribal Executive Committee are hereby superceded by this Article and said charters will no longer be recognized for any purposes.
ARTICLE
VII - DURATION OF TRIBAL CONSTITUTION
Section 1. The period of duration of this tribal constitution
shall be perpetual or until revoked by lawful means as provided in the
Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), as amended.
Section 1. At all elections held under this constitution,
the majority of eligible voter cast shall rule, unless otherwise provided
by an Act of Congress.
ARTICLE IX - BONDING OF TRIBAL OFFICIALS
Section 1. The Tribal Executive Committee and the Reservation
Business Committees, respectively, shall require all persons, charged
by the Tribe or Reservation with responsibility for the custody of any
of its funds or property, to give bond for the faithful performance
of his official duties. Such bond shall be furnished by a responsible
bonding company and shall be acceptable to the beneficiary thereof and
the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative, and
the cost thereof shall be paid by the beneficiary.
ARTICLE X - VACANCIES AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Any vacancy in the Tribal Executive Committee
shall be filled by the Indians from the Reservation on which the vacancy
occurs by election under rules prescribed by the Tribal Executive Committee.
During the interim, the Reservation Business Committee shall be empowered
to select a temporary Tribal Executive Committee member to represent
the Reservation until such time as the election herein provided for
has been held and the successful candidate elected and seated.
Section. 2. The Reservation Business Committee by a two-thirds
(2/3) vote of its members shall remove any officer or member of the
Committee for the following causes:
(a) Malfeasance in the handling of tribal affairs.
(b) Dereliction or neglect of duty.
(c) Unexcused failure to attend two regular meetings in succession.
(d) Conviction of a felony in any county, State or Federal court while serving on the Reservation Business Committee.
(e) Refusal to comply with any provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Tribe.
The removal shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3 of this Article.
Section 3. Any member of the Reservation from which the
Reservation Business Committee member is elected may prefer charges
by written notice supported by the signatures of no less than 20 percent
of the resident eligible voters of said Reservation, stating any of
the causes for removal set forth in Section 2 of this Article, against
any member or members of the respective Reservation Business Committee.
The notice must be submitted to the Business Committee. The Reservation
Business Committee shall consider such notice and take the following
action:
(a) The Reservation Business Committee within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the notice or charges shall in writing notify the accused of the charges brought against him and set a date for a hearing. If the Reservation Business Committee deems the accused has failed to answer charges to its satisfaction or fails to appear at the appointed time, the Reservation Business Committee may remove as provided in Section 2 or it may schedule a recall election which shall be held within thirty (30) days after the date set for the hearing. In either event, the action of the Reservation Business Committee or the outcome of the recall election shall be final.
(b) All such hearings of the Reservation Business Committee shall be held in accordance with the provisions of this Article and shall be open to the members of the Reservation. Notices of such hearings shall be duly posted at least five (5) days prior to the hearing.
(c) The accused shall be given opportunity to call witnesses and present evidence in his behalf.
Section 4. When the Tribal Executive Committee finds any
of its members guilty of any of the causes for removal from office as
listed in Section 2 of this Article, it shall in writing censor the
Tribal Executive Committee member. The Tribal Executive Committee shall
present its written censure to the Reservation Business Committee from
which the Tribal Executive Committee member is elected. The Reservation
Business Committee shall thereupon consider such censure in the manner
prescribed in Section 3 of this Article.
Section 5. In the event the Reservation Business Committee fails
to act as provided in Sections 3 and 4 of this Article, the Reservation
membership may, by petition supported by the signatures of no less than
20 percent of the eligible resident voters, appeal to the Secretary
of the Interior. If the Secretary deems the charges substantial, he
shall call an election for the purpose of placing the matter before
the Reservation electorate for their final decision.
Section 1. This constitution and the bylaws shall not become
operative until ratified at a special election by a majority vote of
the adult members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, voting at a special
election called by the Secretary of the Interior, provided that at least
30 percent of those entitled to vote shall vote, and until it has been
approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
Section 1. This constitution may be revoked by Act of
Congress or amended or revoked by a majority vote of the qualified voters
of the Tribe voting at an election called for that purpose by the Secretary
of the Interior if at least 30 percent of those entitled to vote shall
vote. No amendment shall be effective until approved by the Secretary
of the Interior. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call an election
when requested by two-thirds of the Tribal Executive Committee.
ARTICLE
XIII - RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
All members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe shall be accorded by the
governing body equal rights, equal protection, and equal opportunities
to participate in the economic resources and activities of the Tribe,
and no member shall be denied any of the constitutional rights or guarantees
enjoyed by other citizens of the United States, including but not limited
to freedom of religion and conscience, freedom of speech, the right
to orderly association or assembly, the right to petition for action
or the redress of grievances, and due process of law.
Section 1. The Tribal Executive Committee, upon receipt of a
petition signed by 20 percent of the resident voters of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe, or by an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the
Tribal Executive Committee, shall submit any enacted or proposed resolution
or ordinance of the Tribal Executive Committee to a referendum of the
eligible voters of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. The majority of the
votes cast in such referendum shall be conclusive and binding on the
Tribal Executive Committee. The Tribal Executive Committee shall call
such referendum and prescribe the manner of conducting the vote.
Section 2. The Reservation Business Committee, upon receipt
of a petition signed by 20 percent of the resident voters of the Reservation,
or by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Reservation
Business Committee, shall submit any enacted or proposed resolution
or ordinance of the Reservation Business Committee to a referendum of
the eligible voters of the Reservation. The majority of the votes cast
in such referendum shall be conclusive and binding on the Reservation
Business Committee. The Reservation Business Committee shall call such
referendum and prescribe the manner of conducting the vote.
Section 1. Any resolution or ordinance enacted by the
Tribal Executive Committee, which by the terms of this Constitution
and Bylaws is subject to review by the Secretary of the Interior, or
his authorized representative, shall be presented to the Superintendent
or officer in charge of the Reservation who shall within ten (10) days
after its receipt by him approve or disapprove the resolution or ordinance.
If the Superintendent or officer in charge shall approve any ordinance or resolution it shall thereupon become effective, but the Superintendent or officer in charge shall transmit a copy of the same, bearing his endorsement, to the Secretary of the Interior, who may within ninety (90) days from the date of approval, rescind the ordinance or resolution for any cause by notifying the Tribal Executive Committee.
If the Superintendent or officer in charge shall refuse to approve any resolution or ordinance subject to review within ten (10) days after its receipt by him he shall advise the Tribal Executive Committee of his reasons therefor in writing. If these reasons are deemed by the Tribal Executive Committee to be insufficient, it may, by a majority vote, refer the ordinance or resolution to the Secretary of the Interior, who may, within ninety (90) days from the date of its referral, approve or reject the same in writing, whereupon the said ordinance or resolution shall be in effect or rejected accordingly.
Section 2. Any resolution or ordinance enacted by the
Reservation Business Committee, which by the terms of this Constitution
and Bylaws is subject to review by the Secretary of the Interior or
his authorized representative, shall be governed by the procedures set
forth in Section 1 of this Article.
Section 3. Any resolution or ordinance enacted by the
Reservation Business Committee, which by the terms of this Constitution
and Bylaws is subject to approval by the Tribal Executive Committee,
shall within ten (10) days of its enactment be presented to the Tribal
Executive Committee. The Tribal Executive Committee shall at its next
regular or special meeting, approve or disapprove such resolution or
ordinance.
Upon approval or disapproval by the Tribal Executive Committee of any resolution or ordinance submitted by a Reservation Business Committee, it shall advise the Reservation Business Committee within ten (10 ) days, in writing, of the action taken. In the event of disapproval the Tribal Executive Committee shall advise the Reservation Business Committee, at that time, of its reasons therefore.
ARTICLE
I - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The President of the Tribal Executive Committee
shall:
(a) Preside at all regular and special meetings of the Tribal Executive Committee and at any meeting of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in general council.
(b) Assume responsibility for the implementation of all resolutions and ordinances of the Tribal Executive Committee.
(c) Sign, with the Secretary of the Tribal Executive Committee, on behalf of the Tribe all official papers when authorized to do so.
(d) Assume general supervision of all officers, employees and committees of the Tribal Executive Committee and, as delegated, take direct responsibility for the satisfactory performance of such officers, employees and committees.
(e) Prepare a report of negotiations, important communications and other activities of the Tribal Executive Committee and shall make this report at each regular meeting of the Tribal Executive Committee. He shall include in this report all matters of importance to the Tribe, and in no way shall he act for the Tribe unless specifically authorized to do so.
(f) Have general management of the business activities of the Tribal Executive Committee. He shall not act on matters binding the Tribe until the Tribal Executive Committee has deliberated and enacted appropriate resolution, or unless written delegation of authority has been granted.
(g) Not vote in meetings of the Tribal Executive Committee except in the case of a tie.
Section 2. In the absence or disability of the President,
the Vice-president shall preside. When so presiding, he shall have all
rights, privileges and duties as set forth under duties of the President,
as well as the responsibility of the President.
Section 3. The Secretary of the Tribal Executive Committee
shall:
(a) Keep a complete record of the meetings of the Tribal Executive Committee and shall maintain such records at the headquarters of the Tribe.
(b) Sign, with the President of the Tribal Executive Committee, all official papers as provided in Section 1 (c) of this Article.
(c) Be the custodian of all property of the Tribe.
(d) Keep a complete record of all business of the Tribal Executive Committee. Make and submit a complete and detailed report of the current year's business and shall submit such other reports as shall be required by the Tribal Executive Committee.
(e) Serve all notices required for meetings and elections.
(f) Perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Tribal Executive Committee.
Section 4. The Treasurer of the Tribal Executive Committee
shall:
(a) Receive all funds of the Tribe entrusted to it, deposit same in a depository selected by the Tribal Executive Committee, and disburse such tribal funds only on vouchers signed by the President and Secretary.
(b) Keep and maintain, open to inspection by members of the Tribe or representatives of the Secretary of the Interior, at all reasonable times, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the Tribe.
(c) Make a monthly report and account for all transactions involving the disbursement, collection or obligation of tribal funds. He shall present such financial reports to the Tribal Executive Committee at each of its regular meetings.
Section 5. Duties and functions of all appointive committees,
officers, and employees of the Tribal Executive Committee shall be clearly
defined by resolution of the Tribal Executive Committee.
ARTICLE
II - TRIBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular meetings of the Tribal Executive Committee
shall be held once in every 3 months beginning on the second Monday
in July of each year and on such other days of any month as may be designated
for that purpose.
Section 2. Notice shall be given by the Secretary of the Tribal
Executive Committee of the date and place of all meetings by mailing
a notice thereof to the members of the Tribal Executive Committee not
less than 15 days preceding the date of the meeting.
Section 3. The President shall call a special meeting of the
Tribal Executive Committee upon a written request of at least one-third
of the Tribal Executive Committee. The President shall also call a special
meeting of the Tribal Executive Committee when matters of special importance
pertaining to the Tribe arise for which he deems advisable the said
Committee should meet.
Section 4. In case of special meetings designated for
emergency matters pertaining to the Tribe, or those of special importance
warranting immediate action of said Tribe, the President of the Tribal
Executive Committee may waive the 15-day clause provided in Section
2 of this Article.
Section 5. Seven members of the Tribal Executive Committee
shall constitute a quorum, and Robert's Rules shall govern its meetings.
Except as provided in said Rules, no business shall be transacted unless
a quorum is present.
Section 6. The order of business at any meeting so far
as possible shall be:
(a) Call to order by the presiding officer.
(b) Invocation.
(c) Roll call.
(d) Reading and disposal of the minutes of the last meeting.
(e) Reports of committees and officers.
(f) Unfinished business.
(g) New business.
(h) Adjournment.
Section 1. New members of the Tribal Executive Committee
who have been duly elected by the respective Reservations shall be installed
at the first regular meeting of the Tribal Executive Committee following
election of the committee members, upon subscribing to the following
oath:
"I, ____________________, do hereby solemnly swear (or affirm) that I shall preserve, support and protect the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and execute my duties as a member of the Tribal Executive Committee to the best of my ability, so help me God."
Section 1. These bylaws may be amended in the same manner
as the Constitution.
Section 1. The fiscal year of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
shall begin on July 1 of each year.
Section 2. The books and records of the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe shall be audited at least once each year by a competent auditor
employed by the Tribal Executive Committee, and at such times as the
Tribal Executive Committee or the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized
representative may direct. Copies of audit reports shall be furnished
the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
ARTICLE
VI - RESERVATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Section 1. The Reservation Business Committee shall by
ordinance adopt bylaws to govern the duties of its officers and Committee
members and its meetings.
Section 2. Duties and functions of all appointive committees,
officers, and employees of the Reservation Business Committee shall
be clearly defined by resolution of the Reservation Business Committee.
Pursuant to an order approved September 12, 1963, by the Assistant Secretary
of the Interior, the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe was submitted for ratification to the qualified voters
of the reservations, and was on November 23, 1963, duly adopted by a
vote of 1,761 for and 1,295 against, in an election in which at least
30 percent of those entitled to vote cast their ballots in accordance
with Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (48
Stat. 984), as amended by the Act of June 15, 1935 (49 Stat. 378).
1/ As amended per Amendment 1, approved by Secretary of Interior 11/6/72.
2/ As amended per Amendment II, approved by Secretary of Interior 11/6/72.
(sgd) Allen Wilson, President
Tribal Executive Committee(sgd) Peter DuFault, Secretary
Tribal Executive Committee(sgd) H.P. Mittelholtz, Superintendent
Minnesota Agency
I, John A. Carver, Jr., Assistant Secretary
of the Interior of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority
granted me by the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), as amended, do
hereby approved the attached Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota.
John
A. Carver, Jr.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Washington, D.C.
(SEAL) Date: March 3, 1964