Constitution of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska

Last Revision: November 26, 1991

The tribe makes their constitution available online. The link below will take you to the version of the constitution available on the tribe's website. Please contact the library if you need assistance.

Constitution (PDF)

Table of Contents

Preamble
Article I - Name
Article II - Territory and Jurisdiction
Article III - Citizenship
Section 1. Citizenship
Section 2. Children of Citizens
Section 3. Loss of Citizenship or other Rights
Section 4. New Citizens
Section 5. Citizenship and Enrollment Rules
Article IV - Governing Body
Section 1. Tribal Council and Officers
Section 2. Duties of Officers
Section 3. Eligibility
Section 4. Term
Section 5. Council Meetings
Section 6. Oath of Office
Section 7. Forfeiture
Section 8. Removal
Section 9. Recall
Section 10. Vacancies
Article V - General Citizenship Meetings
Article VI - Elections
Section 1. General Elections
Section 2. Special Elections
Section 3. Voter Qualification
Section 4. Election Ordinance
Article VII - Powers of the Tribal Council
Section 1. Powers
Section 2. Reserved Powers
Section 3. Sovereign Immunity
Section 4. Annual Reports
Section 5. Actions of the Tribal Council
Section 6. Ordinances
Section 7. Initiative and Referendum Procedures
Article VIII - Amendments to the Constitution
Article IX - Bill of Rights
Article X - Adoption
Article XI - Savings and Severability
Certificate of Results of Election
Certificate of Approval

[Table of Contents created by NILL in March 2025, based on Constitution last revised November 26, 1991.]