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Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 1

Section 1.

Squaxin Is. Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 1

Squaxin Island Tribe

Constitution and Bylaws of the Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation, Washington

Article VI. Duties of Officers

Section 1.

The Chairman of the tribal council shall preside over tribal and general council meetings. He shall be allowed to vote only in case of a tie. He shall countersign all checks involving the expenditure of tribal funds and exercise any authorities specifically delegated to him by the tribal council. He shall sign all correspondence.

Squaxin Island Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 1, Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 1

Current through Oct. 25, 2010




 

Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 2

Sec. 2.

Squaxin Is. Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 2

Squaxin Island Tribe

Constitution and Bylaws of the Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation, Washington

Article VI. Duties of Officers

Sec. 2.

The Vice-Chairman of the tribal council shall assist the Chairman when called upon to do so and in the absence of the Chairman, he shall preside. When so presiding, he shall have all the rights, privileges, and duties, as well as the responsibilities of the Chairman.

Squaxin Island Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 2, Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 2

Current through Oct. 25, 2010




 

Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 3

Sec. 3.

Squaxin Is. Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 3

Squaxin Island Tribe

Constitution and Bylaws of the Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation, Washington

Article VI. Duties of Officers

Sec. 3.

The Secretary shall prepare all tribal correspondence and shall not sign notices or documents unless authorized by the tribal council. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a complete and accurate record of all matters transacted at council meetings and to submit copies of minutes of all meetings of the tribal council and general council to the Western Washington Agency. He shall mail notices of special meetings to all qualified voters at least 10 days prior to such meetings.

Squaxin Island Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 3, Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 3

Current through Oct. 25, 2010




 

Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 4

Sec. 4.

Squaxin Is. Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 4

Squaxin Island Tribe

Constitution and Bylaws of the Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation, Washington

Article VI. Duties of Officers

Sec. 4.

The Treasurer shall have custody of and be responsible for all funds in the control of the tribal council. The Treasurer shall deposit all funds in Federally insured banks as directed by the tribal council and shall keep and maintain adequate and correct records of such funds and of business transactions of the tribe. The Treasurer shall report on all receipts and expenditures and the amount and nature of all funds on hand at the annual general council meeting, and upon the request of the tribal council. The Treasurer shall not pay out or authorize payment of any funds except when properly authorized to do so by a resolution of the tribal council. All checks shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the Chairman. The tribal council shall decide when the amount of funds being handled by the Treasurer has become large enough to justify the need for an annual audit. It shall then require that the books and records of the Treasurer be audited either by a competent auditor or by a Federal employee appointed by the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative. The Treasurer will be required to have a surety bond satisfactory to the tribal council and to the Superintendent of the Agency. The surety bond will be obtained at the expense of the Squaxin Island Indian Tribe.

Squaxin Island Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 4, Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 4

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Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 5

Sec. 5.

Squaxin Is. Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 5

Squaxin Island Tribe

Constitution and Bylaws of the Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Indian Reservation, Washington

Article VI. Duties of Officers

Sec. 5.

The tribal council shall appoint such committees and other personnel as required and shall outline their duties and responsibilities by proper resolution.

Squaxin Island Tribal Const. Art. VI, § 5, Squaxin Const. Art. VI, § 5

Current through Oct. 25, 2010