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Article VIII - Nominations and Elections
of Tribal Council
Section I: Officers and Tribal Council Members shall be nominated
at the February General Council meeting of the election year. All enrolled
members of the Klamath Tribes of voting age (l8 years) shall have the right
to vote on elections. Voting shall be by secret ballot. Elections shall be
held sixty days following the nominations made in accordance with this Constitution
and each three years thereafter. Should the Election Day fall on a holiday
recognized by the Klamath Tribes, the election shall be held on the following
weekday.
Section II: Nominations can only be made by persons eligible to vote under
this Constitution. All persons nominated must be present at the February
General Council Meeting. Nominations must be accepted or declined, in writing,
by nominees prior to adjournment of that February General Council; however,
if nominee is unable to attend that meeting then exception can be made if
explanation of the absence was delivered, in writing, and in person to the
Election Clerk or designee within seven (7) days following the February General
Council. Said, Election Board will determine if absence is excusable. Nominee
will then be notified by certified mail. Election Board decision is final.
Section III: Oath of Tribal Council.
A. Before entering into performance of their duties, the Tribal
Council of the General Council shall subscribe to a written oath as follows:
“I, __________________________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that
I will support and defend the Constitution of the Klamath General Council
and faithfully and impartially carry out the duties of my office to the best
of my ability. I affirm that I will assist in all proper and legal efforts
which, in my judgment, will promote and protect the best interests and general
welfare of members of the Klamath and Modoc Tribes and the Yahooskin Band
of Snake Indians.” and do solemnly swear to abide by the Governmental Code
of Ethics attached to the Constitution. (Code of Ethics must be signed and
filed).
B. All oaths shall be recorded and preserved by the Secretary
of the Tribal Council, and shall be administered by the retiring Chairman,
unless the Chairman is reelected, in which event it shall be administered
to him by the retiring Vice-Chairman, or in the event of his absence or incapacity,
or by a duly elected or appointed judge of any court of the United -States
of the State of Oregon.
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