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1 Constitution of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria [i] (1997)

handle is hein.amindian/cfedigr0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Excerpt from P.L. 106-568 (H.R. 5528), the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act, Title XIV--Graton Rancheria Restoration Act. SEC. 1407. INTERIM GOVERNMENT. Until the Tribe ratifies a final constitution consistent with section 1408, the Tribe's governing body shall be an Interim Tribal Council. The initial membership of the Interim Tribal Council shall consist of the members serving on the date of the enactment of this Act who have been elected under the tribal constitution adopted May 3, 1997. The Interim Tribal Council shall continue to operate in the manner prescribed under such tribal constitution. Any vacancy on the Interim Tribal Council shall be fied by individuals who meet the membership criteria set forth in section 1406(b) and who are elected in the same manner as are Tribal Council members under the tribal constitution adopted May 3, 1997. SEC. 1408. TRIBAL CONSTIUTION. (a) ELECTION; TTME; PROCEDURE- After the compilation of the tribal membership roll under section 1406(a), upon the written request of the Interim Tribal Council, the Secretary shall conduct, by secret ballot, an election for the purpose of ratifying a final constitution for the Tribe. The election shall be held consistent with sections 16(c)(1) and 16(c)(2)(A) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act; 25 U.S.C. 476(c)(1) and 476(c)(2)(A), respectively), Absentee voting shall be permitted regardless of voter residence. (b) ELECTION OF TRIBAL OFFICIALS; PROCEDURES- Not later than 120 days after the Tribe ratifies a final constitution under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct an election by secret ballot for the purpose of electing tribal officials as provided in such tribal constitution. Such election shall be conducted consistent with the procedures specified in subsection (a) except to the extent that such procedures conflict with the tribal constitution.

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