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1 Constitution of the Habematolel, Pomo of Upper Lake 1 (2004)

handle is hein.amindian/chabepul0001 and id is 1 raw text is: CONSTITUTION of the HABEMATOLEL, Pomo of Upper Lake PREAMBLE3 WE, the people, of Habematolel, Pomo of Upper Lake (hereinafter Tribe), in order to establish a more effective form of government, including, but not limited to, the exercise of the privileges and powers of a sovereign self- government; to secure our rights and privileges, and social economy and general welfare; to promote the stability and security of our tribe and families, and protect the interests of our children; to preserve, promote and protect our Pomo culture; and to use, conserve and control our lands and natural resources, hereby establish and adopt this Constitution. This Constitution shall govern the Tribe from the date of its adoption and subsequent approval by the Secretary of the Interior or his/her authorized representative in accordance with the terms of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984), as amended. ARTICLE I - NAME The name of the Tribe shall be the Habematolel, Porno of Upper Lake. ARTICLE II - TERRITORY AND JURISDICTION Section 1. Territory The Territory of the Tribe shall consist of the following: A. All lands, water and resources that the Tribe has acquired. B. All other lands, water and resources as may be hereafter acquired by the Tribe, under any grant, transfer, purchase or adjudication. Section 2. Jurisdiction The jurisdiction of the Tribe, its Tribal Council, and its Judiciary, shall extend to the following: A. All persons and property within any territory under the jurisdiction of the Tribe and; B. All judicial authorities reserved to the Tribe shall be set by Code and Ordinance, consistent with Federal Statutes of the United States. ARTICLE III - EMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership The membership of a person eligible under Section 2.A. of this Article shall not become official until all enrollment requirements have been met, the application is in compliance with the Constitution and the Enrollment Ordinance, the Enrollment Committee has submitted the application for approval, and the application has been approved by the Executive Council. Consrntioi of t he Habematolel Poro of Upper Lake Rev, I 3/3/03 Rev 2 6'1903

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