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1 Constitution of the Native Village of Russian Mission 1 (1993)

handle is hein.amindian/ncvrusm0001 and id is 1 raw text is: CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF RUSSIAN MISSION PREAMBLE We. the Alaska Natives having a common bond o residence in vicinity of Russian M issin, Alaska, on the Yukon River, .estm this Constitution in order. to promote our economic and political progress as a sovereign peoole of Alaska. ARTICLE I-NAME This is the Constitution of the people and government of the Native Village of Russian Mission. ARTICLE II-TERRITORY AND JURISDICTION The territory and jurisdiction of the Native Village of Russian Mission shall extend to all Traditional Boundaries, including all lands selected by or for the original village corporation, Russian Mission Village Corporation, established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ARTICLE III-MEMBERSHIP Membership of the Native Village of Russian Mission shall consist of Alaska Natives whose names appear on the Russian Mission Traditional Council Tribal Enrollment Index as of November 15, 1992. This shall establish the BASE ROLL. The direct descendants of such members are also eligible for membership. Other members may be accepted by adoption by council action. Enrollment shall be established by ordinance. ARTICLE IV-RIGHTS OF MEMBERS All members of the village shall enjoy equal rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, consistent with the customs and laws of the village. The tribe shall provide all people in its jurisdiction the rights required by the Indian Civil Rights Act. ARTICLE V-GOVERNING BODY Section 1. Name: The governing body of. the Native Village of Russian Mission shall be the Russian Mission Traditional Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council.

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