ARTICLE 2 TERRITORY AND NORTHERN AREA AND SOUTHERN AREA BOUNDARIES

§ 201 Purpose

This Article is intended to provide the necessary clarification for the term “territory” as defined in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, for the terms “northern area” and “southern area” as referenced in Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution, for all purposes related to Tribal elections, including, but not limited to, determining the following:

A. The boundaries for residency eligibility of candidates for the seats of President, Vice President and At-Large Council “within the territory of the Tribe or within one hundred fifty (150) miles of the territory of the Tribe” as required by Article VI, Sections 2 and 4 of the Constitution;

B. The boundaries for residency eligibility of candidates for the seats of Northern Area Council and Southern Area Council as required by Article VI, Section 3 of the Constitution; and

C. Whether Tribal Council Members continue to meet the residency requirements as required by Article IV, Section 5 and Article VIII, Section 6 of the Constitution.

[Legislative History: Enacted by Resolution No. 97-12, 3/19/1997; Amendment and Restatement by Resolution No. 2019-162, 12/18/2019]

§ 202 Territory of the Tribe

The territory of the Tribe is defined in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution.

[Legislative History: Enacted by Resolution No. 97-12, 3/19/1997; Amendment and Restatement by Resolution No. 2019-162, 12/18/2019]

§ 203 Candidate Eligibility Map

A. The Candidate Eligibility Map in Form L in the Appendix to this Ordinance shall be used by the Election Board to determine candidate eligibility and continued eligibility to occupy a Tribal Council seat as follows:

1. President, Vice President and At-Large Council. Pursuant to Article IV, Sections 2 and 4 of the Constitution, the President, Vice-President, and At-Large Council Member shall reside within the territory or within one-hundred fifty (150) miles of the territory of the Tribe. The Candidate Eligibility Map (Form L) defines the exterior boundaries of the one-hundred fifty (150) mile limit for residency eligibility.

2. Northern Area Council. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution, Northern Area Council Members must be residents of the Northern Area. The Candidate Eligibility Map (Form L) identifies the exterior boundaries of the Northern Area for residency eligibility, which includes the areas in and around Navajo Mountain, White Mesa and Blanding, Utah, and in and around Paiute Canyon, Arizona.

3. Southern Area Council. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution, Southern Area Council Members must be residents of the Southern Area. The Candidate Eligibility Map (Form L) identifies the exterior boundaries of the Southern Area for residency eligibility, which includes the areas in and around Rough Rock Point, Hidden Springs, Willow Springs, Tuba City and Cow Springs, Arizona.

[Legislative History: Enacted by Resolution No. 97-12, 3/19/1997; Amended by Resolution No. 2019-50, 4/5/2019; Amendment and Restatement by Resolution No. 2019-162, 12/18/2019]

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