ARTICLE 15 VACANCIES

§ 1501 Vacancies

A. Pursuant to Article IX, Section 3 of the Constitution, if a Tribal Council Member should die, resign, or be removed or recalled from office, the Tribal Council shall declare the position vacant.

B. The Tribal Council shall fill a vacancy by special election unless less than six (6) months remain in the term, in which case the Tribal Council shall leave the position vacant. The person who fills a vacant position shall only serve out the term of the person who he or she is replacing.

C. All resignations from the Tribal Council shall be done in writing and shall be subject to the acceptance of the Tribal Council, except for resignations made for the purpose of running for elected office which shall be in writing but shall not require the acceptance of the Tribal Council. Resignations may not be accepted if done for the purpose of attempting to avoid disciplinary action or removal by the Tribal Council.

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

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