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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 941f. Transitional and provisional government
(a) Future tribal government
The Tribe shall adopt a new constitution within 24 months after
the effective date of this subchapter.
(b) Executive Committee as transitional body
(1) Until the Tribe has adopted a constitution, the existing
tribal constitution shall remain in effect and the Executive
Committee is recognized as the provisional and transitional
governing body of the Tribe. Until an election of tribal officers
under the new constitution, the Executive Committee shall -
(A) represent the Tribe and its Members in the implementation
of this subchapter; and
(B) during such period -
(i) have full authority to enter into contracts, grant
agreements and other arrangements with any Federal department
or agency; and
(ii) have full authority to administer or operate any program
under such contracts or agreements.
(2) Until the initial election of tribal officers under a new
constitution and bylaws, the Executive Committee shall -
(A) determine tribal membership in accordance with the
provisions of section 941e of this title; and
(B) oversee and implement the revision and proposal to the
Tribe of a new constitution and conduct such tribal meetings and
elections as are required by this subchapter.
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