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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 677e. Organization of mixed-blood members; constitution and bylaws; representatives; actions in absence of organization
The mixed-blood members of the tribe, including those residing on
and off the reservation, shall have the right to organize for their
common welfare, and may adopt an appropriate constitution and
bylaws which shall become effective when ratified by a majority
vote of the adult mixed-blood members of the tribe at a special
election authorized and called by the Secretary under such rules
and regulations as he may prescribe. Such constitution may provide
for the selection of authorized representatives who shall have
power to take any action that is required by this subchapter to be
taken by the mixed-blood members as a group: Provided, That nothing
herein contained shall be construed as requiring said mixed-blood
Indians to so organize if such organization is by them deemed
unnecessary. In the event no such approved organization is
effected, any action taken by the adult mixed-blood members, by
majority vote, whether in public meeting or by referendum, but in
either event, after such notice as may be prescribed by the
Secretary, shall be binding upon said mixed-blood members of the
tribe for the purposes of this subchapter.
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