CHAPTER 32 - ELECTION CODE
Section 32-1 Purpose and Definitions
Section 32-3 Election Committee
Section 32-5 Election Boards
Section 32-7 Elections for Elective Office
Section 32-9 Polling Places
Section 32-11 Run-Off Election
Section 32-13 Election Disputes
Section 32-15 Certification of Election
Section 32-17 Appeal of Election Results
Section 32-19 Initiatives and Referendums
Section 32-21 Compensation to Election Committee and Board Members
Section 32-23 Amendment of Election Code
Section 32-1 Purpose and Definitions
32-1.01 Purpose. The purpose of this Code is to provide a statutory framework that shall govern all elections
of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, whether the election is for the consideration of an initiative or referendum
or for the choice of the Tribal official.
32-1.03 Definitions. For purposes of this Code, certain terms are defined in this Section. The word “shall” is
always mandatory and not merely advisory.
(a) “Board” means the Election Boards as appointed by the Spokane Tribe Election Committee.
(b) “Committee” means the Spokane Tribal Election Committee that is responsible for the oversight
of Spokane Tribe elections.
(c) “Immediate family” includes: a spouse or intimate partner; a child, stepchild, adopted child;
grandchildren; parents or step-parents; grandparents; siblings; aunt or uncle, and niece or
nephew; and any other person(s), whether or not related, residing in the same household.
(d) “Qualified Tribal Voter” means any enrolled member of the Spokane Tribe, 18 years of age or
older on the date of any scheduled election.
(e) “Tribal Council” means the Spokane Tribe Tribal Council.
Section 32-3 Election Committee
32-3.01 Establishment of the Election Committee.
(a) The Spokane Tribal Council shall appoint 3 Election Committee members from among the
qualified voters of the Tribe.
(b) The Council shall designate 1 of the Committee members as Chairperson.
(c) The Council also shall appoint an alternate to serve in the absence of a regular member of the
Committee.
(1) The Alternate member shall attend all Committee meetings, but shall not have a vote in
Committee business.
(2) The Alternate member may assist in any election, but no Alternate shall have primary
authority regarding any election process.
(d) An Election Committee member shall be appointed until they resign, vacate their position, or the
Council vacates their appointment.
(e) While serving in their official capacity, Committee members shall adhere to the code of conduct
applicable to Tribal employees as set forth in the Tribe’s Personnel Manual.
(f) Committee members shall not participate in an election when a candidate is within their
immediate family.
32-3.03 Duties of the Election Committee. The Election Committee shall:
(a) Appoint an Election Board for each polling place.
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Revised Spokane Law & Order Code, 5/14/2013