Section 4. Elections on Initiatives or Referendums. Whenever an initiative petition with the required
signatures is filed at the Tribal office or a resolution for a referendum is adopted by the Tribal Council, an
election thereon shall be conducted within 45 days, unless there is a regular election to be held within 90
days. An election on a referendum or initiative must have a minimum voter turnout of 51% of the average
voter turnout at the regular Tribal elections held during the previous 5 years.
ARTICLE XI - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Chairman. The Chairman of the Business Council shall preside over meetings of the Tribe and
the Business Council. He shall perform all duties of the Chairman and exercise any authority delegated to
him by the Business Council.
Section 2. Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman and perform the duties of Chairman in
the Chairman's absence.
Section 3. Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for Tribal correspondence and reports and shall
keep a complete record of minutes of all business conducted at Business Council meetings and Tribal or
General Council meetings. The Business Council may delegate an assistant or recording secretary to assist
the Secretary in the performance of his duties.
Section 4. Executive Director. The Business Council may employ an Executive Director to assist the
Business Council in the performance of the administrative duties. The Executive Director shall be the
manager and ranking officer, subject to supervision by the Business Council, in charge of the Tribe Office
and its staff. His duties and responsibilities shall be more specifically detailed and outlined in his
employment contract.
Section 5. Appointive Officers. The duties of all committees and officers appointed by the Business Council
shall be clearly defined in an ordinance passed by the Business Council. Such committee members and
officers shall make reports to the Business Council as required.
ARTICLE XII - CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCILMEN AND OTHER EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Section 1. Hours of duty for Business Councilmen and other elective officers shall be determined as
necessary to fulfill their obligations, responsibilities, objectives, and purpose as the governing body of the
Spokane Tribe.
Section 2. Notice of absence shall be in advance to an authorized representative designated by the Tribal
Council. In case of an emergency, notification should be given at the earliest time possible.
ARTICLE XIII - TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS
Section 1. Meetings of Business Council. The Business Council shall hold at least 1 regular meeting a week
at the Tribal headquarters at Wellpinit, Washington, or at other times and places required to satisfactorily
fulfill its duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Constitution. Special meetings may be called at any
time by the Chairman, by any 3 Council Members, or by a written request signed by at least 25 qualified
voters of the Spokane Tribe.
Section 2. Tribal and General Council Meetings. There shall be at least 2 General Council meetings a year.
One in the month of April and another in the month of November. Additional General Council meetings may
be called by the Chairman, by a majority of the Business Council or by a petition signed by at least 125
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Section 3. Quorum. A quorum of the Business Council shall consist of 3 members. A quorum of the General
Council shall consist of 125 qualified voters of the Spokane Tribe. If a confirmed quorum is present at the
time of any General Council vote on a matter, the matter voted upon shall be binding upon the Business
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