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Constitution and By-laws of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Belcourt, North Dakota

Date amended: With 1962, 1975, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001 amendments.



The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Belcourt, North Dakota can be reached at P.O. Box 900, Belcourt, ND 58316, (p) 701-477-0470 (f) 701-477-6836 (contact information from the National Congress of American Indians directory).

Table of Contents
Preamble
Article I - Name
Article II - Jurisdiction
Article III - Membership
Article IV - Governing Body
Article V - Nomination and Elections
Article VI - Officers and Their Duties
Article VII - Tribal Council Procedures
Article VIII - Referendum and Recall
Article IX - Powers of the Tribal Council
Article X - Future and Reserved Powers
Article XI - Manner of Review
Article XII - Adoption
Article XIII - Amendment
Article XIV - Separation of Powers (Judiciary)