1.01.060 Referendums

(a) Authority of Members to Initiate Referendums

Members shall have power to initiate referendums subject to the provisions set forth in this section and in any regulations that are issued pursuant to this chapter ("Initiative").

(1) A referendum may be called to adopt new laws, reject or amend existing laws, or to pose questions on issues that affect the community.

(2) In order for a referendum to be placed on the ballot for a vote, the Member must obtain the valid signatures of five percent (5%) of eligible voters.

(3) The Member must register the petition with the Tribal Clerk, who shall determine the number of signatures required, as of the date upon registration of the petition. Such number to be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of registration.

(4) In order for the referendum to be validly approved it must pass by a majority of votes cast.

(5) The Election Board shall conduct a Tribal Referendum within ninety (90) days of receipt of a valid petition.

(b) Authority of the Council to Initiate Referendums

(1) The Council may place any proposed or existing law or question to the membership for a referendum vote by a majority vote of the Chiefs.

(2) The Council must place the following issues to the membership through the referendum process:

(A) Fundamental changes to the membership qualifications of the Tribe;

(B) Fundamental changes to the rights of membership of the Tribe;

(D) Fundamental changes in the voting requirements of the Tribe;

(E) Fundamental changes in the basic government structure of the Tribe; and

(F) Non-budgeted, non-emergency expenditures by the Tribe, of Tribal General Funds, that are in excess of $2,500,001.00.

(1) The Tribal Election Board shall be responsible for administrating the Tribal Election and Referendum Ordinance.