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CONSTITUTION OF THE KAW NATION
Preamble | Territory | Article I - Membership | Article II - Legislative Functions
Article III - Executive Functions | Article IV - Recall and Removal of Officers
Article V - Courts | Article VI - Bill of Rights
Article VII - Popular Participation in Government | Article VIII - Amendments
Article IX - Savings Clause | Article X - Severability | AMENDMENT I

AMENDMENT I

AMENDMENT I

(Adopted by a vote on Oct. 13, 2006

Amendment I replaces ARTICLE VIII with the following language.)

ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS

This constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the Kaw Nation voting in an election called for that purpose, provided, that at least thirty percent (30%) of those entitled to vote shall cast ballots in such election. If in such election at least thirty percent (30%) of eligible voters of the Tribe vote in the election, and the amendment is approved by a majority vote, said amendment shall be effective from the date of approval.

Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by a valid petition signed by at least thirty percent (30%) of the members of the General Council or by a majority vote of the Executive Council.