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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

 

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS
(Amended Oct 13, 2006 see Amendment I)

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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 by the Secretary of the Interior and conducted pursuant to Federal regulations, Provided, That, at least thirty percent (30%) of those entitled to vote shall cast ballots in such election, but no amendment shall become effective until it has been approved by the Secretary of the Interior so long as such approved is required by Federal law.

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.

 


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