Sec. 6. Tribal constitution
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After the compilation of the tribal membership roll under section 4, upon the written request of the Interim Tribal Council, the Secretary shall conduct, by secret ballot, an election for the purpose of ratifying a final constitution for the Tribe. The election shall be held consistent with sections 16(c)(1) and 16(c)(2)(A) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act; 25 U.S.C. 5123(c)(1) and 5123(c)(2)(A), respectively). Absentee voting shall be permitted regardless of voter residence.
Not later than 120 days after the Tribe ratifies a final constitution under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct an election by secret ballot for the purpose of electing tribal officials as provided in such tribal constitution. Such election shall be conducted consistent with the procedures specified in subsection
(a)except to the extent that such procedures conflict with the tribal constitution.
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