Article V - Community Organization

Each community established under this Constitution shall elect annually, a president and such other officers as may be advisable.  The president shall call and preside over popular meeting of the community whenever necessary for the consideration of matters of local interest.  The various communities may consult with representatives of the Interior Department on all matters of local interest and make recommendations thereon to the Tribal Council or the Superintendent or Commissioner of Indian Affairs, may undertake and manage local enterprises for the benefit of the community, may levy assessments upon members of the community, may expend money in the community treasury for the benefit of the community, may keep a roll of those members of the Tribe affiliated with the community, and may exercise such further powers as may be delegated to the communities by the Tribal Council.  The actions of the community councils shall not be inconsistent with the Constitution, By-Laws and ordinances of the Tribe.