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Show CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE UTE MOUNTAIN TRIBE OF THE UTE MOUNTAIN RESERVATION IN COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, UTAH PREAMBLE We, the people of the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, under the jurisdiction of the Consolidated Ute Agency, Ignacio, Colorado, in order to exercise the rights of self- government, to administer our tribal affairs, to preserve, develop and increase our tribal resources, do ordain and establish this Constitution. ARTICLE I- JURISDICTION The jurisdiction of the Vte Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation through its General Council, the. Ute Mountain Tribal Council, and its Court, shall extend to the lands now included within the Ute Mountain Reservation and to such other land as may be added thereto. ARTICLE II- MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. The membership of the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation shall consist of the following: ( a) All persons of Ute Indian blood duly enrolled on the 1939 census of the Ute Mountain Reservation: Provided, That within two years from the adoption and approval of this Constitution and Bylaws additions and changes may be made by the Council, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. ( h) And all children born to any member if such children shall be of one- half or more degree of Ute Indian blood. SEC. 2. The Council shall have the power to pass ordinances, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, covering future membership. ARTICLE III- GOVERNING BODY SECTION 1. The governing body of the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation^ which includes Allen Canyon, shall be known as the " Ute Mountain Tribal Council." SEC. 2. The. Council shall be composed of seven members, one of whom shall be elected annually by the members of the Allen Canyon ( Utah) Community. The Council when it meets after each annual election, shall choose from its membership; a chairman, a secretary-custodian, a treasurer, and such other officers and committees as may be deemed necessary. SEC. 3. The Council shall have the power to district the reservation and to apportion representation, subject to a referendum of the people, whenever such action is deemed advisable by the Council. 2C> 45C> 7- 40 ( 1) |
