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Show prove the same. If he approves an ordinance or resolution, it shall thereupon become effective, but the Superintendent shall transmit a copy of the same, bearing, his endorsement to the Secretary of the Interior, who may, within 90 days from the date of enactment, rescind the said ordinance or resolution for any cause by notifying the Tribal Council of his action. If the Superintendent refuses to approve any ordinance or resolution submitted to him within two weeks after it's enactment, he shall advise the Tribal Council of his reasons. The Tribal Council may by a majority vote refer the ordinance or resolution to the Secretary of the Interior who may within 90 days from its enactment, approve the same in writing, whereupon the said ordinance or resolution shall become effective. ARTICLE VI- GENERAL COUNCIL The General Council, consisting of all the voters of the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, shall assemble at such times as the Council shall call them together for the discussion of matters relating to the public welfare. A General Council may be called upon a petition signed by a majority of the qualified voters of the reservation. ARTICLE VII- LAND The reservation land now unallotted shall remain tribal property and shall not be allotted to individuals in severalty, but assignment of land for private use may be made by the Tribal Counc. il in conformitv with ordinances which may be adopted on this subject and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. ARTICLE VIII- REFERENDUM By a majority vote of the Council, or upon a petition signed by at least 25 percent of the voters of the Ute Mountain Reservation^ any proposed or enacted ordinance or resolution of the Tribal Council shall be submitted to an election of the Tribe. A majority of those voting shall determine the validity of such ordinance or resolution. No ordinance or resolution submitted to referendum shall be in effect until approved in the referendum. ARTICLE IX- AMENDMENTS Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by a majority vote of the Tribal Council, and may be ratified and approved in the'same manner as this Constitution and By- laws. BYLAWS OF THE UTE MOUNTAIN TRIBE OF THE UTE MOUNTAIN RESERVATION- COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, UTAH ARTICLE I- MEETINGS OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL _ SECTION 1. At the first meeting of the Council after a regular election, the Council shall see that its members have a correct and clear understanding of the Constitution and By- laws, and of the general management of the tribal and reservation affairs as well as& of the rules for the conduct of its own business. |