13.11.060 Seating of Office

In accordance with Article VII Section 5 of the Constitution, the newly elected Tribal and Judicial officers and district representatives shall be installed in office at the first regular monthly meeting of the Tribal Council, held pursuant to Article VII, section 1 of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Constitution, after certification of the election results has been issued by the Tribal Secretary/Treasurer provided that such meeting must be held no later than thirty (30) days following the date of the General Election. If the outgoing officers and/or district representatives fail or refuse to conduct such meeting, their duly elected replacements hereunder may convene such meeting and commence their respective duties.