عنوان

On the drafting of tribal constitutions /

0806138068

9780806138060

b720592

On the drafting of tribal constitutions /

[Book]

by Felix S. Cohen ; edited by David E. Wilkins ; foreword by Lindsay G. Robertson.

Norman :

University of Oklahoma Press,

[2006]

xxxii, 200 pages ;

22 cm.

American Indian law and policy series ;

volume 1

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) and index.

Basic memorandum on drafting of tribal constitutions -- Sect. 1. Introduction -- Sect. 2. Name of organization -- Sect. 3. Statement of purposes -- Sect. 4. Territory and membership -- Sect. 5. Offices and titles -- Sect. 6. District organization -- Sect. 7. Form of governing body -- Sect. 8. Relation of the Indian service to tribal government -- Sect. 9. Place of chiefs in tribal government -- Sect. 10. Conduct of elections -- Sect. 11. Tenure of office -- Sect. 12. Popular initiative and referendum -- Sect. 13. Powers of tribal self-government -- Sect. 14. Declaration of the rights of the people -- Sect. 15. Bylaws : duties of officers -- Sect. 16. Bylaws : qualifications for office -- Sect. 17. Bylaws : oaths of office, insignia, and ceremonials -- Sect. 18. Bylaws : salaries of officials -- Sect. 19. Bylaws : procedure of governing body -- Sect. 20. Bylaws : judicial code -- Sect. 21. Bylaws : code of misdemeanors -- Sect. 22. Bylaws : law of domestic relations -- Sect. 23. Bylaws : property -- Sect. 24. Bylaws : taxation -- Sect. 25. Bylaws : public welfare -- App. A. Model constitution -- App. B. Outline of tribal constitution and bylaws -- App. C. Model corporate charter.

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On the Drafting of Tribal Constitutions shows that concepts of Indigenous autonomy and self-governance have been vital to Native nations throughout history. As today's tribal governments undertake reform, Cohen's memorandum again offers a wealth of insight on how best to amend previous constitutions. It also helps scholars better understand the historic policy shift brought about by the Indian Reorganization Act."--Pub. desc.

Constitutional law-- United States.

Indians of North America-- Legal status, laws, etc.

Indians of North America-- Politics and government.

Tribal government-- United States.

Constitutional law.

Indians of North America-- Legal status, laws, etc.

Indians of North America-- Politics and government.

Tribal government.

United States.

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Cohen, Felix S.,1907-1953

Robertson, Lindsay Gordon

Wilkins, David E., (David Eugene),1954-

University of Oklahoma., Press,publisher.

20201208121934.0

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