17.01.110 By-Laws

The Repatriation Committee shall operate under the procedures listed below but may establish by-laws and procedures for the operation of the organization not inconsistent with those set forth in this section.

(a) A quorum shall consist of at least three members.

(b) A tape recording of all official meetings shall be made and kept for a period of at least two years.

(c) Official meetings shall be noticed and made public.

(d) Official actions shall be carried or defeated by majority vote.

(e) Roberts Rules of Order shall be generally followed at all official meetings.

(f) Tape recordings of official meetings shall be provided to the Tribal Council upon demand but do not have to provided to the public. The Tribal Council is empowered to release copies of the tape recordings or transcripts thereof to the public upon reasonable request. Reasonable and prudent attempts must be made to protect the confidentiality of the Repatriation Committee's activities where appropriate.

(g) A chair and vice-chair shall be selected from within the members to officiate at meetings.

(h) A secretary shall be selected from within the members to be responsible for producing and maintaining records of official meetings, minutes and so forth.