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Skokomish Indian Tribe: Terms of Office Excerpt

Skokomish Indian Tribe: Terms of Office Excerpt
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ARTICLE IV - TRIBAL COUNCIL

Sec. 4.  Terms of Office

Each Tribal Council member shall be elected for a term of four (4) years.  Terms of office for the seven (7) council members shall be staggered, two (2) members being elected each year for three (3) consecutive years and one (1) member being elected in the fourth year. 

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Skokomish Indian Tribe. 1938. "Constitution of Skokomish Indian Tribe." Shelton, WA.

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