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Constitution of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians,
Torres Martinez Reservation, California
Adopted: November 9, 1997; Amended November 20, 2004 (Articles XXIV; XXV)
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Table of Contents
Preamble
Article I - Name
Article II - Territory
Article III - Jurisdiction
Article IV - Membership
Article V - Civil Rights
Article VI - General Council
Article VII - Meetings of the General Council
Article VIII - Powers of the General Council
Article IX - Tribal Council
Article X - Powers of the Tribal Council
Article XI - Elections
Article XII - Vacancies and Recall
Article XIII - Referendum
Article XIV - Conflict of Interest
Article XV - Land
Article XVI - Duties of the Tribal Council
Article XVII - Actions by General Council
Article XVIII - Tribal Records
Article XIX - Order of Business
Article XX - Amendments
Article XXI - Adoption
Article XXII - Savings Clause
Article XXIII - Severability
Certification of Adoption
Article XXIV - Repeal Article VIII Section 1(J)
Article XXV - Tribal Court
