Yurok Const. Art. V. Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
Yurok Tribal Const. Art. V, § 1
The Yurok Tribe of California
Constitution of the Yurok Tribe
Article V--Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
SECTION 1. Frequency
The Yurok Tribal Council shall meet at least once a month. Each meeting will begin and end with a traditional prayer.
Yurok Tribal Constitution Art. V, § 1, Yurok Const. Art. V, § 1
Current through October 1, 2010
Yurok Const. Art. V, § 2
SECTION 2. Quorum
Yurok Tribal Const. Art. V, § 2
The Yurok Tribe of California
Constitution of the Yurok Tribe
Article V--Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
SECTION 2. Quorum
Six (6) members of the Yurok Tribal Council, or 2/3 of the members if there are vacancies, must be present to constitute a quorum. The Chairperson shall be counted for purposes of constituting a quorum.
Yurok Tribal Constitution Art. V, § 2, Yurok Const. Art. V, § 2
Current through October 1, 2010
Yurok Const. Art. V, § 3
SECTION 3. Special Meetings
Yurok Tribal Const. Art. V, § 3
The Yurok Tribe of California
Constitution of the Yurok Tribe
Article V--Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
SECTION 3. Special Meetings
The Tribal Chairperson and three (3) Yurok Tribal Council members, may call a special meeting of the Yurok Tribal Council at any time they deem necessary by notifying each Council Member in any expedient way at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. Inability to notify all members after reasonable efforts shall not prevent such special meeting from occurring provided a quorum is present.
Yurok Tribal Constitution Art. V, § 3, Yurok Const. Art. V, § 3
Current through October 1, 2010
Yurok Const. Art. V, § 4
SECTION 4. Public Meetings
Yurok Tribal Const. Art. V, § 4
The Yurok Tribe of California
Constitution of the Yurok Tribe
Article V--Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
SECTION 4. Public Meetings
All regular and special meetings of the Yurok Tribal Council shall be open to the members of the Yurok Tribe. The Yurok Tribal Council shall provide an opportunity for public comment by Tribal members at each Yurok Tribal Council meeting. The Yurok Tribal Council may meet in executive session upon determination by the Chairperson or an affirmative vote of a majority of the Council Members present that protection of the Yurok tribe's legal rights, commercial interests and/or privileges against compelled disclosure or the privacy of specific persons requires that specific matters be discussed or voted upon in confidence. All votes, including votes on matters discussed in executive session and the subject of which must remain confidential, shall be by roll call in open session, and all votes shall be a matter of public record.
Yurok Tribal Constitution Art. V, § 4, Yurok Const. Art. V, § 4
Current through October 1, 2010
Yurok Const. Art. V, § 5
SECTION 5. Roll Call Voting
Yurok Tribal Const. Art. V, § 5
The Yurok Tribe of California
Constitution of the Yurok Tribe
Article V--Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
SECTION 5. Roll Call Voting
Roll call votes showing how each member of the Yurok Tribal Council voted on all motions shall be recorded in the minutes of the Council. Motions that die of a lack of a second will also be recorded.
Yurok Tribal Constitution Art. V, § 5, Yurok Const. Art. V, § 5
Current through October 1, 2010
Yurok Const. Art. V, § 6
SECTION 6. Consensus
Yurok Tribal Const. Art. V, § 6
The Yurok Tribe of California
Constitution of the Yurok Tribe
Article V--Yurok Tribal Council Meetings
SECTION 6. Consensus
In accordance with Tribal tradition, the Yurok Tribal Council shall attempt to conduct
business by consensus whenever possible.
Yurok Tribal Constitution Art. V, § 6, Yurok Const. Art. V, § 6
Current through October 1, 2010