§ 4. Tenure of Elected Officials

Cite as: 26 CNCA § 4

Tenure of the Principal Chief, Deputy Principal Chief, and Council Members shall be a term of four (4) years pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 and Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution, except for vacancies that are filled in accordance with Article VI, Section 13 and Article VII, Section 5 of the Cherokee Nation Constitution.

Historical Data

LA 06–10, eff. February 23, 2010. Amended LA 46–12, eff. December 17, 2012; LA 04–14, eff. February 19, 2014; LA 12–16, eff. May 18, 2016. Amended LA 14-22, eff. May 16, 2022.