removal. Before any vote for removal is taken, the Tribal Ogema or Tribal Council member, shall be provided with a reasonable opportunity to answer the charges at the public meeting of the Tribal Council, held for that purpose. The decision of the Tribal Council shall be final.

Section 4 – Vacancies. A vacancy in the office of the Tribal Ogema or on the Tribal Council resulting from death, resignation, forfeiture, removal, or recall shall be filled as follows:

(a) If less than eighteen (18) months remain in the term of office for the Tribal Ogema or Tribal Council member, an individual shall be appointed to full such vacant position at the next regular Tribal Council meeting, provided such appointment is approved by a majority vote of the Tribal Council. TheSpeaker of the Tribal Council shall nominate an individual to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Tribal Ogema. The Tribal Ogema shall nominate an individual to fill a vacancy on the Tribal Council

(b) If more than eighteen months remain in the term of office for the Tribal Ogema or a Tribal Council member, a special election shall be held within three (3) months after the vacancy occurs. When calling a special election to the fill the vacancy of a Tribal Council member, the qualifications for candidates and registered voters entitled to participate shall be consistent with those applicable to the District in which such vacant seat exists.

(c) Any special election required to be held under this Section shall be conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of