submit initiatives and referenda to the Tribal membership.

Section 3 – Voting.

(a) Any duly enrolled member of the Little River Band of Ottawa, who is at least eighteen (18) years old, and is registered to vote on the date of any given tribal election shall be eligible to vote in that tribal election.

(b) Voting in tribal elections shall be by secret ballot case at polls established by the Election Board; Provided however, that the membership may make advisory recommendations at General Membership meetings by voice vote or show of hands concerning matters to be decided by the Tribal Council.

(c) Absentee voting shall be permitted in accordance with such rules and procedures as shall be established by the Election Board.

(d) Each registered voter shall be entitled to cast one (1)vote for each vacancy on the Tribal Council in the district(s) in which such voter resides. No more than one (1) vote per candidate may be cast. The candidate(s) receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to fill each vacancy according to the rank order of votes received. Each registered voter shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for a candidate for the office of Tribal Ogema.

(e) In all other elections, a majority of those voting in the election shall constitute action by the Tribe and such vote shall be conclusive on the Tribe.

Section 4 – Election Board.

(a) Subject to the approval of the Tribal Council, the Tribal Ogema shall appoint an Election Board consisting of five (5) adult members of the Tribe, to register