the Little River Band in Tribal Courts Authorized.

(a) The Little River Band, its Tribal Council members, Tribal Ogema, and other Tribal officials, acting in their official capacities, shall be subject to suit for declaratory or injunctive relief in the Tribal Court system for the purpose of enforcing rights and duties established by this Constitution and by the ordinances and resolutions of the Tribe.

(b) Notwithstanding the authorization provided in subsection (a) of this Section, persons shall not be entitled to an award of damages, as a form of relief, against the Tribe, its Tribal Council members, the Tribal Ogema, or other Tribal officials acting in their official capacities; provided that the Tribal Council may by ordinance waive the right of the Tribe or Tribal officials to be immune fromBand.

ARTICLE XV

ADOPTION

This Constitution, when adopted by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the Little River Band voting at a special election called for such purpose by the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative, in which at least thirty percent (30%) of those entitled to vote shall vote, shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Interior for his approval and shall be effective from the date of his approval.

R.L. David Jolly holds a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Biology – Population Genetics. He has worked in a number of fields, giving him a broad perspective on life, business, economics and politics. He is a very conservative Christian, husband, father and grandfather who cares deeply for his Savior, family and the future