ARTICLE VIII. EXECUTIVE
 

A. Composition of the Executive Branch.

The Executive power of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians shall be vested

in the Tribal Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson.
 

B. Location of Offices.

The Executive offices for the Tribal Chairperson and Vice-chairperson shall be

maintained in the Tribal governmental offices.
 

C. Powers and Duties of the Chairperson.

The Chairperson shall have the following powers and duties:
 

1. To represent the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in an ambassadorial capacity;

2. To execute and administer the laws and resolutions of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians;

3. To receive, prepare and submit nominations to the Tribal Council for consideration for the appointed positions set out in this Constitution or future Tribal statute;

4. To make recommendations to the Tribal Council on matters of interest or benefit to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians;

5. To oversee all Tribal Executive departments, boards, commissions and committees created by the Tribal Council;

6. Shall submit monthly written reports of his/her oversight responsibilities of Tribal operations to the Tribal Council; and

7. Submit a proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the Tribal Council.

 

D. Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chairperson

The Vice-Chairperson shall:
 

1. Perform the duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence, and assume the duties and the powers of the Chairperson if the position of the Chairperson becomes vacant;

2. Assume responsibility for those administrative functions delegated to her/him bythe Chairperson; and

3. Perform such other duties as delegated by the Chairperson.

 

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