Section 3. Vacancies.

Section 3. Vacancies.

Section 3.
Vacancies.
If a Tribal Council Member should die, resign, or be removed or recalled from office, the Tribal Council shall declare the position vacant. The Tribal Council shall fill a vacancy by special election unless less than six (6) months remain in the term, in which case the Tribal Council shall leave the position vacant. The person who fills a vacant position shall only serve out the term of the person whom he or she is replacing.
All resignations from the Tribal Council shall be done in writing.

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