An Act
ENROLLED
LEGISLATIVE ACT 5-87
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AN ACT RELATED TO CHEROKEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA LAW REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS; AMENDING CNCA SECTION 10-3-1; ADDING NEW ITEMS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
SECTION 10-3-1. Eligibility to vote generally.
All enrolled citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma whose name appear on the Dawes Commission Roll or who have a lineal ancestor whose name appears on that Roll, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older and who possess a Certification of Degree of Indian Blood, and-w4o- are registered to vote as provided herein shall be entitled to vote in all elections and referendum of the Cherokee Nation; however, no person who is registered to vote in another tribe shall be eligible to vote. Eligibility to vote shall have no bearing on inheritance or participation in the distribution of any assets in any manner.
Passed by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council on this 14th day of February, 1987.
Approved and signed by the Principal Chief this 14thday of February , 1987.
Wilma P. Mankiller, Principal Chief
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
ATTEST:
Gary D. Chapman, Secretary/Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation