Location: Idaho
Population: 3500
Date of Constitution: 1948, as amended 1961, 1983, 1986, 1988, and 1999.
Nez Perce Tribe. 1948. "Constitution and Bylaws the Nez Perce Tribe." Lapwai, ID.
ARTICLE VIII POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE NEZ PERCE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1. The NPTEC shall have the following powers, to be exercised in accordance with this Constitution and with the applicable statutes of the United States. (A) To represent the Tribe in negotiations with…
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