Yavapai-Apache Nation: Executive Functions Excerpt

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ARTICLE VII - THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Section 1. Executives. The Executive Department shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Tribal Council and such other persons as the Tribal Council or their designee may find necessary for the administration of tribal business. The Chairperson shall be in charge of the Executive Department in accordance with Section 2 of this Article.
Section 2. Duties. (a) The Chairperson shall make all decisions regarding personnel within the Executive Department, Provided, That decisions regarding departmental directors shall also need the concurrence of the Tribal Council. (b) The Executive Department shall oversee the administration of tribal business and shall exercise those authorities delegated to it by the Tribal Council unless otherwise provided in this constitution.

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Yavapai-Apache Nation. 1936. "Constitution of the Yavapai-Apache Nation." Camp Verde, AZ . 

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