Osage Nation Reorganization Act

Summary

Osage Nation Reoganization Act - Sets forth eligibility requirements for membership in the Osage Nation of Indians. Requires any person who is eligible for such membership and who is also a member of another federally recognized tribe to elect the tribe in which he or she will remain a member. Requires the Secretary to prepare a tribal membership roll. Permits applications for inclusion on the tribal roll and contests of the inclusion of any person on such roll. Establishes the Osage Constitutional Committee to draft the constitution and bylaws for the government of the tribe. Sets forth the requirements for the election of committee members. Requires that a draft approved by a majority of the Committee be submitted to the Secretary for approval. Sets forth approval procedures. Directs the Secretary to submit the approved constitution and bylaws to a referendum. Sets forth the voting requirements for adoption of the constitution and bylaws. Requires the Secretary to call and supervise the initial election of tribal officers. Provides that the Osage Mineral Board shall cease to exist as a "tribal council" upon election of such tribal officers and shall handle only matters relating to the mineral estate of the Osage Indian Reservation. Requires the Tribal council elected under this Act to adopt criteria for future membership in the Osage Tribe and to submit such criteria to a referendum for inclusion in the constitution and by laws.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 February 1982

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