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103 Board of Directors of the Foundation

(A) The Council hereby authorizes and directs the five Directors and officers listed in the 2023 Annual Report and who are still serving on the Board of Directors to officially modify the Articles of the Foundation to set new requirements for including: (1) at least three Board Members with all Members serving four-year, staggered terms of office; (2) Board Members selected upon appointment by the Chief and confirmation by the Council; and, (3) Board Member vacancies filled upon nomination by the Chief and confirmation by the Council.

(1) The initial terms of office for Board Members shall begin upon the approval of the modified Articles of the Foundation and the installation of a newly seated Board of Directors.

(2) The Articles of the Foundation shall include a requirement that a majority of the Members of the Board of Directors must be citizens of the Tribe.

(B) The Council hereby authorizes and directs the five Directors and officers listed in the 2023 Annual Report and who are still serving on the Board of Directors to officially adopt Bylaws for the Foundation.