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<p>reorganized with a newly ratified constitution, bylaws, and elected government, gaining federal recognition in 1961.</p>

<p>The chairman and vice chairman are elected by an <a href="page.php?w=at-large_vote">at-large vote</a> to serve four-year terms. The three council members serve two-year terms. </p>

<p>The November 2016 election was historic because it was the first time that tribal citizens were able to vote directly for chairman and vice chairman. Previously they had been elected from among the council members. A constitutional amendment</p><p>
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