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common welfare of the American Indians--do establish this organization and adopt the following Constitution and By-Laws.

Article I--Name

The name of this organization shall be the National Congress of American Indians of the United States and Alaska.

Article II--Membership

SECTION 1. Any person of Indian ancestry may become a member of the Nation Congress of American Indians; Provided, That member organizations shall certify to the eligibility of their members for national membership and that such members be accepted by the National Congress of American Indians.

SECTION 2. Any Indian tribe, band, or community of Indians may become member organizations as such, under terms prescribed by the Executive Council.

SECTION 3. The Executive Council shave have the power to grant individual membership of Indians in accordance with rules it may prescribe.

Article III--Governing Body

SECTION 1. The governing body of the National Congress of American Indians for the period between November 16, 1944, and the next National Convention in November, 1945 shall be an Executive Council consisting of a President, A Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and eight councilmen, duly selected by the National Convention.

SECTION 2. In the National Convention held in November, 1945, there shall be elected an Executive Council with representation based upon the then existing membership, under rules determined by the National Covention.

SECTION 3. The Executive Council shall appoint an Executive Secretary from the membership of the National Congress and provide for the proper compensation for his services.

SECTION 4. The term of office of the governing body shall be for one year or until their successors are elected.

SECTION 5. All expenses incurred by the National Congress of American Indians shall be paid by the Teasurer as authorized by the Executive Secretary within the limitations of the budget approved by the Executive Council.

Articles IV--Powers

SECTION 1. The Executive Council shall exercise the following

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