The Yurok Tribal Council shall establish an Election Board pursuant to Article IV, Section 5(f) of the Constitution of the Yurok Tribe.

The Board shall be responsible for screening candidates, calling and conducting elections, settling any election disputes, certifying election results, establishing and overseeing the registration and petition process, and installing successful candidates. The Board Chairperson shall administer the oath of office.

The Board shall abide by the internal procedures of the Election Board, as set forth in this title. Members of the Board shall receive reimbursement for expenses related to their specific responsibilities. The Board will levy and collect filing fees from candidates and such other fees as specified in this title. Members of the Board may be removed by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Council in accordance with Article IV, Section 5 of the Constitution. [Ord. 76 § 4101, amended, 6/23/2022; Ord. 56 § 4101, amended, 5/9/2019; Ord. 42 § 4101, adopted, 3/4/2015.]