TRIBAL CONSTITUTION.

SEC. 308. TRIBAL CONSTITUTION. (a) Election; Time and Procedure.— Upon the completion of the tribal membership roll under section 306(a) and upon the written request of the Interim Council, the Secretary shall conduct, by secret ballot, an election for the purpose of adopting a constitution and bylaws for the Tribe. The election shall be held according to section 16 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 476), except that absentee balloting shall be permitted regardless of voter residence. (b) Election of Tribal Officials; Procedures.— Not later than 120 days after the Tribe adopts a constitution and bylaws under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct an election by108 STAT. 4796 secret ballot for the purpose of electing tribal officials as provided in such tribal constitution. Such election shall be conducted according to the procedures specified in subsection (a) except to the extent that such procedures conflict with the tribal constitution.