Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.81.48 When are the results of the OIWA Election final?

(1) The percentage of total votes cast was at least 30 percent, or such percentages as may be required according to the tribe's governing document's amendment or adoption articles;  and

(2) The voters ratified or rejected the proposed document, proposed amendment or revocation.

(1) The decisions on challenges;

(2) The outcome of the voting;  and

(3) That the proposed document, proposed amendments or revocation becomes effective as of the date of the Secretarial election;  and

(4) That the decision is a final agency action.

(1) Forward the original text of the document, Original Certificate of Approval, and the Certificate of Results of Election to the tribe and a copy of all documents to the Director of the Bureau;  and

(2) Retain, as required by the Records Disposition Schedule, a copy of all document(s) relevant to the Secretarial election.