The Executive powers shall be vested in the Executive Officers and shall constitute the Executive Branch of government for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Section 1. Composition. The Executive Officers of the Tribe shall consist of a Principal Chief and a Vice-Chief.
Section 2. Qualifications. In order to run for and/or serve as Principal Chief or Vice-Chief a candidate must be a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; must be at least thirty-five (35) years of age either by the date of the upcoming General Election or upon entering into service; and must have legally resided on Cherokee trust lands continuously for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of filing for election.
Clause 1. Disqualifiers. No person shall ever be eligible for office or appointment of honor, profit, or trust who have been found guilty in a court of law for aiding, abetting, counseling, or encouraging any person or persons of defrauding the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians or any of its entities. Neither shall any person be eligible to such office, who has been convicted of a felony.
(January 2022 draft + commentary to view the corresponding explanation.)