Article XVI – Adoption

Section 1. Adoption. This Constitution shall become the supreme law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians when adopted by a majority vote of the registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voting in an election and shall become effective after certification by the Election Board.

Section 2. Supreme Law of the Tribe. Upon adoption, this Constitution shall repeal and supersede the Charter and Governing Document of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians as well as any law or precedent dependent thereon which is inconsistent with this Constitution.

(January 2022 draft + commentary to view the corresponding explanation.)