Serving on a tribal board is a big responsibility. To do it well, you need to know what your own bylaws say.

This free one-page handout breaks down the 2000 Bylaws of Hannahville’s Commercial Enterprise Oversight Board in plain English. It covers:

• What the Board is for
• Who appoints members and how long they serve
• Quorum and voting rules
• Conflicts of interest
• Who the Board reports to

Every point lists the article it comes from, so you can check the source yourself. Where the bylaws are silent, the handout says so.

It ends with three discussion questions for board training.

This handout is for education only. It is not legal advice. Always check the current bylaws and any later amendments with Tribal Council.

Want training for your board or committee? Email Potawatomi Life at potawatomilife@gmail.com.