All officers are elected for one year or until their successors are chosen. The election to take place as soon as possible after Spring Day, the first of March.
(Whenever in doubt we try to follow the U. S. Constitution.)
VOW OF THE HEAD CHIEF
(To be signed with his name and totem in the tally-book.)
I solemnly promise to maintain the laws and to see fair play in all the doings of the Tribe.
VOW OF EACH BRAVE ON JOINING
(To be signed with the name and totem of each in the tally-book.)
I solemnly promise that I will obey the Chief and Council of my Tribe, and if I fail in my duty I will appear before the Council and submit without murmuring to their decision.
LAWS
1. Don't rebel. Rebellion by any one against any decision of the Council is punishable by expulsion. Absolute obedience is always enforced.
2. Don't kindle a wild fire. To start a wild fire — that is, to set the woods or prairies afire — is a crime against the State, as well as the Tribe. Never leave a fire in camp without some one to watch it.
3. Don't harm song-birds. It is forbidden to kill or injure or frighten song-birds, or to disturb their nests or eggs, or to molest squirrels.
