… a Manual of the League containing full directions as to the formation, government and operations of the several tribes, and defining and describing the activities of the Tribes in furtherance of the objects of the League as set forth in Article II of the constitution subject, however, to the approval of the Chief, which Manual and its provisions shall have the same force and effect as though set forth at length in these By-Laws.
Vacancies
1. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the National Council of Guidance by the death, resignation or otherwise, of any member thereof, the same shall be filled by appointment by an affirmative vote of two thirds of its members, and the suceessor so appointed shall held office until the next annual election of the members of the Council, and a certificate of such appointment shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the County of New york within twenty days after such appointment.
2. In the event of the death, resignation or incapacity of any officers of the League, the National Council of Guidance shall appoint a successor.
3. In the event of the death, resignation or incapacity of any Head Guide, the Tribal committee shall elect a successor or successors, subject to confirmation by the Local Council and the National Council of Guidance.
Amendments.
These By-Laws may be amended by a four-fifths vote of the members of the National Council of Guidance present at any regular meating of the Council provided notice of any proposed amendment together with a copy thereof shall be mailed to the members of the Council, at least ten days before such meeting.
