The governing body of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation shall be the Chehalis Business Committee, consisting of a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer, and one member, elected by the eligible voters of the tribe.
Members of the business committee shall be elected for a period of two (2) years with the following exception: Within sixty (60) days after this constitution and bylaws is ratified and approved, the eligible voters shall meet to elect the members of the Chehalis Business Committee, who shall serve until the next annual meeting. Thereafter, members of the business committee shall be elected every two (2) years at an annual meeting.
Elections shall be by secret ballot and in accordance with election regulations established by ordinance of the Chehalis Business Committee.
Enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation eighteen (18) years of age or older shall constitute the Chehalis Community Council. They shall be eligible to vote in all elections. They may hold tribal office, provided they are twenty-one (21) years of age or older.