NY A04069

Adds Montaukett Indians to the list of recognized New York state Indian nations and tribes in section 2 of the Indian law.

Grants state recognition and acknowledgment to the Montaukett Indians, reversing the 1910 court decision in Pharoah v. Benson that declared them extinct.

Establishes leadership structure for the Montaukett Indians consisting of a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees, and a tribal secretary, elected annually by majority ballot vote.

Requires annual tribal meetings to be held on the first Tuesday in April with all elected officers serving one-year terms.

Limits voter eligibility to persons at least 18 years old who are certified as blood right members of the Montaukett Indians nation according to tribal rules and regulations.