A. Article VI, Section 2 of the Constitution authorizes the Tribal Council to make the Tribe’s laws.

B. Article VI, Section 2(a) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to make all laws, including resolutions, codes, and statutes.

C. Article VI, Section 2(c) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to pass laws regulating the Tribe’s elections, enrollment, employment, and all other matters so long as those laws are consistent with the Constitution.

D. Article VI, Section 2(f) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to authorize expenditures by law and appropriate funds in an annual budget.

E. Article VI, Section 2(g) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to raise revenue, including the power to levy and collect taxes and license fees.

F. Article VI, Section 2(i) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to require comprehensive reporting from the Chairperson regarding the Tribe’s finances, businesses, and other activities.

G. Article V, Section 1(a) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Chairperson the power to execute, administer and enforce the laws of the Tribe. (Res. 2019-42; Res. 2018-04; Res. 2015-10)