A. Annual Limitation. Annual assistance provided pursuant to this program is subject to the availability of funds. No less than twenty percent (20%) of the net distributable cash and not more than seventy percent (70%) shall be used for general welfare programs including, but not limited to, social and general welfare purposes, medical assistance, education, elder/senior support, housing, utilities, or other similar, specifically identified needs that may be established from time to time by the Tribe pursuant to federal Internal Revenue Service Procedure 2014-35, including any subsequent federal Internal Revenue Service guidance under the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (codified as Internal Revenue Code § 139E) for treatment as a tax exempt benefit.

B. The annual assistance limit is subject to change from time to time, at the discretion of the Tribe. Annual assistance shall reflect a determination by the Tribe that this amount reasonably represents some or all of the additional financial assistance needs of its eligible tribal member population, for the types of costs of living reflected in this chapter, in order to support and maintain their general welfare.

C. Disbursement Limits. Disbursements of annual assistance to an eligible tribal member under this program will only be made in accordance with eligible cost documentation provided by the beneficiary to the Program Administrator on behalf of the Tribe pursuant to Section 13-305.

D. Quarterly Disbursement. Disbursements of annual assistance to an eligible tribal member under this program may be made in quarterly disbursements or other disbursement schedule but not to exceed the annual assistance limit.

E. Nondiscrimination. Annual assistance provided under this program shall not discriminate in favor of the governing body of the Tribe.

F. Limitation on Liability. Any agreement or contract for work performed in connection with this program is solely between the eligible tribal member and a third party. The Tribe shall not be liable for any loss or damages whatsoever resulting from services performed in connection with assistance provided to an eligible tribal member under this program, and no legal relationship shall be created between the Tribe and a third party on behalf of an eligible tribal member. Satisfaction of any monetary duty or obligation to a third party shall be owed and remain at all times with the eligible tribal member. (Res. 2023-44 Exh. A; Res. 2023-18 Exh. A; Res. 2022-78 Exh. A)