A. Article V, Section 1(a) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Chairperson the power to execute, administer, and enforce all the laws of the Tribe.

B. Article V, Section 1(k) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Chairperson the power to administer all departments created by the Tribal Council.

C. Article V, Section 1(m) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Chairperson the power to nominate the directors of each department subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council, except that if a confirmation vote is not taken by the Tribal Council within forty-five (45) days, the nominations shall be deemed confirmed.

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

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

F. Article VI, Section 2(b) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to establish administrative departments that shall be administered by the Chairperson, such as a Department of the Treasury, Administration, Business, Housing, Health, Social Services, Education, Personnel, and any other departments deemed necessary by the Tribal Council. (Res. 2019-28)