A. In addition to its participation on the Development Committee through its representative member, the Tribal Council shall review and approve or disapprove all invoices or costs presented for payment in furtherance of development of the Tribe’s Class III gaming facility.

B. Pursuant to Article V, Section 1(c) of the Constitution, in addition to his or her participation on the Development Committee, the Chairperson shall negotiate and enter into all compacts, contracts, and agreements with other governments, organizations, or individuals in furtherance of development of the Tribe’s Class III gaming facility; provided, however, that any compact, contract, or agreement that directly or indirectly waives the Tribe’s sovereign immunity must first be approved by the Tribal Council.

C. Prior to signing any compact, contract, and agreement that authorizes an otherwise unbudgeted amount of one-time or recurring costs in furtherance of the Class III gaming facility, the Chairperson shall seek approval of those costs from the Tribal Council. However, the Chairperson shall not be required to separately obtain Tribal Council approval of other contract provisions; provided, however, that the Tribal Council will review any relevant contract prior to approving the associated costs.

D. The Tribal Council may hear issue(s) related to the Tribe’s gaming development project in an executive session of the Tribal Council if such issue(s) raise concerns regarding confidentiality. The Tribal Council may seek advice on the confidentiality concerns surrounding any issue(s) related to the Tribe’s gaming project from the Chairperson or legal counsel. However, determinations as to whether any specific issue(s) shall be heard in an executive session shall be at the sole and reasonable discretion of the Tribal Council. (Res. 2023-04 (Exh. A); Res. 2015-25)