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

C. Article V, Section 1(l) of the Constitution grants the Chairperson the power to administer all boards and committees created by the Tribal Council.

D. Article V, Section 1(m) of the Constitution grants the Chairperson the power to nominate the directors of each department subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council.

E. Article V, Section 1(q) of the Constitution grants the Chairperson the power to administer and direct the Tribe’s legal counsel.

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

G. 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.

H. Article VI, Section 2(d) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to create boards and committees and to set qualifications for participation on those boards and committees.

I. 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.

J. Article VI, Section 2(k) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to choose and employ the Tribe’s legal counsel. (Res. 2023-55; Res. 2018-43)