A. Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution designates that the territory of Wilton Rancheria shall include all lands held by the Tribe or its members, or by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe or its members, and any additional lands acquired by the Tribe or by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe or its members, including but not limited to air, water, surface, subsurface, natural resources, and any interest therein.

B. Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution provides that the jurisdiction of Wilton Rancheria shall extend to all territory set forth in subsection (A) of this section, and to any and all persons or activities therein, based upon the inherent sovereign authority of the Tribe.

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

D. 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. (Res. 2019-34)