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This chapter shall be construed to give full effect to the objectives and purposes for which it was enacted. Furthermore, this chapter shall be interpreted and construed to:

A. Preserve the peace, harmony, safety, health and general welfare of the people of the Tribe and those permitted to enter, visit, or reside on tribal lands;

B. Ensure peace and order on tribal lands;

C. Uphold harmony, tranquility, peace, and order for tribal events and gatherings;

D. Promote the welfare of the Tribe and its members;

E. Safeguard individual rights and community standards;

F. Secure rights and powers, which are inherent in the Tribe’s sovereign status;

G. Exert jurisdiction over all matters essential to the Tribe’s self-determination and self-governance;

H. Treat all parties fairly and without prejudice, protecting individual rights guaranteed by the Indian Civil Rights Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1301 et seq., and by the traditions, customs and laws of the Tribe; and

I. Resolve disputes fairly and efficiently. (Res. 2022-47 (Exh. A); Res. 2020-92; Res. 2020-07)