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

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

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

D. Article VI, Section 2(c) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to pass laws regulating the Tribe’s elections, enrollment, and employment, and all other matters so long as those laws are consistent with the Constitution.

E. 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;

F. Article VI, Section 2(n) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Council the power to protect and foster the Tribe’s religious freedom, culture, language, and traditions.

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

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

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

J. Article V, Section 1(o) of the Constitution grants the Tribal Chairperson the power to select, hire, and administer personnel. (Res. 2023-04; Res. 2021-43; Res. 2019-50; Res. 2016-35; Res. 2014-17)