18.01.050 License; Granting

(a) The TERO Director shall receive applications for licenses and permits, and upon approval grant the same in all cases where expressly authorized upon the terms and conditions specified by this title. The Director will refer any applications for any purpose not named by this title to the TERO Commission for a determination of the Director's authority to grant any license or permit.

(b) Upon receipt of each application the TERO Director shall conduct such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character, as he deems necessary for the protection of the public good. If an investigation is conducted and the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the TERO Director shall notify the applicant that his application is disapproved and that no license will be issued; or the TERO Director at his discretion may issue a temporary license and allow the applicant time to clear any questions of the TERO Director concerning the applicant that may exist. If the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the TERO Director shall recommend approval to the TERO Commission. If approved by the TERO Commission, the TERO Director shall endorse the license and deliver it to the applicant.

(c) Upon approval of the application by the TERO Commission and payment of the fee, a business license shall be issued to the applicant on a form approved by the TERO Commission. The license shall be signed by the TERO Director or his authorized representative. The license shall specifically describe the business or trade to be conducted, the name of the business, and the name of the owner or principal owners, and the location at which the business or trade will be conducted.

(d) If an application for a license or permit is denied, the applicant is entitled to a hearing within ten (10) days of the denial. The hearing will be informal and with the TERO Director. If the denial is not reversed the applicant may appeal the denial through Title 22, Tribal Administrative Procedures Act.