28.01.010 Definitions

Terms used or referenced shall be interpreted as follows:

(a) "Constitution and By-Laws" shall be the revised Constitution and By-laws of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians as approved by the Secretary of the Interior on June 14, 1959 with amendments thereto on April 26, 1962 and April 03, 1975.

(b) "Council" shall mean the duly elected governing body of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

(d) "TISA Board" shall mean the Trenton Indian Service Area Board of Directors empowered by this Ordinance, to act on behalf of the TISA members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa located in the stated geographical areas. (North Dakota: portions of Williams, Divide and McKenzie counties; Montana: portions of Roosevelt, Richland and Sheridan counties.)

(e) "Ordinances" Enactment of laws by the governing body of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in accordance with their Constitution and By-laws.

(f) "Resolutions" directives setting forth the interpretation and implementation of enactments/law for day-to-day transactions.

(g) "By-laws" structure and implementation of delegated authorities.

(h) "Elections" shall mean the process by which the membership votes for the TISA Board.

(i) "Membership" shall mean enrolled members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in accordance with their Constitution requirements.