49.01.030 Authority

(a) The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians ('Tribe') acts under a Constitution adopted by the People in 1959.

(b) In Article IX (a) Section 10 of the Constitution the People authorize the Council to establish laws regarding the management, lease, permit, or disposition of Tribe-held land, interest in lands, and other real assets under tribal jurisdiction, and to purchase or otherwise acquire territory or land or interests in lands within or outside the existing Territory.

(c) Article IX (a) Section 11 of the Turtle Mountain Constitution and By-laws empowers the Tribal Council with the authority to engage in any business that will further the economic well-being of the members of the tribe, or to undertake any programs or projects designed for the economic advancement of the people.

(d) Article IX (a) Section 14 of the Turtle Mountain Constitution and By-laws empowers the Tribal Council with the authority to make and perform contracts and agreements of every description, not inconsistent with law or the provisions of this Constitution and By-laws, provided that any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary, or his authorized representative.