Section ENV.01.07 — Tribal Council

(a) The Tribal Council has overall authority to approve recommendations from the Conservation/Ecology Departments and/or Fish and Wildlife Board regarding conservation issues, policies and procedures.

(b) The Tribal Council may temporarily alter seasons, limits, fees, permit requirements, close areas, or waive provisions of this ordinance, if the Tribal Council determines that it is in the best interests of the Tribe and that an emergency exists, other similar circumstances exist, or there is not adequate time to amend this Ordinance. The Tribal Council must also determine that if it does not act, the Tribe or its conservation resources will be harmed. Any actions under this provision must be acted on by Resolution, and in accordance with Chapter ADM.01.

(c) The Tribal Council may also issue any Special Permit upon such terms and conditions the Tribal Council shall deem appropriate.

(d) The Tribal Council may also waive any provision of this Ordinance for special cultural or ceremonial events such as the Chemon Welch fishing derby, or other similar events.

(e) This section is not intended to be any limitation on Tribal Council's inherent or constitutional authority.

(f) No one is authorized to release non-native animals or plant non-native plants on tribal lands without Tribal Council approval. This does not apply to individual gardens on land assignments or authorized community gardens.