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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section ENV.02.06 — Tribal Council

(a) The Tribal Council has overall authority to approve recommendations from the Committee and tribal employees in relation to issues, policies and procedures related to the use of forest resources. However, the Tribal Council acknowledges that the use of trust forest resources must be consistent with applicable requirements under federal law.

(b) The Tribal Council establishes a system for permitting the use of forest resources as outlined under this ordinance.

(c) The Tribal Council reserves the right to issue special permits upon such terms and conditions as the Tribal Council deems appropriate and to waive provisions of this ordinance for special cultural or ceremonial events.

(d) The Tribal Council authorizes the set aside of 100% of Proceeds of Labor funds (stumpage) from sales of forest resources on fee and trust lands for future land acquisition.