Section SAF.02.01 — Statement Of Purpose, Findings, And Authority

(a) Purpose. The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council enacts this Ordinance to provide for the public peace and good order and to minimize health and accident hazards to lands and persons under the jurisdiction of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.

(b) Findings. The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council further finds that this chapter is necessary to protect social, economic and political welfare of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community and its members.

(c) Authority.

(1) The Ordinance is authorized under Article VII (f) of the Stockbridge-Munsee Constitution and inherent tribal authority as an exercise of governmental powers to govern the members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, as well as the use, management and administration of the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation.

(2) In addition, the Stockbridge-Munsee Community has authority over tribal lands owned in fee simple by virtue of its ownership of such land and its authority over the conduct of its members and may enforce this Ordinance consistent with such authority.