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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section YAE.01.08 — Indian Child Welfare Worker.

(a) Appointment: The Tribal Council shall appoint an Indian Child Welfare Worker to carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this Code.

(b) Qualifications: The Indian Child Welfare Worker shall have an educational background and/or prior experience in the field of delivering social services to Indian youth.

(c) Resource Development: The Indian Child Welfare Worker shall identify and develop within the tribal community resources designed to enhance each tribal youth's potential as a responsible member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.

(d) Duties Not Performed: The Indian Child Welfare Worker shall not be employed as, nor perform the duties of: prosecutor, defender, presenting officer, or law enforcement official.

(e) Duties: The Indian Child Welfare Worker shall:

(1) Make investigations as provided in this Code or as directed by the Youth Court;

(2) Make reports as provided in this Code or as directed by the Youth Court;

(3) Place a youth in shelter care as provided in this Code; and

(4) Perform such duties in connection with care, custody, or transportation of youth as the Youth Court requires.