Section YAE.01.09 — Presenting Officer.

(a) The Tribal Council shall appoint, a Presenting Officer to carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this Code. The Chief Judge of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Court shall annually certify to the Tribal Council the number of qualified Presenting Officers needed to carry out the purposes of this Code.

(b) The Presenting Officer's qualifications and compensation shall be the same as those of the official who acts as Prosecutor for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Court.

(c) The Tribal Attorney may act as the Presenting Officer.

(d) The Presenting Officer shall represent the people of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in all proceedings under this Code, acting on their behalf and in their best interests.

(e) The Presenting Officer shall be empowered to establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out the duties of office, not inconsistent with Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Law.