Section YAE.01.10 — Guardian Ad Litem.

(a) Appointment: The Youth Court, under any proceedings authorized by this Code, shall appoint for the purpose of that proceeding a guardian ad litem for a youth where it finds that the youth does not have a natural or adoptive parent, guardian, or custodian willing and able to exercise sound judgment as to the best interests of the youth, or upon the request of the Indian Child Welfare Worker.

(b) Qualifications: The guardian ad litem must be familiar with the rights of youth and provisions of this Code.

(1) Represent the youth's best interest in any proceeding as required by the Court; and

(2) Make recommendations to the Court on disposition.

(d) Compensation: The Youth Court, with Tribal Council approval, shall determine what compensation, if any, shall be made to the Guardian Ad Litem.