Article 1 Purpose and Authority

(a) Name. The name of this entity shall be Cultural Affairs Committee ("Committee") for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community ("Tribe").

(b) Purpose. The primary purpose of this Committee shall be to serve the Tribal Council as an advisory body regarding the Stockbridge-Munsee Community history, language, and cultural heritage.

(c) Authority. This entity was established under Tribal Resolution #040-24 on September 3, 2024, and an amendment to the By-Laws was adopted by Tribal Resolution #008-25 on December 3, 2024. To the extent any provision in these By-Laws conflicts with a tribal ordinance, the terms of the ordinance shall govern, unless otherwise determined by the Tribal Council.

(d) Communication to Committee. Communications to the Committee should be sent to the Committee's attention and submitted to the Tribal Secretary.