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Committees

MPA Committees

MPA committees serve the needs of the Tribe and have seats open to Tribal Members.

Constitution Committee

The Committee’s purpose is to review revisions to the Constitution and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council and Membership. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Recommend revisions to the Constitution and participate in public meetings of Tribal Members regarding the proposed revisions.
• Review of new and/or established Ordinances to ensure compliance with the Constitution.

Election Committee

The purpose of the Election committee is to supervise, administer, and conduct Tribal Elections. The Election Board shall consist of at least three Members and one alternate appointed by the Tribal Council for each Tribal General Membership Election Meeting. The Election committee shall certify the election of Tribal officials immediately after the election. No Member of the Election Board shall at the same time be a Member of the Tribal Council or candidate for a position on Tribal Council. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer and conduct all Tribal Elections.

Enrollment Committee

The Committee’s purpose is to provide oversight for Tribal enrollment procedures as defined in the Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance No.76-1 in a confidential manner and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review of Tribal enrollment applications to ensure that the Tribal enrollment regulations are being followed as defined in the Tribe’s Ordinance

• Presentation of approved applications for Tribal enrollment to the Tribal Council for review prior to the Annual April General Membership Meeting.

Land Committee

The Committee’s purpose is to make recommendations to the Tribal Council regarding policies regarding all lands, air and waters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Research, identify and maintain an updated inventory of all Tribal lands including lot assignments, land maintenance, housing assignments.

Join A Committee

Join a committee and contribute to the efficient operations of the tribe, provide positive insight, get involved, have a voice, and help the tribe evolve. Committees offer the opportunity for group problem-solving and can be a forum for presenting multiple points of view.

Committee Form