TCT.1.1.030 Declaration of Policy

It is the policy of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians to exercise its sovereign immunity, and to grant limited waivers of such immunity, as dictated by the best interests of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and its citizens. The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians recognizes that Tribal sovereign immunity, as defined in numerous federal court decisions, is an inherent and indispensable aspect of Tribal sovereignty. The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians also recognizes that Tribal sovereign immunity affords necessary protection of Tribal resources, and necessary protection for Tribal officers, employees, and agents in both governmental and commercial settings.