Section ADM.01.01 — Authority, Purpose, Jurisdiction And Definitions
(a) BE IT ENACTED, by the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council in regular meeting assembled on November 21, 1939, pursuant to Section 11 (H), Article VII, of the Tribal Constitution that, the procedures of the Council, and of the committees and other offices of the Council, shall be regulated by the following provisions, as amended.
(b) This ordinance is intended to ensure that tribal meetings are conducted in an organized manner that both provides for participation by tribal members and allows the tribal government to operate and conduct tribal business in a timely and efficient manner.
(c) This ordinance shall apply in relation to the conduct of the Council and Committees. The Stockbridge-Munsee Community has subject matter jurisdiction over such matters based on its authority to regulate its own operations and the conduct of tribal members.
(d) Definitions.
(1) "Committee" refers to committees, boards, commissions and other similar entities established by the Council to assist the Council with conducting tribal business.
(2) "Community" refers the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
(3) "Council" refers to the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council, which is the duly-elected, governing body of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
(4) "Executive session" refers to a portion of a meeting that is closed to persons other the members of the Council or the applicable Committee, as well as any invited persons, and is used for the discussion of confidential matters.
(5) "In-session meeting" refers to a duly-called meeting where the Council or a Committee may take action, such as a regular Council meeting. It does not include meetings such as semi-annual meetings and working meetings.
(6) "Member" refers to a duly-enrolled member of the Community.
(7) "Open session" refers to the proceedings of a meeting that are held in a place open and reasonably accessible to members.
(8) "Reservation" refers to proclaimed reservation lands and tribal lands held in trust for the benefit of the Community as well as individual trust lands under the jurisdiction of the Community.