Section EMP.02.01 — Purpose And Authority

(a) Optimum employment in the Stockbridge-Munsee Community for Tribal members, as well as those who live in the Community as spouses or direct descendants, is a critical element to building self-sufficiency, sovereignty and an economy that combats poverty and social ills, and assures that the Stockbridge-Munsee Community receives the maximum benefits generated by its entities and enterprises. This ordinance is to serve the legitimate governmental purpose of providing maximum employment opportunity and preference in hiring and lay-offs to the people of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.

(b) This ordinance is authorized under Article VII of the Stockbridge-Munsee Constitution and inherent tribal authority, which grants the Tribal Council power over governmental and economic operations.