Section 9-2-1904 - Council Powers and Duties.

WY Stat § 9-2-1904 (2019) (N/A)
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9-2-1904. Council powers and duties.

(a) The council shall:

(i) In formulating its work plan, focus attention on programs for cooperating with the Indian tribes living on the Wind River Indian Reservation in matters of common interest, including but not limited to:

(A) Taxation;

(B) Water rights;

(C) Wildlife concerns;

(D) Educational matters;

(E) Economic development; and

(F) The delivery of health and social services.

(ii) At least twice each year invite members of the Shoshone Tribal Council, the Arapahoe Tribal Council and the Joint Tribal Council to meet with them to discuss matters of mutual concern;

(iii) At least once each year arrange for all council members to visit with members of the Shoshone and Arapahoe tribes on the Wind River Indian Reservation and learn from on-site visitation of the physical dimensions of the Indian lands.

(b) The council may contract for the services of an executive director and for stenographic and clerical services as may be necessary.