5 M.R.S. §11054: Mandatory training

An agency shall ensure that the tribal liaison designated pursuant to section 11053, subsection 3, other employees responsible for tribal collaboration under this Act and other employees whose work substantially and uniquely affects Indian tribes or tribal members receive training designed to promote:

1. Communication and collaboration. Effective communication and collaboration between the agency and the Indian tribes;

2. Government-to-government relations. Positive government-to-government relations between the State and Indian tribes; and

3. Cultural competency. Cultural competency in tribal issues.