GroundRules
42 CFR 137.17: May more than one Indian Tribe participate in the same compact and/or funding agreement?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 42—Public Health
- CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- SUBCHAPTER M—INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- PART 137—TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE
- Subpart C—Selection of Indian Tribes for Participation in Self-Governance
Yes, Indian Tribes may either:
(a) Each sign the same compact and/or funding agreement, provided that each one meets the criteria to participate in self-governance and accepts legal responsibility for all financial and administrative decisions made under the compact or funding agreement, or
(b) Authorize another Indian Tribe to participate in self-governance on their behalf.
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