§ 111. Employment of attorneys, authority of boards or officials—Defense of actions by Attorney General

Cite as: 51 CNCA § 111

Except as otherwise provided by this act, no Nation officer, agency, board or commission shall have authority to employ or appoint attorneys to advise or represent said officer, agency, board or commission in any matter without prior written approval of the Attorney General. Nothing herein shall prevent the Tribal Council or the Principal Chief, without approval from the Attorney General, from employing, contracting with, or otherwise seeking counsel with an attorney to provide day-to-day advice and counsel on matters within the purview of their respective powers and authorities.

Historical Data

LA 12–07, eff. March 19, 2007.