2.07.050 Functions; Powers and Duties

The Commission shall have the following functions, powers and duties:

(a) To conduct hearings and investigations, administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, examine them under oath or affirmation and require the production of any books, records, documents or other evidence that it may deem relevant or material to an investigation; and the Commission may designate any of its members or any member of its staff to exercise any such powers, provided, however, only a member of the Commission shall exercise the power to subpoena witnesses or require the production of books, records, documents or other evidence.

(b) To request and receive from any court, department, division, board, bureau, Commission, or other agency of the Tribe such assistance, information and data as will enable it properly to carry out its functions, powers and duties.

(c) To report at least annually, and at such other times as the Commission shall deem necessary, to the Tribal Council and the Tribal membership at a regular Tribal Monthly Meeting, with respect to proceedings which have been finally determined by the Commission. The contents of the annual report and any other report shall conform to the provisions of this chapter relating to confidentiality.

(d) To adopt, promulgate, amend and rescind rules and procedures, not otherwise inconsistent with law, necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter.

(e) To do all other things necessary and convenient to carry out its functions, powers and duties expressly set forth in this article.