8.04.040 General Provisions
(a) Tribal Members. Tribal Members shall have the right to reside on Mohawk Territory without a Permit. Issues regarding whether a person is a Tribal Member will be decided by the Tribal Clerk pursuant to the Membership Code.
(b) Non-Members. Non-Members must obtain a Residency Permit under the Ordinance in order to reside on Mohawk Territory.
(c) Eligibility for Residency Permits. The following are the only persons eligible to obtain a Residency Permit:
(1) A Non-Member Spouse or Life Partner of a Tribal Member provided that the Spouse or Life Partner resides with the Tribal Member spouse or life partner on the Territory.
(2) A Non-Member parent or legal guardian of a Mohawk child provided that the Non- Member and the Mohawk child reside together on the Territory.
(3) A Non-Member Widow or Widower of a Tribal Member provided that the couple were long term residents on the Territory.
(4) A Member of Other Tribe provided there is proof of close community ties to Akwesasne.
(5) A Non-Member minor child who is residing with a parent or legal guardian who is either a Tribal Member or has a valid Residency Permit.
(6) A Non-Member with special needs who is residing with a parent or legal guardian who is either a Tribal Member or has a valid Residency Permit.
(d) Board Approval Subject to Investigation Findings. Final approval by the Board of the above eligible Non-Members will be subject to Board investigation and background checks.