25 CFR 89.31
§ 89.31 Negotiation of contract.
United States · 25 CFR — Indians · Status: effective
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- 25 CFR 89.31, § 89.31 Negotiation of contract, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/104758
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That person or governing entity recognized as having authority to act for and in behalf of any one of the Five Civilized Tribes in matters of importance may, when it is found there is a substantial need and demand therefor, negotiate and contract for services of a tribal counsel or counsels and technical specialist or specialists, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.