tribal organization
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 72 U.S. 737 - The Kansas Indians · 1866Most cited · 333 citing opinions
If the tribal organization of the Shawnees is preserved intact, and recognized by the political department of the government as existing, then they are a 'people distinct from others,' capable of making treaties, separated from the jurisdiction of Kansas, and to be governed exclusively by the government of the Union
United States Code
7 U.S.C. § 2012 — as used in this chapter (7 versions over time)
"Tribal organization" means the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe (including the tribally recognized intertribal organization of such tribes), as the term "Indian tribe" is defined in section 5304 of title 25, as well as any Indian tribe, band, or community holding a treaty with a State government.
14 U.S.C. § 317 — in this section
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
20 U.S.C. § 2302 — under this chapter
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given the term “tribal organization” in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
25 U.S.C. § 1603 — in this chapter (3 versions over time)
The term "tribal organization" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).1
25 U.S.C. § 2012 — in this section (7 versions over time)
The term “tribal organization” means—
(i) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized community, including a Native village (as defined in section 1602(c) of title 43); or
(ii) in connection with any personnel action referred to in this subsection, any local school board to which the governing body has delegated the authority to grant a waiver under this subsection with respect to a personnel action.
25 U.S.C. § 2511 — in this chapter (2 versions over time)
The term “tribal organization” means—
(i) the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe; or
(ii) any legally established organization of Indians that—
(I) is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization; and
(II) includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of the organization's activities.
25 U.S.C. § 3602 — for purposes of this chapter (3 versions over time)
The term "tribal organization" means any organization defined in section 5304(l) of this title.
25 U.S.C. § 4302 — in this chapter (8 versions over time)
The term “Tribal organization” has the meaning given that term in section 5304(l) of this title.