GNC.4.13.020 Findings

The Governing Board finds as follows:

(a) The Governing Board and its members, pursuant to Tribal Bylaws, Article I, Section 4, have the "duty ... to promote the general welfare of the ... [Tribe] and to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Constitution and Bylaws."

(b) The "duty ... to promote the general welfare of the ... [Tribe]" includes enacting ordinances to protect the Tribe's property, including Off Reservation Territory.

(c) Persons have sought permission to enter Off Reservation Territory for a variety of purposes, including studying, enjoying or harvesting natural resources.

(d) Persons have unlawfully entered Off Reservation Territory and have caused damage to natural resources, including illegally harvesting game.

(e) Enactment of this Ordinance is necessary to fulfill the duty of the Governing Board and its members to promote the general welfare of the Tribe by restricting access to Off Reservation Territory.