PRP.7.4.040 Parties

(a) In the absence of a specific provision in this ordinance or a court order to the contrary, all Affected Persons, as defined in Section PRP.7.2.010(e) of this ordinance, shall be parties to a Housing Court proceeding.

(b) In all proceedings before the Housing Court, the Housing Authority shall represent the interests of the Tribe, which may be through the Executive Director or a designated representative of the Authority. The Executive Director or a designated representative of the Authority may be represented by the Tribal Prosecutor or other Tribal Attorney appointed by the Tribe to represent its interests before the Housing Court.

(c) Any party to a proceeding under this ordinance may be represented by an attorney or lay advocate at the party's expense, provided the attorney or lay advocate is admitted to practice before the Tribal Court.

(d) Upon a showing of good cause, and if the best interests of the Tribe so indicate, the Housing Court may order, allow, or invite persons other than affected persons to intervene and participate in any or all phases of the proceeding.