Chapter PRP.9 Homeowner Assistance Fund Policies and Procedures of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians PreambleThis ordinance is enacted pursuant to the inherent sovereign authority of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians to provide for the decent, safe and sanitary dwellings for the members of the Tribe which predates its Treaties of 1825, 1826, 1837, 1842, 1847 and 1854 with the United States Government. In the implementation of this inherent sovereign authority, Article V, §§ 1 (b), (c) and (h) of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, empowers the Tribal Governing Board to: "prevent the sale, disposition, lease, or encumbrance of tribal lands, interests in lands, or other assets" Article V, § (b); to "negotiate, make and perform contracts and agreements of every description, not inconsistent with law or with any provisions of this Constitution, with any person, association, or corporation, with any county, or with the State of Wisconsin or the United States" Article V, § (c); to "engage in any business that will further the social or economic well-being of members of the Band or undertake any programs or projects designed for the economic advancement of the people" Article V, § (h). Pursuant to this inherent sovereign authority, the Tribal Governing Board hereby establishes the following Homeowner Assistance Fund Policies and Procedures, as established in conformity with guidance regarding the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), as established under section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARPA).Subchapter PRP.9.1 General Provisions§§ PRP.9.1.010 – PRP.9.1.070Subchapter PRP.9.2 Definitions§§ PRP.9.2.010 – PRP.9.2.010Subchapter PRP.9.3 Authority and Administrations§§ PRP.9.3.010 – PRP.9.3.030Subchapter PRP.9.4 General Requirements§§ PRP.9.4.010 – PRP.9.4.080Subchapter PRP.9.5 Application Procedures§§ PRP.9.5.010 – PRP.9.5.060Subchapter PRP.9.6 HAF Program Participation§§ PRP.9.6.010 – PRP.9.6.010Subchapter PRP.9.7 HAF Program Management§§ PRP.9.7.010 – PRP.9.7.040Subchapter PRP.9.8 Use and Management of Funds§§ PRP.9.8.010 – PRP.9.8.050
