17.01.100 Oversight Powers and Duties

(a) Oversight.

It shall be the duty of the Repatriation Committee to meet at least quarterly, and more frequently if necessary so as to perform the following:

(1) Review current and future repatriation activities on behalf of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

(2) Review pertinent legislation, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the repatriation of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony which are affiliated with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians or the LaPointe Band of Chippewa Indians.

(3) Review potential funding sources which may be utilized in regards to the repatriation of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony which are affiliated with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians or the LaPointe Band of Chippewa Indians.

(4) Make reports and recommendations to the Bad River Tribal Council on the following:

(A) Current status of any ongoing repatriation efforts and activities and the advisability of any future repatriation efforts and activities;

(B) The current state of pertinent laws, regulations, ordinances and the like pertaining to Bad River's repatriation activities; and

(b) Powers the Repatriation Committee shall have the following powers:

(1) The authority to act as the "Indian Tribal Official" for purposes of exercising the Tribe's rights and responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

(2) The authority to meet, visit and consult with museums, educational institutions, and other agencies, offices and entities with regard to human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony which are affiliated with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians or the LaPointe Band of Chippewa Indians.

(3) The authority to gather information, including inventories, lists, and any other documents and items which pertain to human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony which are affiliated with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians or the LaPointe Band of Chippewa Indians.