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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 25 - Indians |
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Chapter VI - Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior |
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Part 1000 - Annual Funding Agreements Under the Tribal Self-Government Act Amendments to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act |
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Subpart G - Negotiation Process for Annual Funding Agreements |
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Negotiation of Initial Annual Funding Agreements |
§ 1000.179 - What happens if the Tribe/Consortium and bureau negotiators fail to reach an agreement?
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§ 1000.179 What happens if the Tribe/Consortium and bureau negotiators fail to reach an agreement?
(a) If the Tribe/Consortium and bureau representatives do not reach agreement during the negotiation phase by the mutually agreed to date for completing negotiations, the Tribe/Consortium and the bureau may each make a last and best offer to the other party.
(b) If a last and best offer is not accepted within 15 days, the bureau will provide a written explanation to the Tribe/Consortium explaining its reasons for not entering into an AFA for the requested program, together with the applicable statement prescribed in subpart R of this part, concerning appeal or review rights.
(c) The Tribe/Consortium has 30 days from receipt of the bureau's written explanation to file an appeal. Appeals are handled in accordance with subpart R of this part.