§ 89.1 - Contracts with organized tribes.  


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  • (a) Negotiation and execution of tribal attorney contracts with Indian tribes organized pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984; 25 U.S.C. 461-479), as amended, shall be in accordance with the provisions of the approved constitution or charter of the respective tribes.

    (b) The Secretary of the Interior or his authorized representative is authorized to approve pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 476 the selection of counsel and the amount of fees and expenses to be paid under any such contract.