§ 89.16 - Notice from the tribe.

Notice of intention to negotiate with attorneys should be sent to the superintendent by the proper tribal officers, accompanied by a full statement concerning the need for retaining counsel, showing in detail the purposes for which an attorney is needed, the scope of his intended employment, and a reference to the tribal funds, if any, which the tribe believes should be made available for payment of counsel fees and expenses. The notice and statement should be transmitted to the Area Director by the Superintendent with the latter's report and recommendations.