§ 89.5 - Fees and expenses.

Funds held in the treasury of an organized tribe may be used by the tribe for payment of fees and expenses of an attorney. A contract providing for payment of fees and/or expenses should be accompanied by an appropriation act passed by the governing body of the tribe in accordance with the requirements of the tribal constitution or charter, appropriating sufficient tribal funds for payment of fees and/or expenses as provided by the contract. The amount of tribal funds held in the tribal treasury, not otherwise appropriated and available for payment of fees and expenses, should be stated.