Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.81.2 When does this part apply?

(1) Adopt a new governing document to reorganize under Federal statute

The Federal statute requires an election before or after Secretarial approval.

(2) Adopt a new governing document to reorganize outside Federal statute

The governing document requires approval under the Secretary's general authority to approve.

(3) Amend or revoke a governing document adopted under Federal statute

The Federal statute requires an election and approval for amendment or revocation.

(4) Amend or revoke a governing document adopted outside Federal statute

The governing document requires Secretarial approval of an amendment or revocation.

(5) Ratify a federal charter of incorporation

The charter requires Secretarial approval or is being ratified under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act (OIWA).

(6) Amend a federal charter of incorporation

The charter requires a Secretarial election to amend.

(7) Take other action

A Federal statute or tribal law requires a Secretarial election in order to take that action.

(8) Remove the requirement for a Secretarial approval from a governing document

A Federal statute or tribal law requires a Secretarial election in order to take that action.