2.1.2.050 Findings

The Council hereby finds and declares that:

(a) The Pueblo government affects accountability every day in the day-to-day operations of the Pueblo and its departments, authorities, and programs;

(b) Various signatures of Pueblo officials and employees are required on a daily basis in order to process paperwork and implement our various programs;

(c) The Pueblo does not explain the reason for including each signature, which undermines accountability of each Department, Authority, and Program to the Pueblo People;

(d) Each signature may affect accountability to the Pueblo de San Ildefonso People and legal liabilities of the Pueblo or the signing official or employee;

(e) The Pueblo finds and declares that pursuant to the Agreement, the Council has an obligation to the Pueblo to oversee the Pueblo's operations; and,

(f) As part of this oversight authority, the Council has identified, for the good of the Pueblo, that there is an urgent need to clarify, outline, and further delineate the authority, goals, duties, and responsibilities of the Executive officials and employees and their signatory authority.