6.5.41.030 Findings

The Council hereby finds and declares that:

(a) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo") is currently a participant in the Public Health Service, Indian Health Service ("IHS"), Community Health Representative ("CHR") Program.

(b) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the CHR Program, both previous and current, in the area of public health and community healthcare.

(c) The Pueblo de San Ildefonso acknowledges the benefits received from the CHR Program for a period of three (3) years during which the program will provide those services for the community that cannot otherwise be provided.

(d) The Council has determined it is in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize the Governor to request and negotiate a new three (3) year contract with IHS for the CHR Program

beginning FY 2025.