Resolution No. SI-R17-023: The Council Contracting Authorization Act of 2017
WHEREAS, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Pueblo') is a sovereign and self-governing Tribe, recognized as such by the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Council is authorized to make laws for the Pueblo de San Ildefonso pursuant to Section 5 of the Agreement, the governing document of the Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the Council has identified the need for professional advisors and consultants to assist the Council and Council Committees with their duties to write laws and prepare budgets; and,
WHEREAS, the Council finds it in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize the Lt. Governor, on behalf of the Council, to enter into contracts, as specifically authorized by the Council, with professional advisors, consultants, and others necessary to fulfill the Council's duties to write laws and prepare budgets for the benefit of the People, subject to the appropriation of funds for such purposes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled, "THE COUNCIL CONTRACTING AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017."
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on September 1, 2017, at a meeting with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining and 2 absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): CR M. Wayne Martinez
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenda Fred-Weahkee | X | |||
| Terrence K. Garcia | X | |||
| Thomas Gonzales | X | |||
| Darryl Martinez | X | |||
| M. Wayne Martinez | X | |||
| Perry Martinez | X | |||
| Tim Martinez | X | |||
| Chris Moquino | X | |||
| Donald Pena | X | |||
| Irene Tse-Pe | X |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:
Resolution No. SI-R17-023 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 1st day of September, 2017, pursuant to the Governing document of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Agreement"), GOVERNOR, Sec. 4(c), and will become effective after signature by the Governor or veto override by the Council.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
{ } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:
On this __________ day of _______________________, 2017.
James R. Mountain, Governor
Presented by the Governor to the Council on the _______ day of ________________, 2017.
Override of Governor's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenda Fred-Weahkee | ||||
| Terrence K. Garcia | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| Darryl Martinez | ||||
| M. Wayne Martinez | ||||
| Perry Martinez | ||||
| Tim Martinez | ||||
| Chris Moquino | ||||
| Donald Pena | ||||
| Irene Tse-Pe |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2017, at a meeting with a vote of ______ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining and _____ absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
THE COUNCIL CONTRACTING AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as "THE COUNCIL CONTRACTING AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017 ("Act")."
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the Lieutenant Governor, on behalf of the Council, to enter into contracts, as specifically authorized by the Council, with professional advisors, consultants, and others necessary to fulfill the Council's duties to write laws and prepare budgets for the benefit of the People of the Pueblo, subject to the appropriation of funds for such purposes.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Council has identified the need for professional advisors, consultants, and others to assist the Council with its duties to write laws and prepare budgets; and,
(b) The Governing Agreement requires that prior to the expenditure of funds on behalf of the Pueblo, the Council must authorize and appropriate funds in an approved budget for such purposes; and,
(c) The Council has identified the need to clarify the authorization and approval process for all services contracts entered into on behalf of the Council.
Section 1.4. Contracting Authorization
(a) The Council hereby authorizes the Lt. Governor, on behalf of the Council, to enter into contracts, as specifically authorized by the Council by Legislative Order, with professional advisors, consultants, and others necessary to fulfill the Council's duties to write laws and prepare budgets for the benefit of the People of the Pueblo.
(b) The services provided under any services contract entered into by the Council shall be limited to the exclusive benefit and use of the Council and/or Council Committee.
(c) Any contract entered into on behalf of the Council shall include a provision that such contract may be canceled at any time and for any reason by the Council.
