105 Duties of The President

105 Duties of The President

§ 105 Duties of the President
As an Officer of the Tribe, the President is subordinate to the Tribal Council as defined in the Constitution. With respect to the provisions of this Title, the President shall: 
A. Represent  the  Tribe  by  name,  title  and  signature,  and  execute  all agreements  with  the federal, state and other governments, and other entities as authorized by the Tribal Council. 

B. Represent the Tribe on issues related to financial resources and programs available to serve the Tribe from the federal and other governments. 

C. Consult with, supervise and advise management officials on financial matters.

D. In coordination with the Vice President and with any others authorized by the Tribal Council to be involved with fiscal management functions, supervise and oversee all fiscal management functions.

E. Recommend policies, financial plans and strategies for the Tribe.

F. Establish accounts with banks, trust companies, institutional brokerages, as authorized by the Council. 

G. Coordinate Tribal investment activities with the Vice President and any others authorized by the Tribal Council to be involved with Tribal investment activities. 

H.Direct the preparation of an annual Tribal budget and present such budget for the approval of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Council at the regular Tribal Council meeting preceding the close of any fiscal year.

I. Sign  agreements  and  other  documents  authorizing  disbursement  and  fund  transfers authorized pursuant to Tribal policies and the budget and recommend for approval of the Tribal Council such  other employees  as signatories for the efficient conduct of business.

J. Supervise the Tribal Administrator. 

K. Recommend the selection of independent auditors to audit Tribal financial systems and records.

L. Conduct special audits or reviews as considered necessary to assure protection of Tribal financial resources. 

M. Make reports to the Tribal Council, Tribal Members and others regarding Tribal finances, as called upon to do so.

N. Authorize the release of financial information to outside entities as necessary for Tribal business.

O.Establish  fiscal  management  standards  and  provide  oversight  and  review  of  fiscal management operations of subordinate organizations.  

[Legislative History: Enacted by Resolution No. 2018-76, 10/19/2018]

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