The Constitution of the Klamath Tribes
Article VI - Powers

Section I: The General Council has and may, use the following powers, as limited by the Constitution, By-Laws, Ordinances and Charters of the Klamath Tribes;
A.  To participate in the management of all Tribal property, Treaty Rights, and all other Rights the Tribes may possess.
B.  To purchase land, when authorized by law, and to acquire other property with funds controlled by the Tribes or made available by Congress for said purpose.
C.  To levy dues of fees upon members or non-members exercising special privileges controlled by the Tribes.
D.  To borrow money.
E.  To expend Tribal funds within the exclusive control of the Tribes.
F.  To recommend expenditure of other Tribal funds.
G.  To adopt and enforce ordinances providing for the maintenance of law and order, conservation regulations, and Tribal business.
H. To protect and preserve the wildlife and natural resources of the ancestral lands of the Klamath Tribes.
I. To exercise all other reserved powers, or powers delegated to or conferred upon the Tribes, by Congress or by any other governmental agencies.
J. To delegate to the “Tribal Council”, and/or any other tribal committee answerable to the “Tribal Council”, any of the above powers.
K. To exercise all powers necessary to carry any of the aforesaid powers into effect.


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