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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Acrow_montana%3A312567a02af074d3 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE JARNO. 29-02 INTRODUCED BY THE CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE A JOINT ACTION RESOLUTION TITLED: “AN ACT APPROVING EXTENSION OF LEASES ON CERTAIN TRIBAL LANDS TO THE APSAALOOKE NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HOUSING NOW ON THOSE LANDS Legislative Findings: WHEREAS, the Crow Tribal Legislature (hereinafter “Legislature”) has the power and duty under Article V, Section 2(a) of the Crow Tribal Constitution to promulgate and adopt laws, resolutions and guidelines in accordance with the Constitution and federal laws for the governance of the Crow Tribe; and WHEREAS, the Crow Tribal Executive Branch (hereinafter “Executive Branch”) has the power and responsibility under Article IV, Section 3 of the Crow Tribal Constitution, subject to any limitations imposed upon such powers by the statutes and laws of the United States, to represent the Crow Tribe of Indians in negotiation with Federal, State and local governments and other agencies, corporations, associations, or individuals in matters of welfare, education, recreation, social services and economic development affecting the Crow Tribe; and WHEREAS, the Executive Branch has the general duty under Article IV, Section 4 of the Crow Tribal Constitution to implement all laws, resolutions and policies duly adopted by Legislature; and WHEREAS, the Crow Tribe has heretofore approved the leasing of certain Tribal lands, described in the attached lease, to the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority, to construct housing thereon, and said houses are in need of repair and upgrade, with an extension of the land lease therefore, and WHEREAS, the request to extend the lease on these lands appears necessary and appropriate to improve housing for the numerous enrolled members living thereon, and the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority has been awarded funding for this purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CROW TRIBAL EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES; BY THE CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE IN REGULAR SESSION: 2022 Legislative Session A Joint Action Resolution Approving extension of lease to ANHA on certain lands Page | of 4 Section 1. The attached lease extending the lease terms of certain Tribal lands, described in the lease, for the benefit of the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority and its tenants, hereby included into this JAR by reference, is approved and the lease shall be extended for aterm consistent with the terms found therein; Section 2. Effective Date. This Joint Action Resolution shall take effect upon its enactment by the Crow Tribal Legislature in accordance with the 2001 Crow Tribal Constitution. [Remainder of Page Left Intentionally Blank] 2022 Legislative Session A Joint Action Resolution Approving extension of lease to ANHA on certain lands Page 2 of 4 CERTIFICATION I, hereby certify A JOINT ACTION RESOLUTION TITLED: “AN ACT APPROVING EXTENSION OF LEASES ON CERTAIN TRIBAL LANDS TO THE APSAALOOKE NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HOUSING NOW ON THOSE LANDS was duly adopted by the Crow Tribal Legislature with a vote of {7 in favor, © opposed, and © abstained and that a quorum was present on this28 day of Apri] _, 2022. Sg Senator Darwin Spotted Speaker of the House Crow Tribal Legislature ATTEST: Git? 2— Brandon Good Luck Secretary Crow Tribal Legislature 2022 Legislative Session A Joint Action Resolution Approving extension of lease to ANHA on certain lands Page 3 of 4 EXECUTIVE ACTION I hereby: xX approve veto This Joint Action Resolution titled A JOINT ACTION RESOLUTION TITLED: “AN ACT APPROVING EXTENSION OF LEASES ON CERTAIN TRIBAL LANDS TO THE APSAALOOKE NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HOUSING NOW ON THOSE LANDS pursuant to the authority vested in the Chairman of the Crow Tribe by Article V, Section 8 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Crow Tribe of Indians on this ard day of Mar, S02) 202t. Jee le FRANK WHITE CLAY Chairman Crow Tribal Executive Branch EXHIBIT A A Lease approving the extension of leasing authority of the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority on certain tribal lands 2022 Legislative Session A Joint Action Resolution Approving extension of lease to ANHA on certain lands Page 4 of 4 [A JoLNT ACTION SOLUTION TITLED “AN ACT APPROVING EXTENSION OF LEASES ON CERTAIN TRIBAL LANDS TO THE APSAALOOKE NATLOIY HOUSTAIG AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSE OF TMIPROVING HousiNne AoW on. THOSE LANDS.” Bill or Resolution: TAR NO Introduced by: A WHA Date of Vote 4-326 -2OSA) REPRESENTATIVE: Yes No Abstain V. Pickett D. Spotted C.Other Medicine Y. Little Light, Jr L. Hogan III C. Meeks D. Don't Mix H. Small T. Gros Ventre bh Bk hm be PR BR RK pe P. Alden, Jr C. Takes Enemy T. Plainfeather J. Kills Pretty Enemy S. DeCrane B. Hugs N. Old Crow, Jr H. MaleBear-Stone rm PX pe Pe pK PK PS B. Good Luck Secretary of the House TOTAL \7 CO OQ Result of Vote: Passed Not Passed Tabled Veto-Override (0600 GEEZ 2 [exper peaker of the House Date Senator Brandon Good Luck ate Crow Tribal Legislative Branch Secretary of the House Crow Tribal Legislative Branch [> SSS i) LOT 4-230 BELLROCK STREET => Seer ___ PRYOR SUBDIVISION __ SITE PLAN & UTILITIES ee seca TT emma vom org ae seme SSN ALOTTMENT T 330-D, WYOLA CLUSTER SITE LOCATED IN W1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4 SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, BIG HORN COUNTY CROW INDIAN RESERVATION EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE APSAALOOKE NATION OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN P.O. BOX 159, 43 HERITAGE RD. Crow AGENCY, MONTANA 59022 406-679-6567 Frank Whiteclay, Chairman Lawrence DeCrane, Vice Chairman Levi Black Eagle, Secretary Channis D. Whiteman, Vice Secretary January 24, 2022 Darwin Spotted, Speaker Crow Tribal Legislative Branch 144 E. Makawasha Avenue Crow Agency, Montana 59022 RE: — Request for Special Session of the Crow Legislature Dear Speaker Spotted: Pursuant to Rule 3 of the Rules of Order of the Crow Tribal Legislature, | would like to formally request that you convene a Special Session of the Crow Tribal Legislature as soon as a possible to consider matters critical to the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority for approval including: FY2022 Indian Housing Plan Residential Lease of Tribal Land for Johnny Wilson Acres Subdivision in Lodge Grass: and Pryor Subdivision The Indian Housing Plan has been forwarded to the Legislative Branch previously with an attached Joint Action Resolution (JAR). Attached to this request is the Residential Lease and a JAR to approve the lease for review. Respectfully. ile. Ahh Frank White Clay, Chairman Crow Executive Branch CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT Secretary of the Legislature Senator Brandon Good Luck 144 Makawasha Ave. Crow Agency, Montana 59022 CTLB.org The People's Branch of Government OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF DELIVERY I, Senator Brandon Good Luck, Secretary of the Crow Tribal Legislature, in accordance with Title 1-3-101 of the Crow Law and Order Code do hereby certify delivery to the duly-authorized representative of the Crow Tribal Chairman two (2) true and complete originals of each of the following Tribal Joint Action Resolutions which passed by majority vote in quorum during the May 34, 2022 Special Session: 1. “A JOINT ACTION RESOLUTION TITLED “AN ACT APPROVING EXTENSION OF LEASES ON CERTAIN TRIBAL LANDS TO THE APSAALOOKE NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HOUSING NOW ON THOSE LANDS.” Done and dated this By of May, 2022. Witness my hand: Go eZ 8€hator Brandon Goodt.uck Secretary of the Crow Tribal Legislative Branch _ ord RECEIVED this 4 day of May, 2022. Firvepie* db welaga > Alea Print Name of person receiving documents Signature For Crow Tribal Chairman Frank Whiteclay --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Acrow_montana%3A312567a02af074d3. Public record. Not legal advice.