CHAPTER 31-1
INTRODUCTION

31-1-1. Authority and Delegation.

The ordinance codified in this title is enacted by the Tribal Council pursuant to the powers vested to it under Article V of the Constitution of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, approved December 6, 2007, as may be amended from time to time (“Constitution”).

(Enacted by PBP TC No. 2017-358, November 29, 2017)

31-1-2. Scope.

The scope of application of this title shall be limited to all business site leases approved pursuant to this title, and to all actions and decisions taken in connection with those leases. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the terms and conditions of leases existing or in effect on or prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title.

(Enacted by PBP TC No. 2017-358, November 29, 2017)

31-1-3. Purpose.

The purposes of this title are to:

(A)    Recognize the authority of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (“Nation”) to issue, review, approve, and enforce business site leases and establish streamlined procedures for environmental review; and

(B)    Promote self-determination, encourage economic self-sufficiency, and increase business activity and employment on lands of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; and

(C)    Implement the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership Act of 2012, H.R. 205, 112th Cong. (2012) (“HEARTH Act”).

(Enacted by PBP TC No. 2017-358, November 29, 2017)

31-1-4. Short Title.

This title shall be known and cited as the “Business Site Leasing Ordinance.”

(Enacted by PBP TC No. 2017-358, November 29, 2017)