(c) The records of accounts shall be made available to the Tribal Council upon request.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.07 Exclusive Use of Funds.
(a) The funds accrued by the Utility Authority and kept on deposit are for the exclusive use of the
Utility Department for the necessary operation, maintenance, and management of the Tribal
public utilities.
(b) Utility Authority funds shall not be transferred or loaned to the Tribal General Fund or any other
accounts of the Tribe or other Tribal departments.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.08 Audit and Reports.
(a) The accounts of the Utility Authority will be audited annually at the close of the fiscal year at the
expense of the Department.
(b) Annual and periodic reports shall be submitted by the Utility Authority to the Tribal Council.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.09 Bonding. Officers of the Utility Authority and other person(s) designated to handle funds for the
Utility Department, shall be bonded for amounts of $100,000 or more.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.10 Insurance.
(a) Fire and other insurance on property owned or used by the Department or on property in which
the Department has an insurable interest shall be in amounts and type of coverage specified by
the Utility Authority.
(b) Insurance may be part of the Tribal insurance policies, with the expenses thereof pro-rated to
the Department if so directed by the Tribal Council.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.11 Petty Cash.
(a) A petty cash fund is authorized to be established in the amount of $500.
(b) This fund may be used to pay small expenses, when necessary, and to pay small obligations
when it is not feasible to pay by check on the official depository.
(c) The fund may be reimbursed periodically from the official depository of the Utility Authority in
the amount of and upon the submittal of receipts, vouchers, and statements signed by the
payees, of their proof of expenditure.
(d) Petty cash reimbursement vouchers shall be certified by the Treasurer.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.12 Regulations and Policy.
(a) The Utility Authority shall have the authority to adopt appropriate regulations and policy as
needed to implement the provisions contained in this Code.
(b) Any proposed regulation or policy shall be submitted to the Tribal Council for review at least 2
weeks prior to its proposed effective date; provided, however, that emergency regulations may
be adopted, and shall take effect immediately, without prior Council review.
(c) Emergency regulations shall be transmitted to the Tribal Council within 48 hours after adoption.
(d) Any regulation may be rescinded or approved by the Tribal Council at its discretion.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.13 Regulation Policy Suspension Alteration. No regulation duly adopted by the Utility Authority may be
suspended or altered by any person without prior written authorization of the Utility Authority.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-4.14 Amendments. The Utility Authority shall recommend amendments to this Code that it believes
necessary to promote the efficient, cost effective and self-sufficient operation of the Utility Department, and
shall present such amendments to the Tribal Council for approval.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
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