42 CFR § 137.18 - What criteria must an Indian Tribe satisfy to be eligible to participate in self-governance?

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title: "42 CFR § 137.18 - What criteria must an Indian Tribe satisfy to be eligible to participate in self-governance?"
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section_name: "What criteria must an Indian Tribe satisfy to be eligible to participate in self-governance?"
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# 137.18 What criteria must an Indian Tribe satisfy to be eligible to participate in self-governance?

To be eligible to participate in self-governance, an Indian Tribe must have:

(a) Successfully completed the planning phase described in § 137.20;

(b) Requested participation in self-governance by resolution or other official action by the governing body of each Indian Tribe to be served; and

(c) Demonstrated, for three fiscal years, financial stability and financial management capability.