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In construing the provisions of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings designated in this section:

“Approved program” means any benefit program that provides a service or payment approved by the tribal council that meets a general welfare need.

“Benefit(s)” means the services and payments provided through an approved program to a tribal member, his or her spouse, or to the parent or legal guardian of a minor or legally incompetent tribal member for the exclusive benefit of the minor or legally incompetent tribal member, whether made directly or indirectly, by payment or reimbursement, or in cash or in property.

“Constitution” means the “Constitution of the Robinson Rancheria” as may be amended from time to time.

“General welfare need” is a need in the sole discretion of the tribal council, and other tribal authorities and agencies where appropriate, which must be met to ensure the tribe’s longevity as a self-governed tribe.

“Internal Revenue Code” means the body of law that codifies all federal tax laws contained in Title 26 of the U.S. Code and which is implemented by the Internal Revenue Service through its Treasury Regulations and Revenue Rulings.

“Internal Revenue Service” or “IRS” means the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing all internal revenue laws in the United States.

“Ordinance” means this general welfare ordinance.

“Principal residence” means the tribal member’s “primary home” which the tribal member lives in for the majority of the year.

“Reservation” means the tribe’s reservation.

“Self-determination” means the inherent and sovereign right of the tribe to determine for itself what approved programs are needed to meet a general welfare need and how best to implement those approved programs to reflect the tribe’s mission.

“Spouse” means individuals of the opposite sex who are lawfully married under a state, tribal, or foreign country law. “Spouse” also includes individuals of the same sex who are lawfully married under a state, tribal, or foreign country law that authorizes the marriage of two individuals of the same sex, even if the state, tribe, or foreign country where the individual now lives does not recognize same-sex marriage. On a case-by-case basis, the tribal council may consider individuals who are in a registered domestic partnership, civil union, or other similar relationship to be a “spouse” for purposes of this chapter.

“Tribal council” means the duly elected governing body of the tribe, which is also referred to as the citizens business council.

“Tribal member” means all persons who are enrolled and who meet the membership requirements set forth in Article III of the Constitution.

“Tribe” means the Robinson Rancheria. [Res. 09-09-2020B § 2, 2020.]