The duties of tribal councils typically include the following:
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Writing tribal laws: Tribal councils often have the authority to create and enact laws that govern their community.
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Handling members’ needs: Councils often address the concerns and needs of tribal members, including social services and cultural initiatives.
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Governing tribal programs: Tribal councils usually oversee various programs related to education, health, economic development, and more within the tribe.
The other options listed are generally not duties of tribal councils:
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Rewriting the state constitution: This is typically not a responsibility of tribal councils, as they operate independently from state governments.
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Declaring war or peace: While tribal councils may have a role in negotiations and relationships with other tribes or governments, declarations of war or peace are not common functions of tribal councils in the same manner as national governments.
So, the applicable duties of tribal councils from your list are:
- Writing tribal laws
- Handling members’ needs
- Governing tribal programs