CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > PART 1000—ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT > SUBPART I—Public Consultation Process (§1000.210 to §1000.214) > 1000.212—What is the role of the Tribe/Consortium when a bureau initiates a public meeting?

1000.212—What is the role of the Tribe/Consortium when a bureau initiates a public meeting?

When a bureau initiates a public meeting with affected parties it will take the following actions:
(a) The bureau will notify the Tribe/Consortium of the meeting time, place, and invited parties:
(1) Ten days in advance, if possible; or
(2) If less than 10 days in advance, at the earliest practical time.
(b) When the bureau notifies the Tribe/Consortium, the bureau will invite the Tribe/Consortium to participate in and, unless prohibited by law, to co-sponsor or co-facilitate the meeting.
(c) When possible, the bureau and the Tribe/Consortium should meet to plan and discuss the conduct of the meeting, meeting protocols, and general participation in the proposed consultation meeting.
(d) The bureau and the Tribe/Consortium will conduct the meeting in a manner that facilitates and does not undermine the government-to-government relationship and self-governance;
(e) The Tribe/Consortium may provide technical support to the bureau to enhance the consultation process, as mutually agreed.