4-34-102 - Purposes.

4-34-102. Purposes.

The purposes of the commission are to:

     (1)  Deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs;

     (2)  Research and find local, state and federal resources of funding and other assistance for the implementation or continuation of meaningful programs for Indian citizens of the state;

     (3)  Provide aid and protection for Indians as needs are demonstrated;

     (4)  Prevent undue hardships;

     (5)  Assist Indian communities in social and economic development;

     (6)  Promote recognition of, and the right of Indians to pursue cultural and religious traditions considered by them to be sacred and meaningful to Native Americans; and

     (7)  Communicate with Tennessee's Indian communities and solicit communications from such Indian communities.

[Acts 2003, ch. 344, § 3.]