The council shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)  To monitor and review legislation and state policies which impact state/tribal relations in the areas of jurisdiction, governmental sovereignty, taxation, natural resources, economic development, and other issues where state government and tribal government interface;

Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-4007

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(2)  To advise the governor, legislature, and state departments and agencies of the nature, magnitude, and priorities of issues regarding state/tribal relations;
(3)  To advise the governor, legislature, and state departments and agencies on, and assist in the development and implementation of, cooperative policies, programs, and procedures focusing on the unique relationship between tribal and state government;
(4)  To establish advisory committees on special subjects or projects;
(5)  To cooperate and/or facilitate contracting between tribes and individuals or state, local, and other agencies, including agencies of the federal government and of other states;
(6)  To make bylaws for its own governance and procedure consistent with the laws of the state and the respective tribes.