Nebraska Statutes 81-2504. Commission; functions
The functions of the commission shall be to:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-2504
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Promote state and federal legislation beneficial to the Indian community in Nebraska;
(2) Coordinate existing programs relating to the Indian community in such areas as housing, education, welfare, medical and dental care, employment, economic development, law and order, and related problems;
(3) Work with other state and federal government agencies and federal and state elected officials in the development of new programs in areas mentioned under subdivision (2) of this section;
(4) Keep the Governor’s office apprised of the situation in the Indian community;
(5) Administer sections 81-2509 to 81-2515 ;
(6) Provide the public with information and education relevant to Indian affairs in the State of Nebraska; and
(7) Develop programs to encourage the total involvement of Indian people in activities for the common benefit of the Indian community.
Source
- Laws 1971, LB 904, § 4;
- R.S.1943, (1987), § 81-1217;
- Laws 2010, LB1002, § 8.