The purpose of this commission shall be to deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs; to bring local, state, federal resources into focus for the implementation or continuation of meaningful programs for Indian citizens of the State of Alabama; to provide aid for Indians as needs demonstrate; to assist Indian communities in social and economic development; to promote recognition of the right of Indians to pursue cultural and religious traditions considered by them to be sacred and meaningful to the American Indian; and to establish appropriate procedures to provide for legal recognition of any future Indian organization who desires state recognition.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.
Article 26 - Alabama Indian Affairs Commission.
Section 41-9-710 - Powers and Duties.
Section 41-9-711 - Compensation.
Section 41-9-712 - Time of Meeting; Notice; Quorum; Proxy Vote Prohibited.
Section 41-9-713 - Executive Director.
Section 41-9-714 - Authority to Receive Gifts, Etc.
Section 41-9-715 - Perpetual Appropriation; Surplus Property.
Section 41-9-716 - Annual Report.
Section 41-9-717 - Fiscal Records; Annual Audit; Bond of Certain Members, etc., Required.