CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER M—INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (parts 136 to 138) > PART 137—TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE > SUBPART C—Selection of Indian Tribes for Participation in Self-Governance (§137.15 to §137.26) > 137.17—May more than one Indian Tribe participate in the same compact and/or funding agreement?

137.17—May more than one Indian Tribe participate in the same compact and/or funding agreement?

Yes, Indian Tribes may either:
(a) Each sign the same compact and/or funding agreement, provided that each one meets the criteria to participate in self-governance and accepts legal responsibility for all financial and administrative decisions made under the compact or funding agreement, or
(b) Authorize another Indian Tribe to participate in self-governance on their behalf.