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.]