KL-CY-2023-006 - Resolution of the Kiowa Tribe Legislature Authorizing the Bureau of Indian Affairs Anadarko Agency and the Chairman of the Tribe to Execute Leases Where they Have Interest, for Farming and Grazing, Oil and Gas Leases, and Right-of-Way Encumbrances under the American Indian Probate Reform Act (AIPRA)
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CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Resolution KL-CY-2023-006, was duly voted upon by the Kiowa Tribe Legislature at a duly called Regular Session, LXIX (69), January 14, 2023, with a vote of (6)-Yes, (0)-No, (0)- Abstain, and (1)-Absent, pursuant to the authority vested in the Legislature by the Constitution of the Kiowa Tribe.
Anita Johnson, Secretary of the Legislature
LEGISLATURE - RESOLUTION NO. KL-CY-2023-006:
SPONSOR: Ben Wolf, District #6
CO-SPONSOR(S): Michael Primus, Speaker/District #2; Anita Johnson, Secretary/District #5; Kyle Ataddlety, District #1; Timothy Satepauhoodle, District #3, Alana Quetone, District #4, Warren Queton, District #7.
| LEGISLATORS | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Ataddlety District #1 |
X Out of District |
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| Michael Primus District #2 |
X | |||
| Timothy Satepauhoodle District #3 |
X | |||
| Alana Quetone District #4 |
X | |||
| Anita Johnson District #5 |
X | |||
| Ben Wolf District #6 |
X | |||
| Warren Queton District #7 |
X |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION AND LAW TO THE CHAIRMAN
Resolution No. KL-CY-2023-006 was presented to the Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe on the ______ day of January, 2023, pursuant to the Article VI, Section 8(a)(iv) of the Constitution of the Kiowa Tribe, and will become effective after signature by the Chairman or veto override by the Legislature, and as otherwise required by the Constitution.
Anita Johnson, Secretary of the Legislature
CHAIRMAN'S ACTION:
{ X } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO LEGISLATURE WITH EXPLANATION:
On this 19th day of January , 2023.
Lawrence Spottedbird, Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe
Presented by the Chairman to the Legislature on the _______ day of ________________, 2023.
LEGISLATURE'S ACTION:
Override of Chairman's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
LEGISLATIVE OVERRIDE ORDER: KLO-CY-2023-0XX
| LEGISLATORS | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
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| Kyle Ataddlety District #1 |
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| Michael Primus District #2 |
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| Timothy Satepauhoodle District #3 |
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| Alana Quetone District #4 |
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| Anita Johnson District #5 |
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| Ben Wolf District #6 |
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| Warren Queton District #7 |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Legislative Order, KL-CY-2023-XXX was duly voted upon by the Legislature on _________________ 2023, at a Legislative Override Order Session with a vote of ________ in favor and __________ opposed, and ___________ abstaining, _________ Absent. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Legislature by the Constitution of the Kiowa Tribe.
Anita Johnson, Secretary of the Legislature
Oil and Gas Leasing Act
Section 1.1. Title
This enactment shall be known as the, "RESOLUTION OF THE KIOWA TRIBE LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS ANADARKO AGENCY AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TRIBE TO EXECUTE LEASES FOR FARMING AND GRAZING, OIL AND GAS LEASES, AND RIGHT- OF-WAY ENCUMBRANCES, WHERE THEY HAVE INTEREST, UNDER THE AMERICAN INDIAN PROBATE REFORM ACT (AIPRA)" ("Oil and Gas Leasing Act").
Section 1.2. Findings
The Kiowa Tribe receives fractionated land through probate under the American Indian Probate Reform Act, and the Kiowa Tribe Legislature hereby finds it acceptable for the Anadarko Agency to proceed with profitable oil and gas leases, farming and grazing leases, and right-of- ways encumbrances on individual allotted trust properties where the Kiowa Tribe inherited less than or equal to an undivided interest through AIPRA probates.
Section 1.3. Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Leases
The Legislature hereby authorizes and allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs to execute leases for farming and grazing, oil and gas leases, and right of way encumbrances on individual allotted trust properties where the Kiowa Tribe inherited less than or equal to an aggregate or less interest through (AIPRA) American Indian Probate Reform Act and hereby gives the Kiowa Tribal Chairman the authority to sign all farming and grazing, oil and gas, and right-of-ways leases, where they have interest, that are held at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Anadarko Agency.
Section 1.4. Expiration of Authorization
The authority granted to the Office of Chairman pursuant to this Oil and Gas Leasing Act shall not expire.
Section 1.5. Short Title
The Chairman or his designee shall provide the Legislature with a copy of each lease executed on behalf of the Tribe pursuant to the authority granted in this Oil and Gas Leasing Act within thirty (30) days of execution.
