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Project development

Functional groups

Tribal Affairs Office

Goal

Tribal Affairs strengthens Tribal Government to State Government relations by developing agreement and partnerships, directing and implementing policy, and providing the knowledge and ability to work effectively in Indian Country.

Products the office provides

  • Annual construction tribal-district planning meetings
  • Agreements impacting Indian country
  • Special provisions
  • Negotiated maintenance contracts (NMCs)
  • Permits
  • Policy
  • Training

What to expect from the office

  • Communication in the project development process
  • Answers to technical questions
  • Communication with the Tribal Employment Representative
  • Identification of native-owned businesses for projects
  • Training opportunities in Indian Country

What you need to provide to the office

  • Project Information
  • Context specific information

What the office expects from you

  • Frequent communication
  • Project updates