Legislation/Policy/Procedure
Title:
State Tribal Collaboration Act
Parties: New Mexico Indian Affairs Department and other State Agencies
Date enacted/published: 2008
Description:
New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Wendell Chino Building, 2nd Floor
1220 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 476-1600
Fax: (505) 476-1601
Parties: New Mexico Indian Affairs Department and other State Agencies
Date enacted/published: 2008
Description:
The State Tribal Collaboration Act provides the framework for the state and tribes to work together to develop successful programs and services to benefit New Mexico's Native American citizens. It also mandates a yearly Summit. The Act requires cabinet-level agencies to develop policies that promote beneficial collaboration between the state and tribal governments; designate agency tribal liaisons; provide for culturally appropriate training to state agency employees who work with tribes; and, provide annual reporting that accounts for each agency's accomplishments pursuant to the Act.
For additional information contact:New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Wendell Chino Building, 2nd Floor
1220 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 476-1600
Fax: (505) 476-1601
