105 Budget Requirements of the Judicial Branch

In accordance with the status of the courts established in the Constitution as a coordinate branch of government, the Council hereby recognizes the inherent power of the Courts and Judicial branch officials to exercise the powers vested in them by the Constitution, including managerial, administrative, and personnel authority necessary to effectively fulfill their judicial duties and responsibilities. In administering appropriated funds for the Judicial branch, the Chief Justice shall have the authority to reassign and/or transfer funds appropriated for the Judicial branch for expenditure to any other function or purpose necessary for the operation of the Courts in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Tribe.