ARTICLE VIII POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE NEZ PERCE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

Section 1. The NPTEC shall have the following powers, to be exercised in accordance with this Constitution and with the applicable statutes of the United States.

(A) To represent the Tribe in negotiations with federal, state and local governments and with private corporations, associations, and individuals and to advise and consult with government officials concerning governmental activities affecting the Tribe;