19-7-105. POWERS OF COMMISSION UNDER THIS CHAPTER.

For purposes of this Chapter, the Land Use and Environment Commission has the authority to:

1. Adopt a solid waste management plan for the Rosebud Reservation.
2. Locate, design, build, and operate solid waste disposal sites.
3. Operate a solid waste collection system.
4. Contract on behalf of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe with other persons or entities to operate solid waste disposal sites or a solid waste collection system, to dispose otherwise or solid waste, or to perform such other actions as are useful to accomplish the objectives of this Chapter and the duties of the Commission.
5. Issue permits as provided in this Chapter for the operation of solid waste sites or solid waste collection systems.
6. Employ and consult with such advisors regarding its duties as it may deem necessary.
7. Make recommendations to the Tribal Council on issues related to solid waste.
8. Levy such fees as may be required to fund its operation and recommend to the Tribal Council the levy of taxes as may be required or useful to fund solid waste regulation and disposal.
9. Accept and use monies from whatever sources as are legally available to them to fund its operation.
10. Promulgate and enforce regulations consistent with this Title, and promulgate regulations and procedures governing the work and operations of the Commission not inconsistent with the provision of this Code.
11. Do everything necessary or proper not otherwise forbidden by law for the accomplishment of the obligations and duties imposed by this Title.
12. The Commission may delegate to the Director of Land Use and Environment such of its duties as it deems appropriate, except that it may not delegate its duties under§ 19-7-105 and 19-7-119 (2) of this Title. Further, in all cases, the Commission must:
    1. Approve the expenditure of funds by the Department either through approval of a Department budget or by approval of specific expenditures;
    2. Approve any contracts entered into by the Department in the name of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe;
    3. Approve any levy of fees by the Department; and
    4. Approve all regulations proposed by the Department to regulate solid waste on the Reservation.