501. SUIT TO COLLECT TAXES, PENALTIES AND INTEREST.

The Tax Commission is hereby authorized to bring any necessary actions in the Tribal Court or any other appropriate court of the collection of any taxes, penalties, or interest assessed and unpaid, and for recovery of reasonable attorneys fees and expenses incurred in bringing such action. Such actions shall be civil in nature and all penalties, interest, attorney fees, and expenses shall be in the form of civil damages, unless otherwise expressly provided in this Code. Any civil remedies, including but not limited to garnishment, attachment, and execution, shall be available for the collection of any monies due the Tribe. The Tax Commission may request the tribal attorney to bring such actions when the approval of the Tribal Council has been previously obtained. In all other cases, the Tax Commission shall be represented in the Tribal Court by the Tribal Prosecutor or Assistant Prosecutor.