---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 1000.110"
title: "25"
number: "1000.110"
heading: "What is a “nonsignatory Tribe”?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/1000.110"
---

# §1000.110. What is a “nonsignatory Tribe”?

- (a) **A nonsignatory Tribe is a Tribe that either—**
  - (1) Does not meet the eligibility criteria in §§ [1000.115](/cfr/25/1000.115.md) and [1000.125](/cfr/25/1000.125.md) and, by resolution of its governing body, authorizes a Consortium to participate in self-governance on its behalf; or
  - (2) Meets the eligibility criteria in §§ [1000.115](/cfr/25/1000.115.md) and [1000.125](/cfr/25/1000.125.md) but chooses to be a member of a Consortium and have a representative of the Consortium sign the compact and funding agreement on its behalf.
- (b) **A non-signatory Tribe under paragraph (a)(1) of this section—**
  - (1) **May not sign the compact and funding agreement.** A representative of the Consortium must sign both documents on behalf of the Tribe.
  - (2) May only become a “signatory Tribe” if it independently meets the eligibility criteria in §§ [1000.115](/cfr/25/1000.115.md) and [1000.125](/cfr/25/1000.125.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 5373

### Source

Source: 89 FR 100245, Dec. 11, 2024, unless otherwise noted.