CFR /  Title 42  /  Part 137  /  Sec. 137.18 What criteria must an Indian Tribe satisfy to be

To be eligible to participate in self-governance, an Indian Tribe must have:

(a) Successfully completed the planning phase described in Sec. 137.20;

(b) Requested participation in self-governance by resolution or other official action by the governing body of each Indian Tribe to be served; and

(c) Demonstrated, for three fiscal years, financial stability and financial management capability.

Planning Phase