The official name of this Tribal enterprise of the Tulalip Indian Tribes shall be “Tulalip Forestry Enterprise,” also referred to as “TFE.” Such terms may be used interchangeably herein or in any other context.
(Ord. 66 § 1.1, 5-10-1986 (Res. 86-0280))
The principal place of business and the office of TFE shall be on the Tulalip Indian Reservation, Tulalip, Washington. TFE may have such other places of business as the Board of Directors of the TFE may from time to time direct.
(Ord. 66 § 1.2, 5-10-1986 (Res. 86-0280))
TFE is established in accordance with and under the authority of Article VI, Sections 1(L) and (M) of the Federally approved Constitution and Bylaws of the Tulalip Indian Tribes of the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
(Ord. 66 § 1.3, 5-10-1986 (Res. 86-0280))
The seal of TFE shall consist of such design as the Board of Directors shall designate, including the words “An Enterprise of the Tulalip Indian Tribes.”
(Ord. 66 § 1.4, 5-10-1986 (Res. 86-0280))
The purposes of TFE are: (1) to develop a profitable management and financial system promoting the business development and growth of a forestry resources and products enterprise of the Tulalip Tribes, including, but not limited to, the purchasing, selling, processing, and marketing of forest products; (2) to develop utilization of the forestry resources of the Tulalip Indian Reservation in such a way as to promote an orderly expansion of commercial enterprises, together with conservation of Reservation resources, and to promote the general economic development and welfare of the Tribes and its members through enterprise returns, business opportunities, and related employment opportunities for Tribal members through Tribal preference and TERO initiatives; (3) to develop utilization of Tribal resources so that the unique culture and heritage of the Tulalip Indian people may be preserved and protected; and (4) to do any and all activities which may be necessary, useful or desirable for the furtherance, accomplishment, fostering or attainment of the foregoing purposes, either directly or indirectly, either alone or in conjunction or cooperation with others, whether such others be persons or organizations of any kind or nature, such as corporations, firms, associations, trusts, institutions, foundations or governmental bureaus, departments or agencies.
(Ord. 66 § 1.5, 5-10-1986 (Res. 86-0280))