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25 U.S.C. § 1663

Title 25 Chapter 18 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1663. Office of Direct Service Tribes

  • (a) There is established within the Service an office, to be known as the “Office of Direct Service Tribes”.
  • (b) The Office of Direct Service Tribes shall be located in the Office of the Director.
  • (c) The Office of Direct Service Tribes shall be responsible for—
    • (1) providing Service-wide leadership, guidance and support for direct service tribes to include strategic planning and program evaluation;
    • (2) ensuring maximum flexibility to tribal health and related support systems for Indian beneficiaries;
    • (3) serving as the focal point for consultation and participation between direct service tribes and organizations and the Service in the development of Service policy;
    • (4) holding no less than biannual consultations with direct service tribes in appropriate locations to gather information and aid in the development of health policy; and
    • (5) directing a national program and providing leadership and advocacy in the development of health policy, program management, budget formulation, resource allocation, and delegation support for direct service tribes.

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