The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah passed the Consultation Ordinance on Oct. 5, 2026, according to an ordinance published Oct. 8. The Tribal Council approved the measure with a unanimous 5-0 vote.
The ordinance was passed by a quorum of the Tribal Council. The vote results included five members in favor, zero opposed, zero abstaining, and zero absent. The certification of the ordinance was signed by Chairperson Laurel Yellowhorse on Oct. 8, 2026, and Tribal Council Secretary Latanya Joe on Oct. 8, 2026.
The Tribal Council is the official governing body of the Tribe and is vested with all executive and legislative powers. Under Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, the Council has the authority to represent the Tribe and act in all matters concerning the welfare of the Tribe.
The ordinance includes a resolution stating that the Tribe does not waive, alter, or diminish its sovereign immunity, whether expressed or implied, by virtue of this resolution. The measure also maintains the Tribe's rights, privileges, remedies, or services guaranteed by law.
