25 C.F.R. § 1000.426 How is an informal conference held?
Title 25 - Indians
For all purposes relating to these informal conference procedures, the parties are the designated representatives of the Tribe/Consortium and the bureau. (a) The informal conference shall be held within 30 days of the date the request was received, unless the parties agree on another date. (b) Where practicable, at the option of the Tribe/Consortium, the informal conference will be held at the Tribe's/Consortium's office. If the meeting cannot be held at the Tribe's/Consortium's office, the parties must agree on an alternative meeting place. (c) The informal conference shall be conducted by a designated representative of the Secretary. (d) Only the parties may make presentations at the informal conference. (e) The informal conference is not a hearing on the record. Nothing said during an informal conference may be used by either party in litigation.
Title 25: Indians
PART 1000—ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT
Subpart R—Appeals
§ 1000.426 How is an informal conference held?
