Chapter 1. Councils of
Traditional Leaders
§101. Appointment and standing members.
§102. Additional functions.
§103. Operations and rules.
§104. Administration.
§105. Support from State Government.
§106. Compensation and expenses.
The Council of Pilung and Council of
Tamol shall file with the Legislature, Governor, and State Court a
document or documents certifying the membership of each Council, the
manner in which each member was appointed, the date of such appointment,
and the traditional standing of each member within the municipality and
village of residence. The certified documents shall be filed by the
Council on or before September 30, 1979, and within 30 days after any
change of membership on a Council or the traditional standing of member on
a Council.
Source: YDC §1252, as enacted by YSL 1-6 §2, modified.
Cross-reference: The constitutional provisions regarding councils of traditional leaders and traditions are found in Yap Const., Art. III, sections 1 and 2. Those sections state:
"Section 1. There shall be a Council of
Pilung and Council of Tamol which shall perform functions which concern
tradition and custom.
Section 2. Due recognition shall be given to traditions and customs in
providing a system of law, and nothing in this Constitution shall be
construed to limit or invalidate any recognized tradition or custom."
In addition to those functions
exercised by the Council of Pilung and Council of Tamol by virtue of the
Constitution of the State of Yap, the Councils shall exercise the
following functions as they may concern tradition and
custom:
(a) To advise and make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature;
(b) To advise and make recommendations to the departments and offices of the Executive branch of the State Government;
(c)
To resolve problems and assist in matters concerning the
municipalities and islands of the State; and
(d) To promote and preserve the traditions and customs of the people of the State in a manner consistent with the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Constitution of the State of Yap.
Source: YDC §1253, as enacted by YSL 1-6 §2, modified.
Cross-reference: The constitutional provisions on Traditional Leaders and Traditions are found in Yap Const., Art. III.
The manner in which the Council of
Pilung and Council of Tamol shall operate, including rules of procedure,
shall be determined by the respective councils.
Source: YDC §1254, as enacted by YSL 1-6 §2.
The Council of Pilung and Council of
Tamol may appoint such administrative and clerical assistants as may be
necessary and as provided for under appropriations made by the Legislature
or funded by another source.
Source: YDC §1255, as enacted by YSL 1-6 §2.
Cross-reference: The constitutional provisions on the Legislature are found in Yap Const., Art. V. The statutory provisions on the Legislature are found in Title 2 of this Code.
Officers and employees of the State
Government shall cooperate with the Council of Pilung and Council of
Tamol, and shall, upon the written request to the Governor from either
council, furnish information and other assistance as may be called for in
connection with the activities of the councils.
Source: YDC §1256, as enacted by YSL 1-6 §2.
Cross-reference: The statutory provisions on the Executive branch are found in Title 3 of this Code.
Compensation, allowances, per diem,
and travel expenses of members of the Council of Pilung and Council of
Tamol shall be determined and expended by each council as provided by
appropriations made by the Legislature or funded by another source; except
that no member of either council who receives compensation as an official
or employee of the State Government, State agencies or political
subdivisions of the State, may receive compensation as a member of a
council.
Source: YDC §1257, as enacted by YSL 1-6 §2, and
amended by YSL 4-41 §1, modified.
Cross-reference: The statutory provisions on Public Officers and Employment are found in Title 8 of this Code.