### Question
Can you define what consultation means?


### Answer
**Consultation** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 2011*:

> a process involving the open discussion and joint deliberation of all options with respect to potential issues or changes between the Bureau and all interested parties

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS**

