### Question
How does the law define Tribal Council?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 731*, **Tribal Council** is defined as:

> the governing body of the tribe under the constitution and bylaws

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 731*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MISCELLANEOUS > SUBCHAPTER XXXI&ndash;A-ALABAMA AND COUSHATTA INDIAN TRIBES OF TEXAS: RESTORATION OF FEDERAL SUPERVISION**

