### Question
Can you define what tribal governing body means?


### Answer
**Tribal governing body** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 1300d*:

> the duly elected governing body of a covered Indian tribe

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1300d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MISCELLANEOUS > SUBCHAPTER LXXV-MISSISSIPPI SIOUX TRIBES: DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUND > Part B-1998 Distribution Authority**

