### Question
How is the "tribal governing body" defined?


### Answer
The term **tribal governing body** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 713* as follows -

> the governing body which is established under, and the members of which are elected pursuant to, the tribal constitution and bylaws adopted in accordance with section 713d of this title

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 713*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MISCELLANEOUS > SUBCHAPTER XXX&ndash;C-CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON**

