### Question
How is the "Tribal Council" defined?


### Answer
The term **Tribal Council** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 731* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 731*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-CEDED INDIAN LANDS > SUBCHAPTER XXXI&ndash;A-ALABAMA AND COUSHATTA INDIAN TRIBES OF TEXAS: RESTORATION OF FEDERAL SUPERVISION**

