§ 22-103. Participation in State or federal programs

   (a) In general. -- An Indian authority may do anything necessary or convenient to participate in any State or federal program of low and moderate income housing assistance and community development, including:

   (1) entering into and performing a contract or agreement with the State, the United States, or a unit of the federal government;

   (2) developing or operating a housing project if approval by ordinance or resolution is obtained from the governing body and chief elected official of the political subdivision where the housing project is located; and

   (3) acting as a public housing agency within the meaning of federal law and as an authority within the meaning of State law.

(b) Department or local housing authority acting on behalf of Indians. -- The Department of Housing and Community Development or an authority, acting as a local public agency or public housing agency, may do anything necessary or convenient on behalf of Native American Indians or an Indian tribe in the State.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 44A, § 9-102(b)-(c); 2006, ch. 63, § 2.