Tribe: Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
Section 4.1 Purpose & Construction
(A) These rules are meant to provide formal support, structure and enforcement to traditional Kickapoo methods of resolving disputes through mediation and the use of traditional ways.
(B) These rules shall be interpreted liberally and informally with the goal of providing a fair, informal, inexpensive and traditional means of resolving disputes. The rules shall be used and applied in accordance with Kickapoo tradition and custom, if possible.
(C) The Kickapoo customs and traditions shall be the Guiding Principles for the Peacemaker System.
Section 4.2 Establishment.
The Peacemaker System of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is hereby established as part of the Tribal Court System. While a part of the Tribal Court System, the Peacemaker System will be independent from the Tribal Court judges. The Peacemakers may use the Tribal Court as a resource and infrastructure for purposes of supporting and maintaining the Peacemaker System. The Tribal Court judges may use the Peacemaker System as a resource as set forth below.