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Office of Tribal Programs (OTP)

Functions

  1. Advises the Director, IHS, on the activities and issues related to IHS' implementation of self-determination under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended;

  2. develops and recommends policies, administrative procedures, and guidelines for a range of IHS services and activities for Title I tribes and direct service tribes, and advises the Director of the effect they have on health programs;

  3. assures that Indian tribes and tribal organizations are informed regarding pertinent health policy and program management issues, and that consultation and participation by tribes and Indian organization occurs during the development of IHS policy;

  4. supports Title I tribes in managing health programs and coordinates support available from other public and private agencies and organizations;

  5. advises the Director, IHS, on Agency compliance to IHS self-determination policies, administrative procedures, and guidelines;

  6. coordinates implementation of special Indian legislation and authorities;

  7. maintains relevant information on Indian tribes and programs, and IHS tribal self-determination policies;

  8. coordinates meetings and other communications with non self-governance tribal delegations; and

  9. is the principal IHS office for developing, releasing, and presenting information on behalf of the IHS Director related to the IHS tribal self-determination activities to tribes, tribal organizations, HHS officials, IHS officials, and officials from other Federal agencies, State and local governmental agencies, and other agencies and organizations.

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