25 CFR 533.1 : Indians (§ 1.1 To Parts 1201-1299) — (Part 300 To Parts 1201-1299) — National Indian Gaming Commission, Department Of The Interior (Part 500 To Parts 590-599) — Management Contract Provisions (Part 530 To Parts 538-539) — Approval Of Management Contracts (§ 533.1 To § 533.7) — Requirement for review and approval.

Subject to the Chairman's approval, an Indian tribe may enter into a management contract for the operation of a class II or class III gaming activity.

(a) Such contract shall become effective upon approval by the Chairman.

(b) Contract approval shall be evidenced by a Commission document dated and signed by the Chairman. No other means of approval shall be valid.