Tribal veterans' service officers

An Indian tribe, as defined in subdivision 2-14-2 (14), may appoint a veterans' service officer who shall serve under the same terms and conditions as a county veterans' service officer, as provided for in §§ 33A-1-22 to 33A-1-28 , inclusive, or may contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide the services of a veterans' service officer pursuant to §