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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEROKEE NATION TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERTRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (ITEC) PESTICIDES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized Indian Nation with a historic and continual government to government relationship with the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation has established the Environmental Protection Commission and the Environmental Programs Group to protect public health, welfare, and the environment;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation has previously received funding for pesticides projects;
WHEREAS, with the award of proper funding, the Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs will develop a comprehensive ITEC pesticides management program.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Tribal Council hereby authorizes Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs to submit a formal application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a 2012 ITEC Pesticides Management Program, and that the Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct contract negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.