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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES A. GOURD AS AN EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER OF THE CHEROKEE PHOENIX
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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 Free and Independent Press for the Cherokee Nation, Editorial Board was created and authorized by Legislative Act 11-00;
WHEREAS, Charles A. Gourd is nominated by the Principal Chief to serve a six-year term as an Editorial Board Member of the Cherokee Phoenix from February, 2013 through February, 2019, as authorized by Legislative Act 11-00; and
WHEREAS, Charles A. Gourd is duly qualified to fill this vacancy pursuant to the laws of the Cherokee Nation.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Charles A. Gourd is hereby confirmed as a Board Member of the Editorial Board of the Cherokee Phoenix for a six-year term effective February, 2013 through February, 2019 as authorized by Legislative Act 11-00, the Act of July 17, 2000.