Title
TITLE 8 - CEMETERIES (INCLUDES 2019 POCKET PART)
Body
Chapter
1. Cemeteries Preservation
CHAPTER 1
CEMETERIES PRESERVATION
Section
1. Short title
2. Purpose
3. Definitions
4. Appropriation-Advocate/coordinator-Policies and procedures
? 1. Short title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Cherokee Nation Cemeteries Preservation Act of 2004.
LA 33-04, eff. August 11, 2004. Amended LA 02-07, eff. February 21, 2007.
? 2. Purpose
The purpose of this act is to make funds available for traditional Cherokee cemeteries that are threatened with neglect and non-maintenance.
LA 33-04, eff. August 11, 2004. Amended LA 02-07, eff. February 21, 2007.
? 3. Definitions
"Traditional Cherokee cemetery" means any cemetery that contains gravesites of over fifty percent (50%) Cherokee tribal citizens or is historically significant.
LA 33-04, eff. August 11, 2004. Amended LA 02-07, eff. February 21, 2007.
? 4. Appropriation-Advocate/coordinator-Policies and procedures
A. All monies appropriated for cemetery maintenance shall be used for preservation and maintenance of traditional or historically significant Cherokee cemeteries that are threatened by neglect and non-maintenance.
B. The funds are to be distributed to cemetery boards or individuals interested in the preservation of the cemetery in question.
C. The Principal Chief shall designate an advocate/coordinator to ensure effective implementation of this act.
D. The Culture Committee of the Council is hereby authorized and directed to develop such policies and procedures necessary to effectively implement the program, including but not limited to, determining eligibility, verification of circumstances, assuring that services are not duplicated, and conducting appropriate follow-up services and appeal rights in the event that assistance is denied. The policies and procedures will be published for review by the Tribal Council as well as the general public.
E. The Culture Committee of the ...
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