Resolution No. 126-95
COUNCIL OF THE CHEROKEE NATION
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ACT RELATING TO
CHEROKEE NATION CLASS III GAMING
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people; and
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; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation recognizes the need for funding operations, outreach, training and educational programs; and,
WHEREAS, the traditional sources of funding to the Cherokee Nation for operations and programs is currently under review and is likely to be significantly reduced or completely eliminated; and,
WHEREAS, the intuition of the Cherokee Nation is to not fail in its obligations and duties to its people; and,
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation has conducted various business activities on Indian lands under its jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, some of the Indian lands under the jurisdiction of the Cherokee Nation are located within the State of Kansas, which State permits Class III gaming as defined by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (the IGRA); and,
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation, in light of the funding requirements for programs and operations and the best interest of the people of the Cherokee Nation has concluded that it should authorize and operate Class III gaming on Indian lands under its jurisdiction in Kansas and other states where such gaming is permitted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Class III gaming as defined by the IGRA is authorized on Indian land under the jurisdiction of the Cherokee Nation in Kansas and other states where such gaming is permitted.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Principal Chief, Joe Byrd, and/or his designee be authorized to sign documents and take the actions required to permit Class III gaming as defined by the IGRA on Indian lan...
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