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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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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 operates the Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy has funds available to assist Indian tribes in operating programs to create energy efficiency and to promote and create jobs.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Tribal Council hereby authorizes Environmental Programs to submit a formal application to the U.S. Department of Energy and, should the proposal be selected for said project, that Chad Smith, Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct contract negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.