Title
AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 19 “COUNCIL”, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 33 - TIME AND PLACE OF SESSIONS
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
Section 1. Title and Codification
This act shall be known as the technical amendments to the Rules of the Tribal Council and codified as Title 19 “COUNCIL” Chapter 4, Section 33 of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated.
Section 2. Purpose
To amend and modernize the Rules of Procedure for the Tibal Council
Section 3. Legislative History
CNCA Title 19 “Council”
Section 4. Substantive Provisions
CHAPTER 4
OFFICERS AND MEETINGS
§ 33. Time and Place of sessions
The Council of Cherokee Nation shall meet in regular session once a month on the second Saturday at the seat of government of Cherokee Nation, three miles south of in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, commencing at 9 a.m.at a time designated by the Council.
Section 5. Provisions as Cumulative
The provisions of this act shall be cumulative to existing law.
Section 6. Severability
The provisions of this act are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be held void the decision of the Court so holding shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions of this act.
Section 7. Effective Date/Emergency Declared
It being immediately necessary for the welfare of the Cherokee Nation, the Council hereby declares that an emergency exists, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force after its passage and approval.
Section 8. Self-Help Contributions
To the extent that this Act involves programs or services to citizens of the Nation or others, self-help contributions shall be required, unless specifically prohibited by the funding agency, or a waiver is granted due to physical or mental incapacity of the participant to contribute.