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AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 44 CHAPTER 1 SECTION 6(F) OF THE CHEROKEE NATION CODE ANNOTATED RELATING TO FREE AND INDEPENDENT PRESS FOR THE CHEROKEE NATION - 2025 AMENDMENTS
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
Legislative History
LA-22-19 November 19, 2019
LA-16-09 June 22, 2009
LA-05-05 January 17, 2005
LA-08-01 March 16, 2001
LA-19-00 July 18, 2000
Section 1. Title and Codification
This act is shall be known as the Free and Independent Press Act 2025 Amendments, or alternatively "Free and Independent Press Act." and is shall be codified as Title 44, Chapter 1 Section 6(F) of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated.
Section 2. Purpose
This act affirms the policy regarding the Cherokee Nation's press. It is imperative to have measures in place to ensure the freedom of the press and to ensure the tribal publications have the independence to report objectively.
Section 3. Constitutional Rights
The Constitution of the Cherokee Nation provides that the principles of free speech and free press, the rights of the people to assemble and petition for redress of grievances shall not be abridged.
Section 4. Policy, An Independent Cherokee Media
The Cherokee Nation's Publications Department shall be independent from any undue influence and free of any particular political interest. It is the duty of the Publications Department to use any necessary forms of electronic and print media to report without bias, the activities of the government and the news of interest to have informed citizens.
Section 5. Providing for Independent Print and Electronic Publications
A newspaper and other forms of electronic media shall be published periodically to report news and provide a forum for all views of the Cherokees.
Section 6. Editorial Board
A. An Editorial Board is hereby created and shall consist of five members. At least three Board members must (i) be at least 25 years of age, (ii) have quality experience in management and operations of publications; (iii) be of good...
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