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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHNNIE EARP AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST AUTHORITY
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government on 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 Economic Development Trust Authority was created and authorized by Legislative Act 36-89; and,
WHEREAS, the appointment of the Board of Directors in Legislative Act 38-89 was nullified by JAT 97-01; and,
WHERAS, the appointment of members of the Board, replacing the portion of Legislative Act 36-89 previously addressing the appointment of said board members, is provided for in Legislative Act 04-02; and,
WHEREAS, the Principal Chief is authorized to appoint the members of the Board subject to conformation by majority vote of the Council of the Cherokee Nation; and,
WHEREAS, Johnnie Earp is duly qualified to fill this position pursuant to the Bylaws of the Economic Development Trust Authority Board of Directors and is hereby nominated for reappointment.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Johnnie Earp is hereby confirmed as a member of the Board of Directors for the Economic Development Trust Authority for a term of three (3) years, beginning April 2025 until April 30, 2028.