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File #: 08-154    Version: 1 Name: N/A
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 12/5/2008 In control: RESOURCE COMMITTEE
On agenda: 12/15/2008 Final action: 12/15/2008
Enactment date: Enactment #: N/A
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL SUPERFUND PROGRAM
Sponsors: Cara Cowan Watts
Indexes: Environmental Programs
Code sections: N/A - Not Applicable
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL SUPERFUND PROGRAM
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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. Environmental Protection Agency has funds available to assist Indian tribes in operating environmental programs and projects.
 
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, The Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs is authorized to submit a formal application should the proposal be selected for said project and that Chad Smith, Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct contract negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.