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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF BLAKE FLETCHER AS A COMMISSIONER OF CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION
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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 Environmental Protection Commission was created and authorized by Title 63 Section 101 of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated (CNCA);
WHEREAS, the Principal Chief is authorized to appoint the members of the Commission subject to majority vote of the Council of the Cherokee Nation; and
WHEREAS, Blake Fletcher is duly qualified to fill this vacancy, Seat 5 (five) pursuant to the laws of the Cherokee Nation;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Blake Fletcher is hereby confirmed as a Commissioner of Cherokee Nation Environmental Protection Commission, Seat 5 (five) for the term February, 2013 expiring February, 2015, as authorized by Title 63 Section 101 (A) of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated (CNCA).