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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF BRIAN HARTLEY AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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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 Economic Development Trust Authority Board of Directors was created and authorized by Legislative Act 36-89;
WHEREAS, the appointment of the Board of Directors in Legislative Act 36-89 was nullified by JAT 97-01;
WHEREAS, the appointment of the members of the Board, replacing that portion of #36-89 previously addressing the appointment of said board members, is provided for in Legislative Act 4-02;
WHEREAS, Seat Three (3) has expired and the Principal Chief is authorized to appoint the members of the Board subject to majority vote of the Council of the Cherokee Nation; and
WHEREAS, Brian Hartley is duly qualified and should be appointed as a Board Member of the Economic Development Trust Authority Board of Directors;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Brian Hartley is hereby confirmed as a Board Member of the Economic Development Trust Authority Board of Directors, Seat Three (3) for the term February, 2013 expiring February, 2016, pursuant to the laws of the Cherokee Nation.