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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RICK SMITH TO THE CHEROKEE NATION ELECTED OFFICIALS CITIZEN COMMITTEE
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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; 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, Legislative Act 40-07 as amended by Legislative Acts 05-11 and 10-12 calls upon the Principal Chief to appoint two (2) members to a citizen committee, who together with other opportunities, will recommend salaries for elected officials of the Cherokee Nation; and,
WHEREAS, Rick Smith is a Cherokee citizen with excellent qualifications and has solid ethical standards; and,
WHEREAS, the Principal Chief and the Cherokee Nation as a whole would benefit from the appointment of someone of such high qualifications to this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cherokee Nation through its Tribal Council, that Rick Smith be appointed to the Elected Officials Citizen Committee in accordance with Legislative Act 40-07 as amended by Legislative Acts 05-11 and 10-12.