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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. JOHN A. KETCHER TO THE CHEROKEE NATION ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION 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 calls upon the Tribal Council to appoint two (2) members to a citizen compensation committee, who together with other opportunities, will recommend salaries for elected officials of the Cherokee Nation; and,
WHEREAS, John A. Ketcher is a Cherokee citizen with excellent qualifications and has ethical standards; and,
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council and the Cherokee Nation as a whole would benefit from the appointment of someone of such high qualification to this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cherokee Nation through its Tribal Council, that Mr. John A. Ketcher be appointed to the Elected Officials Compensation Committee in accordance with Legislative Act 40-07.