An Act
LEGISLATIVE ACT 19-00
Title
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FREE AND INDEPENDENT PRESS FOR THE CHEROKEE NATION
Body
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
Section 1. Title. This act shall be known as the "INDEPENDENT PRESS ACT OF 2000" and shall be codified as Title , Section of the Cherokee Nation
Code Annotated.
Section 2. Purpose. This act affirms the policy regarding the Cherokee Nation's press. It is imperative to have measures in place to ensure the freedom of the press and to ensure the tribal publications have the independence to report objectively.
Section 3. Constitutional Rights. It is the policy of the Cherokee Nation to
respect the civil rights of Cherokee people set for the in the Cherokee Constitution. Article II of the Cherokee Constitution by reference, incorporated and adopted the Federal Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, 25 USC 1302, to apply to all Cherokees. Therefore, the Constitution of the Cherokee Nation provides that the principles of free speech and free press, the rights of the people to assemble and petition for redress of grievances shall not be abridged.
Section 4. Policy, An Independent Cherokee Press. The Cherokee
Nation's Press shall be independent from any undue influence and free of any particular political interest. It is the duty of the press to report without bias the activities of the government and the news of interest to have informed citizens.
Section 5. Providing for Independent Newspaper.A newspaper shall be published periodically to report news and provide a forum for all views of the Cherokees. Section 6. Editorial Board and Editor
A. An Editorial Board is hereby created and shall consist of three members,
at least two of whom shall be citizens of the Nation. To be eligible to serve as a Board member, a person must (i) be at least 25 years of age, (ii) have quality experience in the management and operations of publications; (iii) be of good character and have a reputation of integrity; (iv) be physically able to carr...
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