An Act
Enrolled
Legislative Act, 31. -89
Title
ACT RELATING TO CHEROKEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA LAND REGARDING ETHICS
Body
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
Subchapter 1
General Provisions
Section 15-2-1 Title
This chapter shall be known as the "Cherokee Nation Ethics in Government Act".
Section 15-2-2 Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to provide standards of fairness and integrity for all officials and employees of the Cherokee Nation while conducting the business of the Nation for employees and officials representing the Nation in their respective capacities.
It shall be recognized that officials and employees are in positions of trust on behalf of the Nation and must endeavor to exercise the highest qualities of conduct, integrity and confidence on behalf of the Nation and its citizenry. Also, it is the individual responsibility of each employee and official to conduct themselves in a polite and courteous manner with respect and consideration for others.
The standards established herein are not to be considered in lieu of ethical standards imposed by Federal Law, Tribal Law, or Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Nation.
Section 15-2-3 Definitions
"Official" means any person serving the Nation by appointment or certified election.
"Employee" means any person engaged for their services to the Nation part or full time and who receives compensation from the Nation for their services.
"Conflict of Interest" means matters and issues for which a person may have an unfair advantage by virtue of their position and would receive more than significant value in money or items of worth by participating in the decisions of such matters and issues.
"Significant Value" means things or money which would amount to more than reasonable costs or expenses incurred for conducting business.
"Coerce" means undue influence or intimidation using official capacity as leverage for or against another person.
Section 15-2-4 Code of Ethical Standards
Every official and employee of ...
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