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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JANE OSTI AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER OF CHEROKEE NATION NATIONAL TREASURES PROGRAM
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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, Resolution Number 74-88 was enacted establishing the “Living National Treasures-Master Craftsman Series of the Lost Arts Program” on August 13, 1988, and amended to be named the Cherokee National Program in June 2008;
WHEREAS, all elected and appointed officers of the Nation are bound by oath to promote the culture, heritage and traditions of the Cherokee Nation (Cherokee Constitution, Article XIII Section 1);
WHEREAS, there shall be an Advisory Committee made up of five members who shall provide their recommendations for up to three (3) National Treasures to the Principal Chief;
WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee Members shall be nominated by the Principal Chief and confirmed by the Tribal Council pursuant to Legislative Act 30-04;
WHEREAS, Jane Osti is duly qualified and has been nominated to the advisory committee on National Treasure Award by the Principal Chief, for a term of three years.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Jane Osti is hereby confirmed as a Member of the Cherokee Nation National Treasurers Program Advisory Committee and is hereby confirmed for a term of three years that will expire January 31, 2024.