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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ROB THOMPSON AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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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, the Free and Independent Press for the Cherokee Nation, Editorial Board was created and authorized by Legislative Act 11-00;
WHEREAS, Rob Thompson is nominated by the Principal Chief to serve a six-year term as an Editorial Board Member of the Cherokee Phoenix from March, 2010 through March 2016, as authorized by Legislative Act 11-00; and
WHEREAS, Rob Thompson is duly qualified to fill this vacancy pursuant to the laws of the Cherokee Nation.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that Rob Thompson is hereby confirmed as a Board Member of the Editorial Board of the Cherokee Phoenix for a six-year term effective March, 2010 through March, 2016 as authorized by Legislative Act 11-00, the Act of July 17, 2000.