Council of the Cherokee Nation - File #: 10-089

• File #: 10-089
• Version: 1
• Name: N/A
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/9/2010
• In control: TRIBAL COUNCIL
• On agenda: 7/12/2010
• Final action: 7/12/2010
• Enactment date: 7/12/2010
• Enactment #: R-72-10
• Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHEROKEE NATION PESTICIDES PROGRAM
• Sponsors: Cara Cowan Watts, Janelle Fullbright
• Indexes: Environmental Programs, Pesticides
• Code sections: N/A - Not Applicable

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/19/2010	1	OFFICE OF THE CHIEF	Signed
7/12/2010	1	TRIBAL COUNCIL	Approved in toto	Pass
7/12/2010	1	RESOURCE COMMITTEE	Approved and Forwarded to Council	Pass

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHEROKEE NATION PESTICIDES 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, the Cherokee Nation has established the Environmental Protection Commission and the Environmental Programs Group to protect public health, welfare, and the environment;

WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation has previously received funding for pesticides projects;

WHEREAS, with the award of proper funding, the Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs will continue development of a comprehensive pesticides management program.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Tribal Council hereby authorizes Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs to submit a formal application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a 2011 Pesticides Management Program, and that the Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct contract negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.