Council of the Cherokee Nation - File #: 11-050

• File #: 11-050
• Version: 1
• Name: THE BUILDING AND FACILITY NAMING ACT OF 2011
• Type: Legislative Act
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/16/2011
• In control: TRIBAL COUNCIL
• On agenda: 9/12/2011
• Final action: 9/12/2011
• Enactment date: 9/12/2011
• Enactment #: LA-18-11
• Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NAMING OF BUILDINGS OR FACILITIES OF THE CHEROKEE NATION AND ITS ENTITIES
• Sponsors: Chuck Hoskin Jr.
• Indexes: Buildings, Facilities, Procedures
• Code sections: Title 61 - Public Buildings and Public Works
• Related files: 20-054, 21-094, 21-015, 21-039, 21-040, 21-041

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/16/2011	1	OFFICE OF THE CHIEF	Signed
9/12/2011	1	TRIBAL COUNCIL	Approved	Pass
8/25/2011	1	RULES COMMITTEE	Approved and Forwarded to Council	Pass
7/28/2011	1	RULES COMMITTEE	Tabled	Pass
6/30/2011	1	RULES COMMITTEE	Tabled	Pass
5/26/2011	1	RULES COMMITTEE	Tabled	Pass
4/28/2011	1	RULES COMMITTEE	Tabled	Pass
3/31/2011	1	RULES COMMITTEE	Tabled	Pass

Title
AN ACT ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NAMING OF BUILDINGS OR FACILITIES OF THE CHEROKEE NATION AND ITS ENTITIES
Body
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:


Section 1. Title and Codification

This Act shall be known as “The Building and Facility Naming Act of 2011” and shall be codified under Title 61 of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated.

Section 2. Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to set forth and establish the procedures and requirements for the process of naming buildings and/or facilities owned by the Cherokee Nation and its entities.

Section 3. Legislative History

Article VI, Section 7 of the Cherokee Nation Constitution, “The Council shall have the power to establish laws which it shall deem necessary and proper for the good of the Nation, which shall not be contrary to the provisions of this Constitution.”

Section 4. Definitions

1. Cherokee Nation: means the government of the Cherokee Nation located at Tahlequah, Oklahoma and all divisions thereof.

2. Cherokee Nation entity: means any corporation, organization or group in which the Cherokee Nation is a majority owner or contributor a majority of its funds to the entity’s annual budget, or in which the Cherokee Nation exercises control.

3. Cherokee Nation Building or Facility: means structures and areas owned and/or constructed or developed by the Cherokee Nation or its entities, where ever they may be located, except for such structures owned or controlled by Cherokee Nation Business or its subsidiaries.

Section 5. Substantive Provisions.

A. Naming of Cherokee Nation Buildings or Facilities: The names of Cherokee Nation Building or Facilities may only be designated, or redesignated, by Act of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
B. Prohibition on Public Depiction of Building Names Prior to Name Council Designation: No Cherokee Nation Building or Facility may be depicted in any way, including but not limited to in documents or signage, by Cherokee Nation or ...