MVSKOKE RESERVATION – On Sept. 23 and Sept. 27, the Business, Finance and Justice Committee held in-person meetings. Passed legislation will go on to the next full council meeting, unless otherwise noted.
The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
TR 25-090 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma was passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Robert Hufft sponsored the legislation.
If adopted, this resolution will allow for the appointment of Tribal Prosecutor Kelly Sweeney to serve as a Tribal Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA), thus allowing Sweeney to prosecute crimes against the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in either Tribal or U.S. District Courts.
NCA 25-087 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation approving the Comprehensive Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and providing for appropriations passed with a vote of 2-1, with Representative Sandra Golden voting no. Rep. Hufft sponsored the legislation. The legislation was previously postponed on Sept. 23.
To view the full agenda, visit: mcnnc.com.
