OKMULGEE, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) National Council held the Business, Finance and Justice Committee session at the Mound Building on Dec. 10.
Passed legislation is subject to full council approval during the regular session.
The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
NCA 24-166 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fiscal Relief Funding from the United States Department of Treasury for the benefit of security on the tribal complex was passed by the committee. The law was sponsored by Representative Dode Barnett of the Creek District and was previously postponed on Dec. 5. It was passed with a vote of 2-1, with Representative Nelson Harjo Sr voting against it.
If adopted, this law will allow the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to spend $982,839 in order to ensure security on the tribal complex.
NCA 24-167 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending MCNCA Title 6, Chapter 8, Subchapter 2, entitled “Roles and Responsibilities” was passed by the committee. The law was sponsored by Rep. Barnett. It was passed with a vote of 2-0.
If adopted, this law will alter the responsibilities of parents whose children are attending juvenile court within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
To view the full agenda, visit: mcnnc.com.
