OKMULKE, Oklv. – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council held the monthly Business, Finance and Justice Committee session at the Mound Building on April 11.
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:
NCR 24-003 A resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council selecting Rodney Luellen to serve on the Muscogee Nation Business, LLC (MNB, LLC) Board of Directors. Representative Dode Barnett sponsored the bill, which unanimously passed 4-0.
If the legislation is adopted by full council, Luellen will serve as one of two council-appointed positions on the board. Luellen’s term will begin upon confirmation and will end on April 30, 2027.
TR 24-002 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the principal chief to execute an engagement letter for legal services between the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tax Commission and Pipestem Law, P.C. Representative Sandra Golden sponsored the bill, which was unanimously voted to be postponed until next month’s BFJ meeting 4-0.
If adopted by full council, the bill would secure legal services for the MCN Tax Commission Office including representation litigation, tax codes, enforcement of applicable tax laws, and advising on tax strategy. This bill was previously postponed from last month’s BFJ subcommittee meeting.
NCA 24-031 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending MCNCA Title 16, Chapter 2 entitled “compensation”. Representative Nelson Harjo Sr. sponsored the bill, which was unanimously voted to be postponed indefinitely 4-0.
If adopted by full council, the bill would increase the principal chief’s salary to $350,000 per year for the period they are elected. Likewise the second chief’s salary would increase to $220,000 per year for the period they are elected.
Referred Legislation
NCA 24-030 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a supplemental appropriation to the Mvskoke Language Revitalization Department for Fiscal Year 2024. Representative Galen Cloud sponsored the bill, which was approved for funding.
If adopted by full council, this legislation will add three additional staff to the Mvskoke Language Revitalization Department; two language teachers and one coordinator. The funds will also cover the hiring of a new director position.
NCA 24-033 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation appropriating funds in the amount of $1,533.54 to the Tribal Construction Department. Rep. Golden sponsored the bill, which was approved for funding.
If adopted by full council, this appropriation will go to the tribal construction department to assist an elder with the costs of repair/replacement of an in-home electrical system for health and safety reasons.
Other Business:
Other businesses involved Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, Muscogee Nation Businesses, LLC, and Muscogee International, LLC.
To view the full agenda, visit: mcnnc.com.
