MVSKOKE RESERVATION- On April 15, the Health, Education, and Welfare Committee held a mixed virtual and in-person meeting. 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 25-026 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation confirming the re-nomination of Selina Jayne-Doran to serve on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Election Board passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Leonard Gouge sponsored the legislation.
NCA 25-038 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $4,237 awarded from the National Head Start Association (NHSA) and the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start Program passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Mary Crawford sponsored the legislation.
According to the legislation, the grant funds will be used to buy gardening supplies to expand and enhance the current Head Start garden.
NCA 25-039 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of the FHI 360 Walmart Racial Solidarity Grant in the amount of $47,000 for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reintegration Program passed with a vote of 4-0. Representative Thomasene Yahola- Osborn sponsored the legislation.
According to the legislation, the grant funds will be used to assist participating American Indian/Alaskan Native youth to gain a deeper understanding of their cultural identity, realize their inherent value and role within the tribes, and develop healthy coping mechanisms through engaging in culturally rooted outlets.
NCA 25-040 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation repealing Title 19, entitled “Elections” and replacing it with a new title 19, entitled “Elections Cokvsatkv” passed with a vote of 4-0. Rep. Osborn sponsored the legislation.
According to the legislation, the Election Board submitted a significant number of changes to the election code, thus there is a need to repeal Title 19 in its entirety to establish a more comprehensive code.
To view the full agenda, visit mcnnc.com.
