OKMULGEE, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) National Council held a Regular Session in the Mound Building both live and via teleconference following a Pre-Agenda on February 22, 2025. The National Council addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
NCA 25-018 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending MCNCA Title 16 § 1-108, entitled “Legitimate purposes for commissions to fill vacancies,” and § 1-109, entitled “Commissions no substitution for joint approval of appointments,” and creating new subsection, entitled “Nominations” in MCNCA Title 16, Chapter 1, entitled “Organization of the Executive Office of the Principal Chief”.
This law will limit the amount of times a person may be nominated by the Principal Chief within a single session of the National Council, and establish penalties for failed nominees who attempt to illegally serve despite the National Council’s rejection. It was returned as a Veto February 6, 2025 after passing Council on January 22. The Veto was overridden 14-1.
NCR 25-002 A resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation selecting Christopher M. Ray to the Board of Directors of the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, LLC. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Robert Hufft of the Tulsa District and co-sponsored by Representative Randall Hicks of the Okfuskee District.
This resolution will add Christopher Ray to MNGE’s Board of Directors. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-004 A tribal resolution of the MCN approving a revised eligibility, admissions and occupancy policy for the MCN Department of Housing. Representative Charles McHenry sponsored this legislation.
This legislation states each recipient will develop written policies for the MCN Department of Housing. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-005 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation adopting an updated procurement policy for the expenditure of Indian Housing Block Grant Funds.
The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) requires a written procurement policy. This resolution would update the procurement policy to include written procurement standards of 2 CFR 200. Postponed until next month 15-0.
TR 25-007 A tribal resolution of the MCN adopting an updated payments and rents policy of the MCN Department of Housing. Representative Galen Cloud sponsored this legislation.
This legislation would adjust the schedule of ceiling rents and payments, based on the NAHASDA and 24 CFR Part 1000.10 for The MCN Department of Housing. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-010 A tribal resolution of the MCN adopting an updated Homeownership Collections Policy of the MCN Department of Housing. Representative Mark Randolph sponsored this legislation.
This legislation would require the NAHASDA to adopt written policies contained in the legislation for certain activities that are assisted with IHBG funding. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-011 A tribal resolution of the MCN adopting and updated rental property collections policy of the MCN Department of Housing. Rep. Randolph sponsored this legislation.
This legislation updates the Rental Property Collections Policy that complies with HUD. These written policies will be developed for certain activities. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-012 A tribal resolution of the MCN adopting an updated rental property maintenance policy for MCN Department of Housing.
This legislation adopts a policy that will provide a decent, safe, and healthy environment for the MCN housing units that the residents stay in. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-013 A tribal resolution of the MCN adopting an updated Elderly Housing Policy of the MCN Department of Housing. Rep. Cloud sponsored this legislation.
This legislation adopts a newly updated policy for the MCN Department of Housing in the administration of the Elderly Housing Program. Adopted 15-0.
TR 25-014 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation confirming the nomination of Erick Giles to serve on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Public Gaming Commission. The law was sponsored by Representative Dode Barnett of the Creek District.
This resolution would have allowed Erick Giles to serve on the Muscogee Nation’s Public Gaming Commission. Failed 6-9.
TR 25-015 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending TR 19-076 (a tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to suspend all special appropriations and donations) as amended by TRS 20-150, 21-080, 22-128, 22-143, 22-150, 22-155, 22-170, 23-045, 23-066, 23-096, 24-005, 24-095, 24-104 and 24-113. Representative Anna Marshall sponsored the legislation.
The amendment allows an MCN donation to Muscogee (Creek) elders to attend the 25th conference on the National Indian Council on Aging, INC. Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-007 A law of the MCN amending MCNCA Title 24, §2-102D entitled “Housing Division.” Rep. McHenry sponsored this legislation.
The MCN Department of Housing has requested for a contract of the day-to-day operations for goods and services to be increased. These funds will be compatible with the updated Procurement Policy for IHBG funds and estimation costs. Postponed until next month 15-0.
NCA 25-020 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $16,000 awarded from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start. Marshall sponsored the legislation.
The MCN Head Start Program received an Indian Highway Safety Program Child Passenger Safety Grant. The funds will be used to purchase approximately 125 car seats, car clinic signs, traffic cones, sandwich boards, portable canopies, latch manuals, pool noodles, and brochures for training clinics. Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-021 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $291,001 awarded from the United States Department of Agriculture for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Food Distribution Program. Rep. Marshall sponsored the legislation.
According to the legislation, the grant funds will be used to purchase a Sygnal FDP system that supports multiple issuance models as an alternative system. The new software is recommended by the USDA. Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-022 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a supplemental appropriation to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Veterans Affairs Services Office Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, to the amount of $20,000.00. The law was sponsored by Representative Leonard Gouge of the Tulsa District.
The MCN VASO will use the funds to purchase vests for Mvskoke Veterans the colors of which will signify Branch and color of the Branch in which they served. Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-023 A law of the MCN amending NCA 22-083, A law of the MCN authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the benefit of the MCN Department of Housing. Rep. Randolph sponsored this legislation
The MCN Department of Housing has received an award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund Plant Grant, the estimation was $13 million.This law authorizes the expenditure for MCN DOH. Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-024 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation repealing MCNCA Title 14 Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Subsection 1-306, entitled “Search and Seizure;” and creating a new MCNCA Title 14, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Subsection 1-306, entitled “Search and Seizure” to conform search warrant practices to meet the requirements of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The law was sponsored by Rep. Harjo Sr.
This law will allow the Nation to obtain warrants involving telephones and warrants for the collection of evidence via device monitoring.Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-025 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending MCNCA Title 14, Chapter 2, Subsection 2–615, entitled “Disorderly Conduct”, to add penalties for failure to confine, house, maintain, restrain, or secure an animal. The law was sponsored by Rep. Barnett.
This law will allow Muscogee Nation law enforcement to attempt to reduce the number of animals roaming freely within tribal borders.Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-026 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Office (TBCPO), to the amount of $41,216,619.00, for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal Utility Authority. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Dode Barnett of the Creek District.
This law will allow the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to deploy broadband and internet technology services within the borders of the Muscogee Nation reservation, giving better internet access to citizens. Adopted 15-0.
NCA 25-027 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a special appropriation to assist Muscogee (Creek) elders attending the National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. (NICOA) Conference, to the amount of $18,000. The law was sponsored by Representative Anna Marshall of the Tukvpvtce District.
The 2025 NICOA conference will take place in Durant, Okla. from Sept 29-Oct 3. The appropriation is for lodging expenses for 60 elders in 30 rooms. Adopted 15-0.
To view the full meeting, visit: mcnnc.com.
