OKMULGEE, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council held the monthly Business, Finance and Justice Committee session at the Mound Building on Jan 18.
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:
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 legislation, which passed unanimously 4-0.
NCA 24-004 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition for the benefit of the Office of the Secretary of the Nation. Rep. Golden sponsored the legislation, which passed unanimously 4-0.
NCA 24-006 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending MCNCA Title 50 § 1-107, entitled “Commission Composition”. Rep. Golden sponsored the bill, which passed unanimously to be postponed until the next BFJ committee meeting 4-0.
Other Business:
NCA 24-008 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a donation to Native American Link, Inc. Representative Anna Marshall sponsored the bill, which was initially passed by a unanimous vote in the Land, and Natural Resources subcommittee in a meeting from Jan. 16. Funding was approved unanimously 4-0.
To view the full agenda, visit mcnnc.com.