OKMULKE, Oklv. – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s National Council held an emergency session at the Mound Building on June 10.
The council addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
TR 24-065 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2024 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant was adopted. The law was sponsored by Representative Robyn Whitecloud of the Okmulgee District. It was adopted by the National Council with a vote of 14-0.
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation will apply for a grant for the purpose of establishing more housing for Muscogee citizens.
TR 24-069 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a Temporary Operating Permit with Michael Grim on behalf of the Glenpool Creek Indian Community for the operation of one temporary fireworks sales facility was adopted. The law was sponsored by Representative Leonard Gouge of the Tulsa District. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
This would enable the Glenpool Creek Indian Community to run and operate a fireworks facility on Muscogee land, potentially bringing in more revenue for the tribe.
TR 24-070 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a Temporary Operating Permit with Sheila Buckley for the operation of one temporary fireworks sales facility on tribal trust land was adopted. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Dode Barnett of the Creek District. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
The bill enables Ms. Sheila Buckley to run and operate a temporary fireworks store on Muscogee land.
TR 24-071 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to submit the Fiscal Year 2024 COPS School Violence Prevention Program Grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services was adopted. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Galen Cloud of the McIntosh District, and co-sponsored by Representative Darrell Proctor, also of the McIntosh District. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
This resolution will provide additional resources for area schools, including metal detectors.
TR 24-072 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute an updated Compact of Self-Governance for the purpose of amending the multi-year funding agreement between the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the United States of America was adopted. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Mark Randolph of the Wagoner/Roger/Mayes District. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
This resolution will allow the tribe to receive more funding via the multi-year funding agreement between it and the United States government.
TR 24-075 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a Temporary Operating Permit with Chris Treat and Mike Treat on behalf of the Twin Hills Indian Community for the operation of one temporary fireworks sales facility was adopted. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Whitecloud. It was passed by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
This resolution will allow the Twin Hills Indian Community to run and operate a temporary fireworks store on Muscogee land.
NCA 24-076 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a supplemental appropriation for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Environmental Services for Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $45,000 was adopted. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Cloud. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
This law will provide an additional $45,000 to the Office of Environmental Services for the purpose of storm damage cleanup.
NCA 24-077 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending Title 27, entitled “Judicial Procedures” was passed. The law was sponsored by Rep. Proctor and co-sponsored by Rep. Cloud. It was moved to an Executive Session with a vote of 8-6, and was later adopted by a unanimous vote of 14-0.
According to the legislation, this new law will allow two special justices to be placed on the Supreme Court of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in the event that one or more sitting justices recuse themselves from a case. The special justices will be nominated by the principal chief. Qualifications for the special justice position specify that nominees must not have any felony convictions. They will serve until the conclusion of the case for which they have been appointed.
NCA 24-078 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a supplemental appropriation to the Mvskoke Nation Youth Services Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in the amount of $30,000. The bill was sponsored by Representative Randall Hicks of the Okfuskee District. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
This law will provide an additional $30,000 for the purpose of providing Muscogee students with assistance in both educational activities and extracurricular activities.
TR 24-073 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation confirming the nomination of James Jennings to serve as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was adopted. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Proctor and co-sponsored by Rep. Cloud. It was adopted by the National Council with a unanimous vote of 14-0.
With this nomination, James Jennings becomes a part of the MCN Supreme Court as a special justice.
TR 24-074 A Tribal Resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation confirming the nomination of Samuel Deere to serve as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was passed. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Proctor and co-sponsored by Rep. Cloud. It was passed by the National Council with a vote of 10-3-1, with three members voting against the nomination and one abstaining.
With this nomination, Samuel Deere becomes a part of the MCN Supreme Court as a special justice.
To view the full agenda, visit: mcnnc.com.