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Council approves alcohol referendum question
Following a multi-day debate on alcohol issues, Tribal Council approved a referendum question dealing with the possible establishment of a tribal package store.
Voter fraud, ballot tampering alleged by audit
An audit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ 2017 General Election and recounts alleges ballot tampering and voter fraud.
Council approves Tribal Employee Bill of Rights
In an effort to better protect the rights of employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Tribal Council passed several pieces of legislation dealing with the personnel policy of the Tribe including passage of an Employee Bill of Rights. Ordinances No. 61 and No. 63, both submitted by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed, were passed during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 1.
Amanda Swimmer named Beloved Woman
Amanda Swimmer, noted potter and fluent Cherokee speaker, has received numerous awards and honors for her artwork over the years. Now, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has given her the highest honor by bestowing the title of Beloved Woman upon her.
Tribal Court Dockets for Feb. 7, 8
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
“Power to the People” legislation re-submitted, subsequently tabled by Council
A program that would help subsidize the power bills for elder members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has been re-submitted. The “Power to the People, Putting our Elders in the Comfort Zone” legislation was discussed and tabled by Tribal Council during its Budget Council session on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Chief Sneed speaks to North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed spoke to the annual meeting of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police (NCACP) held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Principal Chief’s report for January 2018
This month, I have submitted a resolution for approval and support from Tribal Council. Several issues are included on a single resolution concerning the upcoming legislative session in the North Carolina General Assembly.
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