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Principal Chief’s Report on USET, Washington trip
Last week, I traveled with members of Tribal Council to attend the USET conference in Washington, DC.
“Widespread” flu affecting Cherokee community
Forty-eight (48) of the 50 states are experiencing “widespread” influenza (flu) activity for the week ending Saturday, Feb. 3 (the latest figures as of press time) according to the CDC.
Tribal Court Docket for Feb. 18
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.
Construction update for Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Multi-tainment Center
Despite some wintery weather, construction on the new Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel carried on, full steam ahead in January.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Jan. 24, 25, and 31
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Jan. 24, 25, and 31
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.
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