Cite as: 29 CNCA § 302

The Principal Chief, through the Secretary of Natural Resources, shall have authority to manage all Reserve Lands under this Act. The Secretary shall be responsible for identifying, evaluating, listing, or otherwise restricting Reserve Lands for use consistent with the policies and requirements of this Act. The Secretary shall advise the Principal Chief, the Council of the Cherokee Nation, the divisions, departments, programs, agencies, authorities, and enterprises of the Cherokee Nation, and the federal, state and local governments on matters pertaining to the use of Reserve Lands designated for the purposes set forth in the Act. The Secretary shall develop written plans for the management and use of Reserve Lands and such other procedures and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes and policies of this Act.

Historical Data

LA 06-21, eff. March 1, 2021.