Cite as: 51 CNCA § 2

A. All elected officials shall not receive compensation from any other source for work directly related to their duties involving Cherokee Nation Boards or instrumentalities unless otherwise prescribed by law.

B. Information concerning the total amount of compensation of all elected officials of Cherokee Nation including expenses and the value of benefits shall be made available to any citizen of Cherokee Nation upon request at no charge. This information shall be kept and maintained by the Treasurer of Cherokee Nation.

C. All elected officials shall enjoy the same benefits of health insurance and retirement options as those offered to employees of Cherokee Nation except unemployment benefits and 401k.

D. The Treasurer or his or her designee shall let for bid insurance policies of Cherokee Nation consistent with this act.

E. All elected officials shall not be considered employees of Cherokee Nation.

F. The calculation as to when to set the average for Cherokee Nation officials elected in the 2003 Cherokee Nation General Election shall be the salaries of the officials listed in 19 CNCA § 21 and 51 CNCA §§ 1 and 11 as of January 1, 2003. The average is to be recalculated on January 1, 2007 and every four (4) years thereafter in accordance with the procedure described in 51 CNCA § 1.1.

Historical Data

LA 28–01, eff. August 13, 2001. Amended LA 18–03, eff. August 14, 2003; LA 42–03, eff. December 30, 2003.