Cite as: 62 CNCA § 107

A. Policies and procedures for emergency assistance. The Human Services Group Leader of Cherokee Nation shall designate an advocate/coordinator to ensure effective implementation and the Group Leader is hereby authorized and directed to develop such policies and procedures necessary to effectively implement the program, including but not limited to the specific types of services, determining eligibility, verification of circumstances, assuring that services are not duplicated, and conducting appropriate follow-up services and appeal rights in the event that assistance is denied. The policies and procedures will be published for review by the Council as well as the general public. Human Services shall coordinate with any other departments or groups of the Nation, such as Health or Community Services, as necessary to effectively carry out this act.

B. Policies and procedures for community support project awards. Individual Council Members may nominate worthy projects not to exceed the District's allocation to be funded from the Community Support Project fund, provided the Council of the Cherokee Nation approves by enactment.

Historical Data

LA 43–03, eff. January 7, 2004.