Cite as: 73 CNCA § 103

For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

1. "Campaign" means and includes all activities for or against the election of a candidate to a specific office within Cherokee Nation by a Constitution Convention Commissioner during his or her appointed term.

2. "Citizen of Cherokee Nation" means a person enrolled as a citizen of Cherokee Nation.

3. "Constitution Commission" means the Cherokee Nation Constitution Convention Commission established pursuant to this statute.

4. "Council" means the Council of the Cherokee Nation.

5. "Council Member" means a member of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.

6. "Deputy Principal Chief" means the Deputy Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation.

7. "Elected Official" means the duly elected Principal Chief, Deputy Principal Chief, or member of the Council of the Cherokee Nation currently holding an elected office.

8. "Principal Chief" means the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

9. "Supreme Court" means the Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation.

Historical Data

LA 10–98, eff. August 26, 1998. Amended LA 09-24, eff. March 11, 2024.