Cite as: 73 CNCA § 204

Any litigation brought on behalf of Cherokee Nation against any non-Cherokee Nation entity in any court or jurisdiction, must be authorized by the Principal Chief and ratified by the Tribal Council prior to the filing of said litigation, when said suit involves the Sovereignty of Cherokee Nation or substantial assets. If, due to exigent circumstances, litigation must be commenced or filed prior to securing ratification or approval by the Tribal Council, such ratification or approval must be granted within sixty (60) days or such litigation shall be dismissed. These requirements do not apply to routine civil or criminal litigation carried out by the Justice Department of Cherokee Nation.

Historical Data

LA 07–01, eff. March 16, 2001.