Cite as: 18 CNCA § 306

A. Execution and approval. The articles shall be signed by each of the incorporators and acknowledged by each of them, and shall be approved by resolution of the Council of Cherokee Nation.

B. Contents. The articles of the nonprofit corporation organized under this chapter shall state:

1. The name of the nonprofit corporation;

2. The purpose of the nonprofit corporation;

3. That the nonprofit corporation does not afford pecuniary gain, incidentally or otherwise, to its members;

4. The period of duration of corporate existence which may be perpetual;

5. The location, by city, town, or other community, and the name of its registered agent and registered office in the Nation's jurisdiction;

6. The name and address of each incorporator;

7. The number of directors constituting the first board of directors, the name and address of each such director, and the tenure in office of the first directors, provided that the board shall consist of not less than five (5) or not more than eleven (11) members as may be provided by the by-laws of the corporation, and provided further that said directors shall be appointed by the Principal Chief and confirmed by the Council of Cherokee Nation; and

8. Any other provision, consistent with the law of Cherokee Nation for regulating the business of the nonprofit corporation or the conduct of the corporate affairs.

Historical Data

LA 2–96, eff. March 11, 1996. Amended LA 17–96, eff. September 16, 1996.