Cite as: 25 CNCA § 21

When a permanent rule of conduct of government in the form of a continuing regulation is the intent of the Council of Cherokee Nation, the same shall be effected by an enactment of law of Cherokee Nation, the following form shall be used:

Legislative Act ____-(year)

ACT RELATING TO

(insert title)

Example: The Regulation of Waterways and Environment

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:

SECTION 1. Title and Codification

Example: This act shall be known as the __________ and codified as ____ (Title) ____ (Section) ____ of the Cherokee Nation Code Annotated.

SECTION 2. Purpose

SECTION 3. Legislative History

SECTION 4. Definitions

For purposes of this Title:

SECTION 5. (Insert substantive provisions of law; repeals, additions and amendments)

SECTION 6. Provisions as Cumulative

The provisions of this act shall be cumulative to existing law.

SECTION 7. Severability

The provisions of this act are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be held void the decision of the Court so holding shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions of this act.

SECTION 8. Effective Date/Emergency Declared

It being immediately necessary for the welfare of the Cherokee Nation, the Council hereby declares that an emergency exists, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force after its passage and approval.

SECTION 9. Self–Help Contributions

To the extent that this act involves programs or services to citizens of the Nation or others, self-help contributions shall be required, unless specifically prohibited by the funding agency, or a waiver is granted due to physical or mental incapacity of the participant to contribute.

_______________________________________

______________________, President

Council of Cherokee Nation

ATTEST:

_______________________________________

____________________, Secretary

Council of Cherokee Nation

Approved and signed by the Principal Chief this ____ day of _____________, 20__.

_______________________________________

______________________________________,

Principal Chief

Cherokee Nation

ATTEST:

_______________________________________

____________________, Secretary of State

Cherokee Nation

YEAS AND NAYS AS RECORDED:

(List Members of Council of Cherokee Nation)

Historical Data

LA 2–85, eff. July 13, 1985. Amended LA 39–04, eff. October 13, 2004; LA 39–07, eff. October 24, 2007.