Cite as: 44 CNCA § 7

The Editorial Board shall have the following powers and duties:

A. To establish and enforce an editorial policy that will be fair and responsible in the reporting of general news, current events, and issues of Cherokee concern including activities of the community, language, culture, history, and other subjects which will inform the Cherokee citizenry about their government, tribe, and culture.

B. To ensure the operational structure is sound and that the duties and obligations require of the Board are fulfilled.

C. To review departmental policies to ensure fairness and professionalism in all department practices.

D. To hold periodic public meetings in order to conduct official department business and policy review.

E. To publish electronically, at least on a quarterly basis, copies of council meeting minutes and travel expenses of elected officials on the Cherokee Phoenix website to fulfill the intent of previous legislative acts requiring such publications.

Historical Data

LA 19–00, eff. March 21, 2005. Amended LA 08–01, eff. March 16, 2001; LA 05–05, eff. January 17, 2005; LA 16–09, eff. June 22, 2009; LA 22–19, eff. November 19, 2019.