Cite as: 62 CNCA § 104

A. Authorized purposes. Disbursement of funds under this act shall only be made for the following purposes:

1. Emergency assistance to Cherokee citizens for the following:

a. Medical emergencies that are suffered such as transportation, medication or supplies;

b. Housing assistance to avoid eviction or shutting off basic utilities;

c. Emergency housing repairs or to obtain adequate emergency housing after major house damage;

d. Assistance for emergency meals or clothing when there is a finding of immediate jeopardy to health, safety or employment; or,

e. Other assistance for basic needs of an individual or family that if not addressed immediately, within 24 hours or less, may result in hunger, loss of shelter, medical peril, job loss or family breakdown.

2. Repealed by LA 25–09.

3. Self–help emergency housing repairs to pay Cherokee citizens for materials only. These materials must be used for dwelling repairs needed to alleviate or eliminate safety factors for occupants and repairs that prevent the immediate development of these conditions. Recipients will be responsible for securing labor to complete projects.

4. Housing accessibility to make renovations for handicapped or elder access for Cherokee citizens. These renovations may include accessibility ramps, structural modifications, and structural assistive devices for the elderly (citizens who are 62 years of age or older) and people with physical disabilities to allow them better mobility and use of their houses and/or to remedy health and safety concerns.

5. Emergency education assistance to Cherokee citizens as defined by published guidelines for program administration.

6. Delegations to pay for promotional items and nominal honorariums for visitors and awards to deserving individuals or groups.

Historical Data

LA 43–03, eff. January 7, 2004. Amended LA 25–09, eff. December 21, 2009; LA 13–10, eff. April 19, 2010.