Cite as: 7 CNCA § 301

Without limitations of the Principal Chiefs preexisting legal authority to execute agreement with third parties in the name of the Cherokee Nation, and without diminishing the Council's authority concerning the same, the Principal Chief is expressly authorization to execute such lease agreements relating to the Subject Facility as necessary to effectuate the purposes and policies of this Act, including submitting such lease agreements for approval to the United States Department of Interior (USDOI) on terms the Principal Chief determines are in the Nation's best interest within the meaning of Title 25 CFR §162.428(a), including with a waiving bonds on Cherokee land leases within the meaning of 25 CFR §162.434(f)(g) and waiver of valuation within the meaning of 25 CFR § 162.420(a), without further requirement of resolution of the Council, provided the Principal Chief provides the Council with a final draft of any such lease with a 15 day notice and comment period before submission of said lease to USDOI for USDOI approval.

Historical Data

LA 03-26, eff. Jan 12, 2026.