MVSKOKE RESERVATION – On Thursday, Aug. 20, the Business, Finance, and Justice Committee held an in-person meeting. Passed legislation will go on to the next full council meeting, unless otherwise noted.
The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
NCR 26-007 A resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council adopting the Rules of Procedures of the National Council. Representative Lucian Tiger sponsored the bill. It was cosponsored by Representatives Mary Crawford, James Factor, Sandra Golden, William Lowe, Anna Marshall, Cody Phillips, and Darrell Proctor. It passed by a vote of 4-0.
If adopted by the full council, amendments to the Rules of Procedure will take effect. There was no discussion on this bill. The legislation does not specify the changes the amendment makes.
TR 26-052 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a fourth amendment and limited waiver to a revolving loan and security agreement with BOKF, NA dba Bank of Oklahoma. Rep. Tiger sponsored the bill. It passed by a vote of 4-0.
If adopted by the full council, it will release and remove four certain Investment Accounts and amend the Securities Account Control Agreement between the Nation and the Bank of Oklahoma. There was no discussion on this bill.
TR 26-053 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute an engagement agreement...
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