OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Emergency Session meeting was held in person and via teleconference on June 14 at the Mound Building.
The National Council addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
TR 22-104 – Authorizing the Principal Chief to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), 2022 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Grant Program for the Lighthorse Police Department. Representative Randall Hicks sponsored the bill, which passed unanimously 15-0.
If the Nation is awarded the grant, the National Council will commit $662,674.00 for a 25% match plus indirect costs. The grant will allow the Nation to hire 16 new police officers for the MCN Lighthorse Police Department.
TR 22-105 – Confirming the nomination of Christopher Combs to serve on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Public Gaming Commission. Representative Robert Hufft sponsored the bill, which passed 14-1. Representative Anna Marshall was the lone dissent.
Principal Chief David Hill nominated Combs. His term will begin upon confirmation and is set to expire June 30, 2026.
NCA 22-077 – A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditure of the American Rescue Plan Act Fiscal Recovery Funding for the benefit of the Muscogee...
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