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Tribal Council confirms board reappointments, elects leadership and sets committee rosters
Summary
The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council confirmed multiple board reappointments, re-elected and named members to advisory boards, and elected Johnny Kidwell as speaker in a 17–0 roll call; the Council also filled committee chairs and co-chairs.
The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council confirmed a slate of reappointments and new appointments to boards and commissions, elected its leadership for the term and filled committee chair and co-chair positions during the meeting.
In a roll-call election, the council elected Councilor Johnny Kidwell as Speaker of the Tribal Council. Secretary call and roll call results show the nomination passed 17–0. Councilor Kidwell said he was "humbled" by the trust placed in him and pledged to involve council members as broadly as possible while acknowledging he would "make mistakes" and asking for mercy as the council organizes its business.
The council approved a series of resolutions confirming appointments and…
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