Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Archives And History Nomination topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Panel advises and consents to Chief Ben for Archives and History board
Summary
A legislative committee unanimously advised and consented to the nomination of Chief Ben (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) to the Department of Archives and History board after a proxy, Katie, described his museum work and role on the state flag commission; the committee noted a statement of economic interest was not yet filed.
The committee heard a nomination for Chief Ben of Philadelphia, Mississippi, and advised and consented to his appointment to the Department of Archives and History board after a proxy, Katie, spoke on his behalf.
Katie, appearing for Chief Ben, told the committee that he serves as chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and has worked with the Department of Archives and History, including service on the state flag commission. "He was elected and then reelected as chief," Katie said, and she credited him with proposing "the diamond star in the flag that represents the first peoples," a change the proxy said was unanimously approved on the commission.
The chair told the committee they had reviewed the candidate packet and noted that Chief Ben had not filed a statement of economic interest; the chair said that filing would be required before taking the nomination up on the full floor. After brief questions, an unidentified senator moved consent and the committee approved the nomination by voice vote with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The chair said the nomination "will be reported."
The committee did not take up further procedural steps for Chief Ben in the transcript. The nomination was reported out of committee for the next stage of consideration.
