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Council approves amendments clarifying archival repository and updating Title 41

Cherokee Nation Tribal Council · June 8, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously approved an amendment to Legislative Act 2020 clarifying the Cherokee Nation’s official archival repository and advanced Act 26-056 to amend Title 41 of the Cherokee Nation Code; both motions passed 15-0 on roll call.

At its meeting the council voted on two pieces of legislation and recorded unanimous approval on both measures.

Johnny Kiddwell moved to approve an act amending Legislative Act 2020 to clarify the official archival repository for the Cherokee Nation; the motion received a second, a roll call was conducted by the clerk (Shelley) and the motion passed with a 15-0 tally. The transcript does not identify the member who seconded the motion.

Counselor Clifton Hughes introduced Act 26-056, described as an amendment to Title 41 of the Cherokee Nation Code, moved that item forward, and the council recorded a unanimous roll call (15-0). The transcript records a second and the clerk conducted the roll call; the second is not named in the record.

Votes at a glance: - Act amending Legislative Act 2020 (clarify archival repository): motion by Johnny Kiddwell; second not specified; vote 15-0; outcome: approved. - Act 26-056 (amend Title 41 of the Cherokee Nation Code): motion by Clifton Hughes; second not specified; vote 15-0; outcome: approved.

Following the votes the council had no additional announcements and scheduled the next meeting for Monday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m., then adjourned.