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Kristen finalizes steps to assume office as Cherokee Nation tribal registrar
Summary
Kristen finalized steps to assume the office of tribal registrar of the Cherokee Nation, saying she was "humbled and honored" and promising to maintain a fair, legal and equitable citizenship registry; an agency official described the post as a constitutional office that manages citizenship applications.
Kristen finalized steps to assume the office of tribal registrar of the Cherokee Nation and said she was "incredibly humbled by the opportunity to serve and equally honored." Kristen, identified in the ceremony by that first name and as the incoming tribal registrar, outlined duties she will carry out if she assumes the role.
An agency official described the registrar as a constitutional officer who "leads the department that is really the entry point for anyone who wants to be a citizen of the great Cherokee Nation," saying the post requires both allegiance to the rule of law and management skills. The official added that Kristen "has all of those skills."
Kristen said the registrar will be responsible for maintaining the Cherokee Nation's citizenship registry, accepting and receiving new tribal citizens and ensuring that the process is carried out in a legal, fair and equitable manner. She said the office handles a large volume of applicants at times and requires leadership and management to do so effectively.
She closed by reiterating that being a Cherokee citizen is a great privilege and by expressing her readiness to serve: "For me, being a Cherokee citizen is one of the greatest privileges I could possibly think of ... I look forward to the opportunity of now being able to serve in this capacity." The transcript provided no full legal surname; the speaker is identified only as "Kristen." No vote or confirmation procedure is recorded in the transcript excerpt.
