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Tribe Moves Slowly But Surely Towards a New Constitution

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Author: 
Colby Dunn
Year: 
2011

Tribe Moves Slowly But Surely Towards a New Constitution

Tribe Moves Slowly But Surely Towards a New Constitution
Tribe Moves Slowly But Surely Towards a New Constitution

The specter of a constitution has again risen in Cherokee, making its way to committee for the first time in 15 years. Tribal council last week voted to create a constitutional task force, the second step in a long process that will require discussions, debates and, should it reach the final finish line, a vote by the entire tribe on a document. If approved by the majority of the people, it would forever change their way of governing. The idea of crafting a self-governing constitution to replace a state-imposed charter for the tribe has been floated on and off for years, at times more seriously than others. It’s always proved too controversial to succeed...

citizen engagement, constitutional development, constitutional reform process, self-governance
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Native Nations: 
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
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News and Opinion
Topics: 
Constitutions, Governance

Dunn, Colby. "Tribe Moves Slowly But Surely Towards a New Constitution." Smoky Mountain News. July 20, 2011. Article. (http://www.smokymountainnews.com/component/k2/item/4454-tribe-moves-slow..., accessed May 24, 2012)

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