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TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Cherokee Nation Election Commission will be accepting resumes for an Election Commissioner until Wednesday, October 15 at 5 p.m. Cherokee Nation law states that five representatives make up the Election Commission. Two are appointed by the Principal Chief and two are selected by the Tribal Council. The four appointed individuals choose a fifth member. The purpose of the commission is to conduct tribal elections. “It is the discretion of the commission to determine how to select the fifth commissioner,” said Wanda Beaver, Election Commission Office Manager. “To provide an equal opportunity to all Cherokee Nation citizens the representatives chose an application process.” Commissioners receive a $250 stipend each month for their participation. Commissioners are required to attend a monthly meeting and any special meetings that may be scheduled. No experience is necessary. Applicants must be a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and may not be an employee of the tribe. Interested parties may send resumes to the Cherokee Nation Election Commission at PO Box 1188, Tahlequah, OK 74465. For more information about the position, contact the Election Commission, phone: 918-458-5899.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org