PUBLISHED

N.C.G.S. § 143B-411.2

North Carolina Advisory Council on the Eastern Band of the Cherokee – purpose or creation; powers and duties.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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The purpose of the Council is to study on a continuing basis the relationship between the Eastern Band of the Cherokee and the State of North Carolina in order to resolve any matters of concern to the State or the Tribe. It shall be the duty of the Council: (1) Identify existing and potential conflicts between the State of North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. (2) Propose State and federal legislation and agreements between the State of North Carolina and the Cherokee Tribe to resolve existing and potential conflicts. (3) To study and make recommendations concerning any issue referred to the Council by any official of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, the State of North Carolina, or the government of Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Graham, or Cherokee Counties. (4) Study other issues of mutual concern to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee. (5) Repealed by Session Laws 2021-180, s. 37.1(k), effective November 18, 2021, and applicable to reports submitted on or after that date. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1085, s. 1; 2021-180, s. 37.1(k).)