NEWS OF THE SOUTHERN CHEROKEE NATION

After the completion of the ratification process of the new Constitution, ratified by an affirmative vote by three-fourths of all eligible voting members of the tribe, the election of tribal officials for the Southern Cherokee Nation is now final. The election, as called for by the Council of the Southern Cherokee Nation in order to be in full compliance with the new Constitution, has been held in order to fill the positions outlined in the new Constitution. Positions have been filled as follows:

COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN CHEROKEE NATION

Kathern S. Medlin
Leroy Light
Nancy L. Scott
Darrell W. Bunton
Brian E. Light
Kimberly S. Miller
David M. Light Jr.

PEACEMAKER

Jerry G. Light

PRINCIPAL CHIEF

Andrew D. Light

All parties have been sworn in to their respective elected positions and are prepared to move forward as a tribe. Each and every member of the government of the Southern Cherokee Nation is here to serve the people of this tribe and welcome any and all contact with their constituents.