24th Nation Council Holds 2019 Fall Session The Fall Session of the 24th Navajo Na- Council approved $22,903,539 in funding tion Council concluded Wednesday, Octo- through four legislations: ber 23, 2019 at the Council 2019 1. $19,297,576 to the Division of Eco- Chamber in Window Rock, . The nomic Development for Church Rock received three oral Industrial Park projects. reports on its „ rst day in session from the Navajo Nation O ce of the President and 2. $205,963 to the Division of Aging and Fall Session Vice President, the Bureau of Indian Af- Long Term Care Support. fairs, and the Navajo Nation O ce of the 3. $3 million to Tonalea Chapter, which Legislative Branch News Chief Justice and a written report from the lacks a physical building. O ce of the Speaker. 19 total legislative actions were considered at the Council’s 4. $400,000 for the Tohatchi Area of Op- quarterly session, including amendments portunity and Services, Inc. for 8 vehi- to the Navajo Nation Code: cles to serve Navajo children with spe- cial needs. 1. Title 13 was amended through the “Ac- cessible Public Restrooms Act” which The Council also made three appoint- requires public service entities to pro- ments: Dana L. Bobro¡ , Chief Legislative vide clearly indicated restrooms. Counsel; Kimberly Dutcher, Navajo Nation Deputy Attorney General; Crystal Cree, 2. Title 2 was amended to grant the Nav- Commissioner on Navajo Government De- ajo Nation Human Rights Commission velopment. more options in addressing human rights grievances. Council took several other actions during the Fall Session: 3. Title 21 was amended to increase the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority’s debt • A $50 million Navajo Nation Schol- limit from $500 million to $1.5 billion. arship Endowment proposal was re- ferred to the Budget and Finance Com- 4. Title 11, the Navajo Election Code, was mittee. amended to clarify appointment and special election provisions; to amend • Navajo Nation Energy Policy of 2013 removal provisions and O ce of Hear- amendments were tabled for no longer ings and Appeals procedures; and to than Winter Session. change the date of the Navajo Nation • Also tabled was legislation terminat- primary election to the „ rst Tuesday in ing the general indemnity agreements August. granted for NTEC. The plan of operation for the Diné Urani- um Remediation Advisory Committee was amended to adjust membership and to add language pertaining to technical assistance for the commission. # Contents Page 24th Navajo Nation Council holds 2019 Fall Session 1 A special note from the Speaker of the Navajo Nation 2 Moments from Q4 ‘19 MMIW-MMDR: Delegate Crotty leads Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives, Women & Girls eff ort 3 Recap: Council allows $1 billion to NTUA debt limit 4 Transportation: Bonding proposal under development Recap: $50 Million Scholarship Work-Loan Proposal Sent to B&F Delegates set state legislative priorities 5 Council approves Churchrock Industrial Park funding Voting rights focus of Legislative Branch 2019 Fall Session Voting Results 6 2019 Fall Session Honorees 8 Photos: Opening day participants Council switches from Ustream to Vimeo Supporting Diné veterans 9 Energy offi ce to follow Navajo Energy Summit Diné Bizaad Subcommittee Photos: Appointments Navajo Counts! 2020 Census 10 PHOTO: 24th Navajo Nation Council Delegate stresses the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act importance of Social Services funding for women and chil- Funding: Tribally Controlled Schools dren at the 2019 Special Budget Session. Window Rock, AZ. USNS Navajo underway 11 2 NAAT’ÁJÍ NAHAT’Á HANE’: FALL 2019 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NEWS A special note from the Moments from Q4 ‘19 Speaker of the Council Approves Navajo Nation Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Budget Navajo Nation The FY2020 budget passed in record time thanks to the dil- á’át’ééh, shik’éí dóó shidine’é. igence of the branch chiefs, standing committees, division Thank all of you for joining me directors, program managers, and chapters. these past few months in con- Y 9/3/19. tinuing steady progress towards better- ment for our Diné people. PHOTO: Council Delegates Edmund Yazzie, Mark Freeland, President Honorable Carl Roessel Slater Elected Nez, Delegates Wilson Stewart, Jr., and Raymond Smith, Jr. gather to break ground on the future Crownpoint Hotel. Crownpoint, N.M., 9/27/19. Together, we conducted the a¡ airs of Carl Roessel Slater resigned to run for Hon. Nelson S. Be- the Nation and succeeded in provid- Gaye’s seat. He joins us now as the Council Delegate from ing a resounding response for our Diné Round Rock, Arizona. people during the busy fair season. Ea- ger to get on to the business of policy 10/10/19. creation and revision, we passed our FY 2020 budget in record time. (For this, Navajo Nation Fairs we commend the work of the Execu- The O ce of the Speaker teamed up with Legislative Branch tive and Judical Branches in delivering programs. Our « oat stuck to the core message of advocating solid budgets). for Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives. PHOTO: City of Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans and Council Delegate Thom- It is no mystery that our „ scal year as Walker, Jr. following the declaration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Flag- begins in October - Gháájí’. This is the Summer ‘19. staff . Flagstaff , AZ, 10/15/19. time of renewed beginnings and har- vest and this 24th Navajo Nation Coun- Senator Martha McSally Visits cil is evidence enough of the changes Senator Martha McSally honored us and the Navajo Code our nation is facing. Talkers with a visit during our annual celebration. She spoke ardently on supporting Native American veterans. In keeping with our heritage and with the resilience we inherit from our an- 8/14/19. cestors, forefathers, and foremothers, PHOTO: 2019-2020 Yavapai Apache Nation Tiny Tot Boy Wyatt Jackson (Diné/Yavapai Apache) waves from his fl oat in the 2019 Navajo Nation Fair we embrace change because our future Parade. Window Rock, AZ, 9/7/19. Congressman Tom O’Halleran Visits depends on it. The Congressman from Arizona visited and gave an address It is my hope that, with this report, you to Delegates of the 24th Navajo Nation Council. He visited will see the results of an ongoing e¡ ort Diné Bikyéyah, including Leupp, Bodaway, Page, and more. to shiª underlying processes and inter- nal systems to re« ect what is best about 8/16/19. the Navajo work ethic: we are willing to rise to the challenge and adapt new First Nations Voting Rights tools and ideas. The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission and the PHOTO: Contestants take part in the Grand Entry of the 2019 Navajo Na- tion Fair Song and Dance event. Window Rock, AZ, 9/7/19. I can con„ dently report that we are Rural Project hosted the First Nations Voting Rights building a strong position for the not conference in Salt Lake City to discuss securing Native just the coming years, but the coming American voting rights. decades. The changes I have challenged 9/26/19. each person within the O ce of the Speaker to bring about are stepping Navajo Code Talkers Week stones to a more accountable future for The three branch chiefs issued a proclamation for Navajo our people. Code Talkers Week from August 12-16, 2019. The Navajo Na- tion continues to honor the valor and sacri„ ce our Navajo The next steps we take will be well-po- Code Talkers made in WWII. sitioned and coordinated. 8/14/19. PHOTO: Speaker Seth Damon and Offi ce of the Speaker staff donated pumpkins to the Saint Micheals Association for Special Education and The O ce of the Speaker and the entire Hoghan Hozhóní Childrens Home. St. Micheals, AZ, 10/7/19. Legislative Branch shares this newslet- Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Murder ter with you and we hope that you will An emotional vigil organized by Delegate Crotty was held „ nd it informative and demonstrative at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in remembrance of our nation’s steady progress. of victims of murder. 19 victims were remebered by loved ones. 9/25/19.

RECA Advocacy Trip Leadership undertook a non-stop advocacy trip to Wash- ington to take the words of the Navajo people directly to PHOTO: Council Delegates Pernell Halona, Daniel Tso, and Paul Begay Seth Damon Senators and Representatives on the Radiation Exposure stand with students from the Many Farms Community School. Window Speaker, 24th Navajo Nation Council Rock, AZ, 10/15/19. Compensation Act. 9/12/19. WWW.NAVAJONATIONCOUNCIL.ORG NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL 3 PHOTO: Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty organized an emotional candle light vigil to remember victims of murder and to pro- vide a space for friends and relatives to help each other heal. Window Rock, AZ, 9/25/19.

MMIW MMDR Delegate Crotty leads Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives, Women and Girls eff ort Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, while chair of the Sexual Assault Prevention Subcommittee in the 23rd Navajo Nation Council, initiated a project to facilitate pol- icies and protocols that begin to address the underreported epidemic of missing and murdered Diné relatives and wom- en. Through this e¡ ort, Delegate Crotty has led multiple events across the Navajo Nation. Th O ce of the Speaker has as- sisted Delegate Crotty by continuing to support the mes- PHOTO: Empty chairs draped with red and yellow fl oral fabrics symbolize missing and murdered Diné relatives, sage of „ ghting for increased funding at tribal, state, and women, and girls at the candle light vigil. Window Rock, AZ, 9/25/19. federal levels for the issue. Delegate Crotty has hosted several forums across the Nav- ajo Nation to listen to constituents who have a missing or murdered loved one. She has also worked tirelessly to con- vene high level meetings with state and federal partners to identify resources and create stronger partnerships. Additional public forums are being planned alongside the development of a data collection system. This system is be- ing explored to help determine the extent of the problem through reporting and anaysis. The O ce of the Speaker is is assisting Delegate Crotty’s e¡ orts by providing strategic planning expertise and re- PHOTO: Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs House Bill 2570 creating a study committee to investigate the PHOTO: Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty ties a young girl’s hair sources with the intent introducing legislation and policy issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Arizona. Delegate Crotty stands beside advocates into a tsiiyééł to demonstrate cultural practices that teach respect for changes that make the job of responding to reports of miss- for the bill. Phoenix, AZ, 8/13/19. Diné women. Window Rock, AZ, 9/7/19. ing relatives more seamless and rapid. We are con„ dent that Delegate Crotty will continue to bring the urgent matter of missing and murdered Dine relatives to a national level and we are honored to help her develop the necessary internal mechanisms to create a center for re- porting data and to identify internal and external resources to grow the e¡ ort. #

PHOTO: A 10-year memorial was held for Sonny Jim to bring awareness to the his and Wayne Johnson’s murders. Their case has not gone to trial. Window Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. P.O. BOX 3390, WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA 86515 4 NAAT’ÁJÍ NAHAT’Á HANE’: FALL 2019 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NEWS Transportation: Bonding Recap Proposal Under Development $50 Million - Navajo Nation issues up to $320 million in bonds Scholarship - Bonds repaid through Fuel Excise Tax - Funding supports roads and bridges projects - Projects to impact all regions Work-Loan Transportation facilities previously that is needed for the long-term growth Proposal Sent built and owned by the federal govern- and development of the Nation.” ment across the Navajo Nation are now The bonding program proposes raising deteriorating at an increasing rate. The to B&F $320 million to accelerate improve- O ce of the Speaker has begun devel- The $50 million Síhásin Fund propos- ments to roads and bridges within the oping a proposal for a Navajo Nation al to create a Navajo Nation Education Navajo Nation. transportation bond in partnership Endowment Fund was referred back to Recap with the Navajo Division of Transpor- The long term impacts of this bond the Budget and Finance Committee at tation. program will encourage positive eco- its 2019 Fall Session. nomic development and will create The bonding program would allow the The referral came aªer Council Dele- Council new jobs for the Navajo Nation. Navajo Nation to repair and upgrade a gates questioned the speci„c proposal Allows $1 portion of the more than 14,167 miles The O ce of the Speaker is working to to establish a work-loan program that of roadway within the nation. ensure that each agency and region is would either allow for or require the equitably represented in the projects repayment of awards made from the The bond also begins to address the Billion to that the bond program funds. This will fund. President Nez outlined the pro- many de„ciencies identi„ed under the help each region see an equitable im- posal, stating that his administration previous NDOT Long Range Transpor- NTUA Debt pact to roads and bridges. has already begun identifying posi- tation Plan. The issues include multi- tions at the divisions that can be „lled ple pavement condition and current Our goal is to have all the projects by graduating . Limit roadway system de„ciencies requir- across the Navajo Nation „nalized by The 24th Navajo Nation Council ing funding in excess of $7.9 billion to the end of the year. Though the legislation would have set- amended the Navajo Nation Code to properly address. The O ce of the Speaker continues to aside funding for the future program, allow the Navajo Tribal Utility Author- the management plan for the fund was NDOT’s report states clearly: “The engage with Council Delegates, Chap- ity to raise up to $1.5 billion in debt to not available for Council Delegates transportation system provides access ter O cials and the Navajo Depart- „nance its utilities projects. to discuss. O ce of Navajo Nation to schools, health care, government ment of Transportation Project Man- Scholarship and Financial Assistance NTUA is a tribal enterprise created by facilities, jobs and commerce. The cur- agers to „nalize project lists for the Manager Rose Graham shared that the the Navajo Nation Council to build and rent investments in infrastructure will planned bonding program. # management plan is currently under maintain public utilities like gas, elec- not sustain the transportation system tricity, water, and sewage infrastruc- development. ture. The Budget and Finance Committee The Council previously amended the will reconsider the legislation over Code to increase the debt limit from the next quarter and, through vote, ap- $200 million to $500 million. The leg- prove the proposal for consideration at islation passed by the 24th Navajo Na- the next session of the 24th Navajo Na- tion Council at its 2019 Fall Session tion Council. # increased that debt limit by another $1 billion for a total of $1.5 billion. NTUA said this will enable it to make further investments in infrastructure in Navajo communities that have been identi„ed for improvement or expan- sion. During the discussion of the leg-

islation to raise the debt limit, NTUA PHOTO: 24th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty and the chaperones and helpers of the Navajo Nation Girls Scouts deliver outlined details to manage debt by ex- donations for women and children’s homes. Window Rock, AZ, 10/25/19. panding its market and revenues. Council allowed the tribal enterprise to raise more debt on assurances that the projects NTUA will be investing in will further improve access to utilities for more Navajo people. #

PHOTO: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority General Manager Walter Haase shakes the hand of Council Delegate Paul Begay a¯er the Council voted PHOTO: President Nez helped present legislation that would create a to approve raising NTUA’s debit limit to $1.5 billion from $500 million. Win- Navajo Nation Scholarship Endowment from the Síhásin Fund. Window dow Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. Rock, AZ, 10/22/19.

PHOTO: Council Delegates Wauneka, Stewart, Walker, Freeland, Tso, and Slater view votes on the wall display as they are submitted by fellow delegates during the 2019 Fall Session. Window Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. WWW.NAVAJONATIONCOUNCIL.ORG NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL 5 Delegates Set State Legislative Priorities The Naabik’íyáti’ Committee of the 24th Navajo Nation Council reestab- lished the State Task Force to coordi- nate with the legislatures of New Mexi- co, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado on the Navajo Nation’s legislative priorities. PHOTO: JT J. Willie, Division of Economic Development Director, shakes the hand of Delegate Vince James following the Navajo Nation Council’s approval of funding for the development of the Churchrock Industrial Park. Window Rock, AZ, 10/22/19. The State Task Force is comprised of two Council Delegates from each state Council Approves Churchrock and is chaired by Honorable Mark Free- land. Industrial Park Funding The O ce of the Speaker has assisted Legislation 0180-19, sponsored by DED Director JT J. Willie noted that the State Task Force by securing Arizo- Honorable Seth Damon with co-spon- the project has been slowly developed na and lobbying consult- sors Honorable Rickie Nez and Jimmy through years of consultation with pro- ants and subject matter experts across a Yellowhair, was approved by the 24th spective businesses and industries. The wide array of legislative areas. The task Navajo Nation Council. The legislation Navajo Nation will see income through force’s current e¡ort is revising and up- PHOTO: The State Task Force revisits legislative priorities set by the 23rd funds the next phase of the Church rent and jobs created once the project is dating the legislative priorities set by Navajo Nation Council for New Mexico. Albuquerque, N.M., 9/13/19. Rock Industrial Park project through complete. the 23rd Navajo Nation Council. the Navajo Nation Division of Econom- The funding was approved from the ic Development. The task force recently met in Albu- Síhásin Fund, which the Navajo Nation querque to share information on the The funding will further allow DED to Council established with proceeds of New Mexico legislative process and the build the industrial park’s manufactur- the $554 million settlement. composition of the House of Represent- ing capabilities. The current occupant Rhino Health plans to expand its cur- atives and the Senate. of the industrial park, Rhino Health, rent occupancy to the new facility fol- manufactures latex gloves for use in Currently, the O ce of the Speaker lowing its completion. # PHOTO: State Task Force member Hon. Herman M. Daniels reports on the health industry and similar sectors. is in the process of bringing onboard priorities to the Navajo Utah Commission. Window Rock, AZ, 9/17/19. a lobbyist for the State of Utah. With help from the Navajo Nation’s Arizona Voting Rights Focus of Legislative Branch consultants, the O ce of the Speaker The O ce of the Speaker is working The goal of the O ce of the Speaker is Rights Fund to further coordinate ef- has begun coordinating legislative ini- with congressional representatives to to successfully lobby for the passage forts to protect voters in Indian Coun- tiatives in Colorado. secure federal protections for Native of the bill with bipartisan support that try. We know this will take a combined The O ce of the Speaker will continue American voters on tribal lands. Unit- provides protections for Native Ameri- e¡ort of tribal, state and federal agen- to assist as the task force works through ed States Representative Ben Ray Luján can voter rights. cies to ensure that Navajo Nation vot- the Navajo Nation’s legislative priori- recently sponsored the Native Ameri- ers have access to bilingual ballots, in- With the upcoming elections, the Of- ties ahead of state legislative sessions. can Voters Rights Act. The O ce of the formation, early voting locations, and „ce of the Speaker is also partnering Speaker is working with Representa- more. # Through the State Task Force’s e¡orts, with the National Indian Gaming Asso- tive Luján’s o ce to help educate other the Navajo Nation Council’s priorities ciation in their “Get Out The Vote” in- PHOTO: Speaker of the Navajo Nation Seth Damon delivered a keynote members of Congress and to promote address to tribal leaders, voting rights organizations, and students at the will be forwarded to state legislatures itiative for Indian Country. This o ce First Nations Voting Rights Conference hosted by the Navajo Nation Hu- similar e¡orts across Indian Country. man Rights Commission and the Utah Rural Project. Salt Lake City, UT, of the surrounding states. # is reaching out to the Native American 9/26/19.

P.O. BOX 3390, WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA 86515 FALL SESSION

VOTING RESULTS ElmerBegay Kee AllenBegay, Jr. Paul Begay NathanielBrown EugeniaCharles- Newton AmberKanazbah Crotty Seth Damon HermanDaniels, Jr. Mark Freeland PernellHalona Jamie Henio Vince JamesR. Rickie Nez Carl Slater RaymondSmith, Jr. WilsonStewart, Jr. CharlaineTso Daniel Tso Eugene Tso Otto Tso ThomasWalker, Jr. EdisonWauneka EdmundYazzie JimmyYellowhair Rescinding CO-50-13; Declaring the Navajo Nation’s Intention to Move Beyond Coal Source Revenues & Forward to2019 Sustainable & Renewable Energy Sources; Directing the DOJ to Draª the Navajo Nation Energy Policy of 2019 in Conformity with the Declaration; Establishing the Navajo Generating Station- Kayenta Mine Transition Task- 0073-19 YNNNYN SE N NV NV YNYENYYENNN NV Y force; Directing Division Directors to Report Regarding Adherence to the Change in the Nation’s Energy Policy F Allocating $19,297,576 from the Síhasin Fund to the Division of Economic Development Project De- velopment Department and Approving and Adopting the Church Rock Industrial Park Project Fund 0180-19 YYYY PT Y YEY NV YYYYEYYYEYYYYY Expenditure Plan Pursuant to 12 N.N.C. §§ 2501-2508 P Approving Supplemental Funding from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance in the Amount of Nine Hundred Fiªy- Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars ($954,973) for the Divi- 0237-19 YYYYYY S EYYYYYYEYYYEYYYYY sion of Aging and Long Term Care Support P Approving Funding of Fiªy Million Dollars from the Síhásin Fund to Establish the Navajo Nation Scholarship Endowment Expenditure Plan Pursuant to 12 N.N.C §§ 2501 – 2508; Complying with 12 0238-19 YNNYYY S ENYY NV NYENNNENYYNY N.N.C § 2502 (A)(2); Enacting the Navajo Nation Scholarship Endowment R Allocating $3,000,000 from the Síhasin Fund to the Division of Community Development on Behalf of the Tonalea Chapter and Approving and Adopting the Tonalea Chapter Community Building Replace- 0262-19 NV YYYYN S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY ment Fund Expenditure Plan Pursuant 12 N.N.C §§ 2501 – 2508 P Appointing Dana Bobro¡ as Chief Legislative Counsel 0266-19 NV YYY PT N Y E NV YYYYY E YYY E YYYYY P Adopting the “Accessible Public Restrooms Act”; Establishing the Requirement for all Navajo Nation Government and Public Service Providers to Provide Clearly Indicated Accessible Public Restrooms 0174-19 YYYYY NV S E YYYYYY E YYY E Y E YYY Amending the Navajo Nation Code, Title 13, Chapter 53; Adding New §§ 4501, 4502, 4503, and 4504 P An Act Relating to Law and Order, Naabik’íyáti’ Committee and the Navajo Nation Council; Approv- ing an Act to Amend the Navajo Nation Code, Title 2, Chapter 3, Subchapter 11, Boards and Commis- 0176-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY sions; Article 6 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission Sections 921, 922(A)(C), 923 And 924 P

Approving Amendments to 21 N.N.C §7 (b) (12) Increasing the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority’s Debt Limit 0196-19 YYYYN NV S E YYYYYY E YNN E NYYYY P Amending, for Purposes of Clari„cation, Appointment & Special Election Provisions of the Navajo Election Code at 11 N.N.C. §§ 143, 161 & 326 Nation Council; Amending, for Purposes of Clari„cation, 0198-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY Appointment & Special Election Provisions of the Navajo Election Code at 11 N.N.C. §§ 143, 161 & 326 P Approving a Navajo Nation Grant & Supplemental Funding from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance in the Amount of $400,000.00 for the Tohatchi area of Opportunity & Services, Inc. (Taos, Inc.) 0203-19 YYY NV YY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYY NV Y to Purchase Vehicles; Waiving 12 N.N.C. §§ 820(I) & 860(C) Relating to Capital Improvement Process P

Amending 11 N.N.C. § 240 (D)(2), Removal Provisions of Navajo Election Code, and 11 N.N.C. § 341(A) (1), O ce of Hearings and Appeals Procedures 0233-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYY NV Y P Approving the Reinstatement of Ms. Denise Delilah Johnson as a Member of the Navajo Nation 0240-19 YYYYYY Y E YY PT YYY E YYY E NYYY E P Appointing Ms. Kimberly Dutcher as the Navajo Nation Deputy Attorney General 0247-19 YYYYY NV Y E YY PT YYY E YYY E YYYY E P Con„rming the Nomination of Ms. Crystal Cree, a Graduate Student, to the Commission On Navajo Government Development 0259-19 YYYYYN S E YYY NV YY E YYY E YYYYY P

Amending CO-50-13 to Authorize the Creation of the Energy O ce within the Division of Natural Resources 0273-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYN E YYN E NYYNY T

Amending the Navajo Nation Election Code at 11 N.N.C. §3(C) by Changing the Primary Election Dnate in Navajo Nation Elections 0274-19 YYYYNY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYNY P

Amending the Master Plan of Operation for the Diné Uranium Remediation Advisory Committee for 2019 0304-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY P An Action Relating to an Emergency for the Navajo Nation Council; Terminating the General Indem- nity Agreements Granted Pursuant to Resolution Nos. CD-60-13 and CAP -13-15 for the Navajo Transi- 0319-19 NYYYNN S E NYYNYN E NNN E YYYYY tional Energy Company, LLC T

LEGEND “Y” Yea “N” Nay “NV” Not Voting “E” Excused “S” Speaker (Does not vote) “PT” Pro Tem (Does not vote) 24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL, HONORABLE SETH DAMON, SPEAKER ElmerBegay Kee AllenBegay, Jr. Paul Begay NathanielBrown EugeniaCharles- Newton AmberKanazbah Crotty Seth Damon HermanDaniels, Jr. Mark Freeland PernellHalona Jamie Henio Vince JamesR. Rickie Nez Carl Slater RaymondSmith, Jr. WilsonStewart, Jr. CharlaineTso Daniel Tso Eugene Tso Otto Tso ThomasWalker, Jr. EdisonWauneka EdmundYazzie JimmyYellowhair

Rescinding CO-50-13; Declaring the Navajo Nation’s Intention to Move Beyond Coal Source Revenues & Forward to Sustainable & Renewable Energy Sources; Directing the DOJ to Draª the Navajo Nation Energy Policy of 2019 in Conformity with the Declaration; Establishing the Navajo Generating Station- Kayenta Mine Transition Task- 0073-19 YNNNYN SE N NV NV YNYENYYENNN NV Y force; Directing Division Directors to Report Regarding Adherence to the Change in the Nation’s Energy Policy F Allocating $19,297,576 from the Síhasin Fund to the Division of Economic Development Project De- velopment Department and Approving and Adopting the Church Rock Industrial Park Project Fund 0180-19 YYYY PT Y YEY NV YYYYEYYYEYYYYY Expenditure Plan Pursuant to 12 N.N.C. §§ 2501-2508 P Approving Supplemental Funding from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance in the Amount of Nine Hundred Fiªy- Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars ($954,973) for the Divi- 0237-19 YYYYYY S EYYYYYYEYYYEYYYYY sion of Aging and Long Term Care Support P Approving Funding of Fiªy Million Dollars from the Síhásin Fund to Establish the Navajo Nation Scholarship Endowment Expenditure Plan Pursuant to 12 N.N.C §§ 2501 – 2508; Complying with 12 0238-19 YNNYYY S ENYY NV NYENNNENYYNY N.N.C § 2502 (A)(2); Enacting the Navajo Nation Scholarship Endowment R Allocating $3,000,000 from the Síhasin Fund to the Division of Community Development on Behalf of the Tonalea Chapter and Approving and Adopting the Tonalea Chapter Community Building Replace- 0262-19 NV YYYYN S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY ment Fund Expenditure Plan Pursuant 12 N.N.C §§ 2501 – 2508 P Appointing Dana Bobro¡ as Chief Legislative Counsel 0266-19 NV YYY PT N Y E NV YYYYY E YYY E YYYYY P Adopting the “Accessible Public Restrooms Act”; Establishing the Requirement for all Navajo Nation Government and Public Service Providers to Provide Clearly Indicated Accessible Public Restrooms 0174-19 YYYYY NV S E YYYYYY E YYY E Y E YYY Amending the Navajo Nation Code, Title 13, Chapter 53; Adding New §§ 4501, 4502, 4503, and 4504 P An Act Relating to Law and Order, Naabik’íyáti’ Committee and the Navajo Nation Council; Approv- ing an Act to Amend the Navajo Nation Code, Title 2, Chapter 3, Subchapter 11, Boards and Commis- 0176-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY sions; Article 6 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission Sections 921, 922(A)(C), 923 And 924 P

Approving Amendments to 21 N.N.C §7 (b) (12) Increasing the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority’s Debt Limit 0196-19 YYYYN NV S E YYYYYY E YNN E NYYYY P Amending, for Purposes of Clari„cation, Appointment & Special Election Provisions of the Navajo Election Code at 11 N.N.C. §§ 143, 161 & 326 Nation Council; Amending, for Purposes of Clari„cation, 0198-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY Appointment & Special Election Provisions of the Navajo Election Code at 11 N.N.C. §§ 143, 161 & 326 P Approving a Navajo Nation Grant & Supplemental Funding from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance in the Amount of $400,000.00 for the Tohatchi area of Opportunity & Services, Inc. (Taos, Inc.) 0203-19 YYY NV YY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYY NV Y to Purchase Vehicles; Waiving 12 N.N.C. §§ 820(I) & 860(C) Relating to Capital Improvement Process P

Amending 11 N.N.C. § 240 (D)(2), Removal Provisions of Navajo Election Code, and 11 N.N.C. § 341(A) (1), O ce of Hearings and Appeals Procedures 0233-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYY NV Y P Approving the Reinstatement of Ms. Denise Delilah Johnson as a Member of the Navajo Nation 0240-19 YYYYYY Y E YY PT YYY E YYY E NYYY E P Appointing Ms. Kimberly Dutcher as the Navajo Nation Deputy Attorney General 0247-19 YYYYY NV Y E YY PT YYY E YYY E YYYY E P Con„rming the Nomination of Ms. Crystal Cree, a Graduate Student, to the Commission On Navajo Government Development 0259-19 YYYYYN S E YYY NV YY E YYY E YYYYY P

Amending CO-50-13 to Authorize the Creation of the Energy O ce within the Division of Natural Resources 0273-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYN E YYN E NYYNY T

Amending the Navajo Nation Election Code at 11 N.N.C. §3(C) by Changing the Primary Election Dnate in Navajo Nation Elections 0274-19 YYYYNY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYNY P

Amending the Master Plan of Operation for the Diné Uranium Remediation Advisory Committee for 2019 0304-19 YYYYYY S E YYYYYY E YYY E YYYYY P An Action Relating to an Emergency for the Navajo Nation Council; Terminating the General Indem- nity Agreements Granted Pursuant to Resolution Nos. CD-60-13 and CAP -13-15 for the Navajo Transi- 0319-19 NYYYNN S E NYY NYN E NNN E YYYYY tional Energy Company, LLC T

“PT” Pro Tem (Does not vote) “F” Failed “P” Passed “R” Referred back to committee “T” Tabled Primary Sponsor Co-Sponsor 24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL, HONORABLE SETH DAMON, SPEAKER 8 NAAT’ÁJÍ NAHAT’Á HANE’: FALL 2019 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NEWS

2019 Fa Sessio Honorees

Hon. Edward T. Begay Dorothy Bitsilly Freddie Yazzie

Fourth Speaker of the Navajo Nation Life-long child education advocate A school bus driver for more than 20 and Vice Chairman of the Navajo and community gure Dorothy Bitsil- years, Freddie Yazzie was honored by Tribe Honorable Edward T. Begay, 91, ly was recognized for her devotion to the 24th Navajo Nation Council in was given a recognition by the 24th continuously voicing education needs appreciation and in recognition for Navajo Nation Council for his role for Navajo communities at the state the leadership he, and those in simi- in promoting education, technology, level. Governor Michelle Lujan Grish- lar roles, provide on a daily basis for and accountability throughout his am also joined in praising Bitsilly’s Navajo students across the Nation. time in o‰ ce and aŠ er. achievements. Photos Opening Day Council Switches from Ustream to Participants Vimeo Council is announcing a switch from online to viewers all over the world. The service also reli- online streaming website Ustream to ably delivered the live-stream to the Navajo Nation Coun- Vimeo for its Navajo Nation Council cil’s Youtube and Facebook pages. In one week, there were Sessions. The switch allows the Of- 23,756 views of the Fall Session streams. „ ce of the Speaker Com- The Communications Team will continue to upgrade the munications Team streaming system with new cameras capable of deliv- to deliver reliable ering 720p video streaming. That project is expected live-streaming to be complete by the Winter Session. online at an ap- proximately The Navajo Nation Council’s Vimeo channel can 85% savings. be found at: www.vimeo.com/navajonationcoun- cil. All sessions going forward will be archived on Vimeo success- PHOTO: The students of Diné Bi’ólta’, a immersion school in Window Rock, delivered the Pledge the Vimeo website. # of Allegiance in Navajo for the opening of the 2019 Fall Session. Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. fully delivered the live-stream for the Fall Session

PHOTO: Wingate High School Princess Mariah Mariano sang the National Anthem for the opening day of the 2019 Fall Session. Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. PHOTO: KC Clark, who served in law en- PHOTO: Fr. Blane Grein, OSM, of the Our forcement in Navajo County for over 30 PHOTO: Former Navajo Nation President Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic PHOTO: The Navajo Nation Offi ce of Broadcast Services worked behind-the-scenes to deliver the 2019 Fall years, 10 of which as sheriff , was recognized attended the opening session Church in Fort Defi ance, AZ gave the invo- Session livestream to audiences across the globe. Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. by the 24th Navajo Nation Council following of the 2019 Fall Session. Window Rock, AZ, cation during the opening of the 2019 Fall his retirement. Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. 10/21/19. Session Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. WWW.NAVAJONATIONCOUNCIL.ORG NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL 9

Diné Bizaad Subcommittee Supporting The Naabik’íyáti’ Committee of the 24th Navajo Nation Council approved the creation of the Diné Bizaad Subcom- Diné Veterans mittee this past quarter. The legislation calls for committee PHOTO: Volunteers from the Kayenta Veterans Organization carried out members from among the current Council Delegates. The FY 2020 budget included increased the posting of colors for the opening day of the 2019 Fall Session of the 24th Navajo Nation Council. Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. support for the Navajo Nation Veterans The committee was created with support from Navajo Na- Administration and local veterans or- tion education programs and initiatives to serve as a lead in ganizations. This increase is intended Energy Offi ce to follow coordinating language revitalization e¡ orts for Diné people to re« ect our committment to veterans living on the Navajo Nation and abroad. services and it serves to demonstrate to Navajo Energy Summit The subcommittee will meet this next quarter. Members: federal agencies that Diné veterans are The Resources and Development Committee is leading ef- Paul Begay, Nathaniel Brown, Otto Tso, Wilson Stewart, Jr., in need of increased federal funding. forts to coordinate Navajo energy development e¡ orts as and Thomas Walker, Jr. # Council Delegates and sta¡ from the the nation transitions from coal-based energy sources. O ce of the Speaker have actively To that end, the O ce of the Speaker has been coordinat- lobbied Congressional members and ing the planning of the Navajo Energy Summit that will be federal administrators for increased held some time in the next quarter. The summit will serve support that includes direct services in to establish common understandings of the current state of Navajo Nation communities. energy development, opportunities, and the history of ener- The visit this past quarter by Senator gy in the region for Council Delegates, Navajo enterprises, McSally is one instance where Council community members, federal agencies, public utilities, oth- PHOTO: Murray Lee, Executive Director of the Navajo PHOTO: Tohatchi Area of Opportunity and Services, Delegates spoke one-on-one with the er stakeholders, and the general public. Election Administration, and Council Delegate Edison Inc. Board Vice Chair Chavis John thanks Council Del- Senator on a variety of veterans issues, Wauneka listen to discussion on legislation to amend egate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. following Council’s approval The summit will provide all parties the opportunity to the Navajo Election Code. Window Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. of funding for 8 vehicles to serve Navajo people with such as access to water infrastructure, special needs. Window Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. listen to industry professionals as well as Navajo students travel times to VA hospitals and spe- with their ideas and perspectives. cialists, support for spouses and bene- „ ciaries, veterans housing, and more. The goal of the summit is analyze challenges and opportu- nities for each of the natural resources availabe to the Nav- In terms of policy, the O ce of the ajo Nation for development. By the end of the summit, the Speaker continues to elevate approach- Navajo Nation will have a clearer road-map for energy de- es that look to resolve issues with pay- velopment to create enhanced energy policy. outs for veterans programs. One ma- jor initiative has been supporting the The O ce of the Speaker and the Resources and Develop- reevaluation of the O ce of the Con- ment Committee will announce the dates for the summit troller’s procedures and the account- and extend invitations to relevant agencies and organiza- ing policies through the Budget and tions. # PHOTO: (From le¯ to right) Director Jill Jim, Director Lombardo Aseret, Director Jesse Delmar, Chief of Staff Finance Committee. Paulson Chaco, Director Pearl Yellowman, Director Rudy Shebala, First Lady Perphelia Nez, Director Robert Black, President Nez, Deput Chief of Staff Milton Bluehouse, Jr., Shaandiin Parrish, Director JT J. Willie, Director Santee Lewis, Director Christopher Becenti, Director Perphelia Fowler, Acting Director James Zwierlein, The O ce of the Speaker has also made Photos and Director Garret Silversmith. Window Rock, AZ, 10/21/19. supporting the new Navajo Code Talk- er Museum a priority. We have main- Appointments tained support for the Navajo Code Talkers Association as they carry out leadership meetings with delegates and consultants for ongoing site work. The O ce of the Speaker will continue to advocate for the position and wishes of the Navajo Code Talkers, including taking on a coordination role between PHOTO: Ms. Crystal Cree responds to questions from delegates during PHOTO: Ms. Kimberly Dutcher was confi rmed by the 24th Navajo Nation PHOTO: Now-Chief Legislative Counsel Dana Bobroff responds to ques- government agencies and programs. # her confi rmation, Delegate Halona sponsored the legislation. Window Council to the position of Deputy Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ, tions at a confi rmation hearing at the Naabik’íyáti’ Committee. Window Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. 10/23/19. Rock, AZ, 10/10/19. P.O. BOX 3390, WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA 86515 10 NAAT’ÁJÍ NAHAT’Á HANE’: FALL 2019 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NEWS Navajo Funding: Counts! Tribally 2020 Census Controlled As the 2020 Census approaches, the task of educating and informing our Schools communities and local leadership of In May, the O ce of the Speaker the importance of being counted is worked with the 24th Navajo Nation being handled through the Navajo Council to pass legislation accept- Nation Census 2020 Complete Count ing $46.5 million towards identifying Commission. funding, project management options, The commissioners are taking on Cen- and procurement methods for schools sus related issues, such as boundary up- projects selected by the Bureau of Indi- dates, tribal-fee and tribal-trust lands, PHOTO: Navajo Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne and 24th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon walk-back the 2019 Navajo an A¡ airs. Nation Fair Parade route to greet parade entrants. Window Rock, AZ, 9/7/19. and the inclusion of living structures There are 60 federally funded schools unique to Navajo (such as hooghans). on the Navajo Nation, including tribal- The 2020 Census has need for over Radiation ly controlled schools, that are author- 1000 people to carry out the work of ized to operate under the O ce of Nav- counting every person on the Navajo Exposure ajo Nation Dine Education. Nation. Recruitment e¡ orts have been Although each of these schools re- conducted and are ongoing with the Compensation ceives annual funding to maintain Navajo Nation Departments of Work- building and property infrastructure, force Development and Self Reliance. Act oª entimes it is not adequate enough to The O ce of the Speaker has facilitated The federal Radiation and Exposure do anything more than maintain con-

the start of a public outreach campaign Compensation Act has greatly impact- PHOTO: Anthony Peterman from Kaytenta, AZ was recognized by the Leg- tinously degrading buildings. ed former Navajo uranium mine work- islative Branch. Mr. Peterman produced all the popcorn balls distributed through the , KTNN, by the Legislative Branch during the fair parades. Shiprock, N.M., 10/4/19. In coordination with the United States KGAK, and through produc- ers and those involved with milling Department of Interior, Bureau of Indi- tion of « iers, banners, and transporting uranium. an A¡ airs, O ce of Facilities, Property and other materials The O ce of the Speaker and Safety Management, Division of aimed at spread- has made reauthorizing Facility Management and Construc- ing 2020 Census and expanding RECA tion, „ ve facilities have been selected awareness. a priority for the new as Improvement and Repair projects: „ scal year. Over the next The Greasewood Springs Community quarter, our RECA is set to expire School, Shonto Prepatory School, Grey goals include in July of 2022 un- Hills Academy High School, Many less the reauthoriza- Farms Consolidated School and several increasing PHOTO: Council Delegate Edison Wauneka and agent take questions on public out- tion bill passes. legislation to amend the Navajo Election Code to clarify special election demolitions of various Navajo Nation provisions. Window Rock, AZ, 10/23/19. buildings. reach through The FY 2020 budget ap- advertisements, proved support for a Ra- Further, the Division of Facility Main- establishing an in- diation Exposure Compensa- tenance and the O ce of the Speaker ter-branch agreement to tion Act lobbyist that will push the are in discussion on how the nation promote the 2020 Census, further re- Navajo Nation’s ongoing e¡ orts to get can gain more control over building cruitment drives, and more. RECA reuthorized with needed amend- funding and to enhance accountability We will continue to provide assistance ments by the United States Congress. for aging education structures. to the commission to help ensure a suc- The RECA lobbyist will be in charge of The O ce of the Speaker will work cessful 2020 Census count on Navajo. actively communicating between the from a policy and regulatory perspec-

Apply for a Census job at: legislatures of the United States and PHOTO: Delegates from the 24th Navajo Nation Council visited the 47 tive to ensure the Navajo Nation is the Navajo Nation so that coverage for Navajo students of the Santa Fe Indian School. Santa Fe, N.M., 10/14/19. well-positioned and more proactive in 2020census.gov/jobs uranium mine workers and their fami- BIA/BIE funded school infrastructure. lies is continued and expanded. The o ce will continue to coordinate meetings with schools and The o ce has assisted Council Dele- the federal agencies to gates with coordinating meetings with maintain and ex- congressional leadership and federal pand the iden- agencies to bring „ eld hearings to the ti„ ed needs Navajo Nation. for Navajo The O ce of the Speaker will work to Nation get the RECA lobbyist in place and to schools. PHOTO: The Resources and Development Committee meeting held a coordinate more with the bill’s spon- PHOTO: Council Delegate Jamie Henio hears questions and discussion series of work sessions on grazing issues in the Eastern, Northern, and as legislation he sponsored amending the Navajo Election Code’s remov- # Western Navajo Nation Agencies to coordinate between federal, state, sors in the House and Senate. # al and Offi ce of Hearings and Appeals provisions is considered. Window and tribal programs. Crownpoint, N.M., 9/30/19. Rock, AZ,10/23/19. WWW.NAVAJONATIONCOUNCIL.ORG NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL 11 Peter MacDonald, former Chairman and Navajo Code Talker, and daughter Hope MacDonald Lone Tree view the keel plate and assembly of the future USNS NAVAJO. USNS NAVAJO Underway Speaker of the Navajo Nation Seth Da- mon and Former Miss Navajo Jocelyn Billy-Upshaw authenticated the keel for the future USNS Navajo at the Gulf The keel plate bearing the signatures authenticating the keel. Island Shipyard on October 30, 2019 in Houma, Louisiana. Ms. Billy-Upshaw was chosen to be the sponsor of the naval vessel, which takes on a special role throughout the The USNS Navajo is the „ rst in an entirely new class of ship’s life. will be built by T-ATS vessels capable of performing Ms. Billy-Upshaw pointed out that the Gulf Island Ship- towing and humanitarian functions yards at its facility for the US Navy. The new class of ships naming of the the ship and the new class will create opportunities for in Houma, Lou- called Navajo was announced earlier isiana. The ship this year. everyone to discuss the contributions of Navajo people to the Armed Forces. is expected to be “We lay this keel for future genera- She acknowledged that Navajo people completed within tions. We plant this seed for them,” have served at higher rates per capita a year, aª er which said Jocelyn Billy-Upshaw, former in the Armed Forces than many other a christening cere- Miss Navajo Nation. Ms. Billy-Up- mony will be held demographics. Eighth Speaker of the Navajo Nation LoRenzo Bates, 23rd Navajo Nation Council Delegate Jonathan Hale, Offi ce shaw is the ship’s sponsor, who and the ship will of the Speaker Chief of Staff LaShawna Tso, Speaker Seth Damon, and Council Delegates Kee Allen Begay, Jr., Raymond Smith, Jr., and Charlaine Tso stand in front of the keel assembly. USNS Navajo’s emblem, designed by Offi ce of the Speaker staff . “We thank the work of the 23rd Na- begin its service life vajo Nation Council for bringing this for the Navy. to fruition. We also thank the late Sen- “What began in 2014 is this e¡ ort to ator John McCain and former Arizona Former Speaker LoRenzo Bates of the recognize our veterans and those that State Senator Carlyle Begay for taking Navajo Nation Council and former served this country. It began with our this to the Secretary of the Navy for Council Delegate Jonathan Hale, who Council, acting to ensure the Navajo consideration. Our veterans are hon- sponsored the legislation that began name was put forward to serve in this ored, and we extend our appreciation the process, were also in attendance. important capacity,” said 23rd Nava- to the United States on their behalf,” Speaker Bates gave a history of the Na- jo Nation Council Speaker LoRenzo said 24th Navajo Nation Council vajo Nation Council’s e¡ orts to present Bates. Speaker Seth Damon. the proposal to the Secretary of the Navajo Nation President Navy for consideration. was also in attendance and presented an overview of the Long Walk and the Treaty of Bosque Redondo. #

P.O. BOX 3390, WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA 86515 Standing Committee Committees Meeting Days Legislative Sessions Each member of the 24th Navajo Nation Naabik’íyáti’ Committee Council sits on committees that are concerned MTW TH F The Navajo Nation Council meets four times every with distinct areas of legislative oversight and year for a regular session. The dates are set in the authority. Second and fourth Thursday of each Navajo Nation Code (Title 2, Section 162), and can month until a calendar is adopted. be changed through amendment. All sessions take Naabik’íyáti’ Law and Order CO-45-12. 2 N.N.C. §700(C) place at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in Win- Seth Damon Eugenia Charles-Newton dow Rock, AZ and begin at 10:00 AM. All council delegates Otto Tso Budget & Finance Committee are members of the Vince R. James 2019 2021 committee. Eugene Tso M T W TH F Jan. 18, at 10:00 AM Jan. 25, at 10:00 AM Budget and Finance Edmund Yazzie Apr. 15, at 10:00 AM Apr. 19, at 10:00 AM Jamie Henio Resources and First and third Tuesday of each month. Jul. 20, at 10:00 AM Jul. 19, at 10:00 AM CO-45-12. 2 N.N.C. §303 Raymond Smith, Jr. Development Oct. 21, at 10:00 AM Oct. 18, at 10:00 AM Elmer P. Begay Rickie Nez 2020 2022 Nathaniel Brown Thomas Walker, Jr. Health, Education, and Jan. 27, at 10:00 AM Jan. 24, at 10:00 AM Amber Kanazbah Crotty Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Human Services Committee Apr. 20, at 10:00 AM Apr. 18, at 10:00 AM Jimmy Yellowhair Herman Daniels, Jr. Jul. 20, at 10:00 AM Jul. 18, at 10:00 AM Health, Education, and Mark Freeland MT W TH F Oct. 19, at 10:00 AM Oct. 17, at 10:00 AM Human Services Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. Wednesday of each week, except for the Daniel E. Tso fi rst Wednesday of each month. Charlaine Tso CJY-25-19. 2 N.N.C. §403 Announcement Paul Begay AZ: Native American Veterans Income Tax Pernell Halona Settlement Fund, Deadline to fi le a claim: Edison J. Wauneka Law & Order Committee December 31, 2019. More information: Carl R. Slater M T W TH F https://azdor.gov/sites/default/fi les/me- dia/PUBLICATION_2017_706.pdf. Monday of each week. CO-45-12. 2 N.N.C. §603 Resources & Development Committee 2019 Fall Session MT W TH F Legislative Branch News Produced by: Wednesday of each week. Navajo Nation O ce of the Speaker CJY-41-17. 2 N.N.C. §503 Byron C. Shorty Sr. Public Information O cer