Qualifications for Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief & Second Chief:
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1/4 or more Creek
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An enrolled citizen of the Tribe
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30 years of age
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Reside within the Creek Nation boundaries one full calendar year
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Must be a Tribal registered voter six (6) months prior to filing as a Candidate
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No felony within the last ten (10) years, a background check will be conducted
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Employees of the Tribe who file as a candidate must take a leave of absence
Upon filing please provide the following items:
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Tribal enrollment card
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Cashiers check or money order
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And verification of residence
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Creek Nation Employees who file as a candidate needs to provide verification of leave of absence
Verification of one (1) year residence must be three of the followingdocuments:
(ALL DOCUMENTS MUST CONTAIN THE SAME PHYSICAL ADDRESS)
- Income tax return for the preceding year
- Homestead exemption
- A copy of House Deed or statement from Creek Nation Housing Authority containing dates of residency
- If renting; a notarized statement from the landlord containing dates of residency
- Utility bill or bills in candidates name; a 12 months report from PSO can be obtained
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation Voter's identification card
(Signed acknowledgement of residency from family or friends will not be accepted.)
Filing is three days, Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Candidates must provide all documentation upon filing. (Chief and Second Chief Elections are held every four years)
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