RESOLUTION OF THE NAVAJO NATION - AN ACTION RELATING TO AN EMERGENCY AND THE NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL

Sep 19, 2026

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A formal resolution of the Navajo Nation Council addresses an emergency response connected to COVID-19. It cites findings on public health declarations, actions taken by Navajo Nation emergency management, and the continued health, life, and financial impacts on the community. The resolution references federal COVID-19 relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, and frames the Council’s authority and approval requirements for expenditure plans and hardship assistance actions affecting Navajo Nation fiscal recovery funds.

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SECTION ONE. AUTHORITY

SECTION TWO. FINDINGS

THE NAVAJO NATION JONATHAN NEZ|PRESIDENT MYRON LIZER|VICE PRESIDENT January 4,2022 Hon.Seth DamonOffice of the SpeakerPost Office Box 3390Window Rock,AZ86515 RE:CD-62-21,Relating to an Emergency and the Navajo Nation Council;Allocating$557,000,000 of Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Funds;Approving the Navajo Nation FiscalRecovery Fund Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan;Waiving Certain Provisions of NavajoNation Council Resolution CJY-41-21 and Budget and Finance Committee Resolution BFS-31-21 Dear Speaker Damon, We recognize the needs of our People and know what a struggle it has been for all of us duringthis pandemic.We also recognize that there are many of our People who live off the Navajo Nationwho are also struggling;the college students who are working to finish their education,the healthcare workers who help our People in urban areas,and the many others who find the way to supporttheir families both off and on the Nation.Early in our Administration we made a commitment tohelp all Navajo members regardless of where they call home.We take another step in helpingothers. While there may be questions on the process of supporting our People,the primary concern for usis to ensure our elders,parents,and children can protect themselves from the coronavirus and itsmany changing forms which may be with us for years to come.We started this campaign againstthe coronavirus with strict directions to help protect us and the Navajo People have stayed true tothat campaign.It is now the responsibility of each of us to help each other,protect our elders,andcare for our young ones.This campaign continues and we can do this with the support of ourfamily,our relatives,and our loved ones. With the action in CD-62-21 we take this first step in the New Year to allocate much neededassistance to our People.We sign CD-62-21 into law.We keep all our People in our thoughts andprayers to keep all safe and protected from harm.God bless the Navajo Nation. Sincerely, ulye 一九e Jonathan Nez,PresidentTHE NAVAJO NATION THE NAVAJO NATION # RESOLUTION OF THENAVAJO NATION COUNCIL24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL-THIRD YEAR,2021 AN ACTION RELATING TO AN EMERGENCY AND THE NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL;ALLOCATING$557,000,000 OF NAVAJO NATION FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS;APPROVING THENAVAJO NATION FISCAL RECOVERY FUND HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE EXPENDITUREPLAN; WAIVING CERTAIN PROVISIONSOF 1NAVAJO NATION COUNCILRESOLUTION CJY-41-21 AND BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONBFS-31-21 BE IT ENACTED: ## SECTION ONE.AUTHORITY A. The Navajo Nation Council is the governing body of the NavajoNation.2 N.N.C.S 102(A). B. Navajo Nation Council Resolution No.CJY-41-21,attached asExhibit A,mandates that Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund("NNFRF")Expenditure Plans be duly adopted by a two-thirds(2/3)vote of all members of the Navajo Nation Council andapproved by the President of the Navajo Nation pursuant to2 N.N.C.S 164(A)and 2 N.N.C.SS 1005(C)(10),(11),and(12). C. The Navajo Nation Code provides that"[m]atters constitutingan emergency shall be limited to the cessation of lawenforcement services, and disaster relief services, fireprotection services or other direct services required as anentitlement under Navajo Nation or Federal law, or whichdirectly threaten the sovereignty of the Navajo Nation.Suchan emergency matter must arise due to the pressing public needfor such resolution(s)and must be a matter requiring finalaction by the Council.2 N.N.C.S 164(A)(16). ## SECTION TWO.FINDINGS A. The World Health Organization("WHO")declared a Public HealthEmergency of International Concern related to the Coronavirus("COVID-19"), a highly contagious and sometimes fatalrespiratory virus,on January 30,2020;the U.S.Department ofHealth and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergencyrelated to the COVID-19 outbreak on January 31,2020;and theWHO declared a global pandemic due to COVID-19 on March 11,2020. B. The Navajo Nation Commission on Emergency Management

FAQs

What emergency and action does the resolution address?

The resolution concerns an emergency response related to the Navajo Nation and the Navajo Nation Council, including measures tied to COVID-19 impacts on the community.

Which public health events are cited in the findings?

The findings reference WHO declarations in January and March 2020 and related U.S. public health emergency actions, along with Navajo Nation emergency declarations.

How does the resolution connect to federal COVID-19 funding?

It cites the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the creation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, including tribal government allocations, as the basis for related fiscal recovery funding.

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