Cherokee Nation Judicial Appeals Tribunal May 12, 2004, JAT-04-01 (Cherokee Nation Tribal Council v. Grayson)

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Petitioner Tribal Council of the Cherokee Nation brings this action for declaratory judgment asking this court to find that the authorization of the proxy vote by the Council is a proper exercise of the powers granted under Article V of the Constitution. We accept the jurisdiction pursuant to Article VII of the Constitution.