
WINDW ROCK, Ariz. — The Law and Order Committee approved Legislation 0005-25, which confirms the appointment of Kris O. Beecher, Esq., as the Navajo Nation Attorney General, Feb. 3 in a special meeting.
During the special meeting, LOC Chair EugeniaCharles-Newton clarified that, as the LOC has oversight over the Department of Justice, the legislation bypasses other committees and proceeds directly to the Naabik'íyáti’ Committee. The final authority rests with the Navajo Nation Council.
The legislation, sponsored by Council Delegate Otto Tso, is in accordance with Title 2 of the Navajo Nation Code, Subsection (§) 1962, which outlines the process for appointing the attorney...