Navajo Nation Government
What is the Executive Branch?
This branch of the Navajo Nation government administers programs and services through divisions such as NNDCD.
What is CLUPC (Community Land Use Planning Committee)?
This program helps chapters develop land use plans.
What is the primary purpose of a Navajo Nation Chapter?
To serve as a local governmental unit and provide community-level goverance
How many chapters are under Fort Defiance ASC?
15
Why is it important for chapters to monitor their Budget-to-Actual reports?
To track expenditures against the approved budget and ensure funds are being used appropriately.
Who is the President of the Navajo Nation in 2016?
Russell Begaye
What are Chapters roles in with DCD?
These local governmental units are the primary communities served by NNDCD.
Who generally has authority to establish policies and laws for the Navajo Nation at the central level?
Navajo Nation Council
How many Chapters under Kayenta ASC?
13
What should a chapter consider before allocating funds for additional activities or meetings?
Whether sufficient funds or carryover funds are available
What is the Department of Personnel Management (DPM)?
This Navajo Nation department is responsible for personnel policies, recruitment, and employee relations.
What is a Community Land Use Plan?
This document guides future development and land use within a chapter.
What is the purpose of chapter meeting agenda?
To establish the order of business and matters to be considered
How many Chapters are under Crownpoint ASC?
15
What is the purpose of a chapter’s approved budget?
To establish how available funds are planned and authorized to be used.
What is the Department of Justice (DOJ)?
This office provides legal services and opinions to Navajo Nation divisions.
Who is CHID Construction Supervisor?
Jefferey Goodluck
To operate independently of Navajo Nation Law
Who is responsible to present the budget during Chapter Planning Meetings?
Secretary/treasurer shall present the budget to membership
Why is proper documentation important when processing chapter expenditures?
To ensure accountability, compliance, and an adequate audit trail
What is the purpose of Title 26?
To establish provisions governing Navajo Nation Chapters and local govance.
Ms. Margaret Begay
Which principle is most important when managing chapter resources?
Accountability and proper authorization
If sufficient funds or carryover funds are available, what may a chapter allocate stipends for?
Emergency Chapter Meetings, Special Chapter Meetings, Agency council meetings, District council meetings, Regional council meetings
What should staff review when preparing the chapter’s upcoming budget?
The current Budget-to-Actual, available/carryover funds, priorities, and applicable budget instructions.