Quapaw Business Committee fails to approve Tax Commissioner vice-chair appointment

The Quapaw Nation Business Committee on June 20 considered Resolution 062026-C, which sought to appoint the Tax Commissioner—Vice-Chair but the motion failed after a tied 3–3 vote and one absence.

Chair Wena Supernaw moved to approve the appointment; the roll call recorded 3 yes, 3 no, 0 vacant and 1 absent, and the resolution did not carry. The committee subsequently tabled a related appointment for Tax Commissioner—Member (Resolution 062026-D) until the July 18, 2026 meeting.

The failure to approve 062026-C leaves the vice-chair appointment unresolved; the committee recorded no additional discussion in the minutes and did not announce an alternative nominee at the June 20 meeting. The next Business Committee meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2026, when members will revisit outstanding appointments.