The U.S. Department of Interior announced on July 7, 2011 the establishment of a new Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform that will evaluate in depth the Interior’s trust management of Native American assets. Secretary Ken Salazar is asking for nominations from the public on candidates for the new commission, as well as feedback on the commission’s proposed charter.
The establishment of the Commission fulfills one of the requirements in the $3.4 billion Cobell settlement, a class-action law suit regarding the federal government’s mismanagement of individual trust assets.
For more information on the nomination process and the commission's charter click here.
