Navajo council to meet in special session on fiscal measures

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation Council plans to convene a special session Wednesday in Window Rock to consider fiscal measures.

Council Speaker LoRenzo Bates announced the special session after a majority of the council’s members signed a petition calling for the session.

Agenda items include legislation to establish a contingency fund for the tribe with an initial appropriation of $2.8 million.

The council will also consider a budget reallocation.