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The Office of Navajo Government Development and the Commission on Navajo Government Development welcomes you.



The Office of Navajo Government Development (ONGD) and the Commission on Navajo Government Development (CNGD) were established by Navajo Nation Council Resolution CD-68-89. This historic resolution charged the Office and Commission with the responsibility of developing and advancing a comprehensive government reform proposal for the Navajo Nation.

Since that time, ONGD and CNGD have worked under multiple administrations and leaderships, carrying forward the vision of strengthening the Navajo Nation government. Their shared purpose is to review, research, and propose reforms that improve the structure, accountability, and functionality of the Navajo Nation’s governmental system while honoring the sovereignty and cultural values of the Diné people.

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Plan of Operations
To review and evaluate all aspects of the government structure of the Navajo Nation, including laws, practices, goals and objectives of the central government as it relates to chapters, etc. and to develop recommendations and proposals for alternative forms of chapter government and empowerment for consideration and possible adoption by the Navajo people through a referendum vote.
Goal Statement
The Office of Navajo Government Development has the following goal statements for FY 2022-23.
1. Work on the Navajo Government Reform Project.
2. Draft the Government Reform proposal.
3. Empower the Navajo people by changing initiative procedures.
4. Public Engagement regarding the Navajo Government Reform Project.
5. To develop recommendations and proposals for alternative forms of central and chapter government.
Development of on ONGD
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In December of 1989, the Navajo Nation Council by Resolution CD-68-89 separated the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Navajo Nation Council into a new branch of government now known as the Executive Branch, comprised of the President and Vice-President of the Navajo Nation. The reorganization of the Navajo Nation Government was intended to be temporary to meet the immediate needs of the Navajo People for a more responsible and accountable government. The Council also recognized the reorganization to provide for separation of functions into three branches, and provide for checks and balances between the three branches until the Navajo People decide through the Government Reform Project the form of government they want to be governed by.
Nelson v. Initiative Committee to Reduce Navajo Nation Council, 
No. SC-CV-03-10 (2010)
"We previously held in Morgan that “the Council through the recitals of the Resolution CD-68-89 made a solemn compact with the People that the structure will be temporary and left it up to the People to choose the final structure of government.” Affirming the power of the People to choose their form of government, we stated:
The recitals in Resolution CD-68-89 operate as a promise. Through the Title II Amendments, the Council acted to stabilize Navajo Nation government in face of corruption and chartered a course for further reform and enhancements. The Council recognized that the power over the structure of the Navajo government “is ultimately in the hands of the People and it will look to the People to guide it.”

Click the Photos to Learn About Who is in ONGD and Who Represents the Commission

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The Office of Navajo Government Development are located in Window Rock, AZ. To learn more of the Office, click here. 


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The Commission on Navajo Government Development consist of appointed and confirmed individuals from all agencies and branches of the Navajo Nation. To learn more, click here. 

PHYSICAL: 
Building #7498 Morgan Blvd.
(Behind Ethics & Rules Office)
Window Rock, AZ

MAILING: 
Office of Navajo Government Development
P.O. Box 220
Window Rock, AZ 86515
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