Governance

The governing body is known as the Business Committee, which consists of the five elected officials and five appointed advisory council. The five elected officials include: The Town King, two Warriors, a Secretary and a Treasurer. These officials are elected by the town membership and hold the term for a period of four years, or until their successors are elected and installed. The Advisory Council consists of five members of the town who are appointed by elected officials.

The duty of the Town King is to preside over the meetings and carry out the day to day operations of tribal government. The Secretary is responsible for keeping full reports of all proceedings of each Business Committee meeting. The Treasurer is the custodian of all moneys which may come under the jurisdiction of and into the control of the Business Committee. The duty of the Business Committee is to promote the general welfare of the members of this town and to carry out the provisions and purposes of the Constitution and By-laws of the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. The Business Committee has the power to appoint subordinate committees and representatives, to transact business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the town on all matters.

Business Committee Officials -

Mr. Ryan Morrow, Town King
Mr. Brent Brown, Warrior
Mr. Keith Humble, Warrior
Ms. Celesta Johnson, Secretary
Mr. Max Trickey, Treasurer

Business Committee Advisors -

Ms. Janna Dickey
Ms. Tracey Hill
Mr. Ron Barnett
Ms. Sheena Dover
Ms. Tonya Walker

Membership committee -

Ms. Rosalie Bateman, Chair
Ms. Billie Curry, Member
Ms. Judy Kelsey, Member

Grievance committee -

Mrs. Gwyn Espinoza
Mr. Wilbert Lowe
Ms. Trillia Riley


Gaming commission -

Ms. Suzette Trickey, Chair

Mr. Gary Gerty, Vice-Chair

Mr. Carter Maxey, Secretary


Election board -

Mr. Billy Chalakee, Chairman

Vacant, Vice-Chairman

Vacant, Secretary