Tribal Council

The Tribal Council is the elected government of the nation. Its primary duties are to author the nation's laws and policies and to serve as the decision-making authority on budgets and investments.

For carrying out laws and policies, the council created a tribal administration. Overall, the administration ensures that services, as decided by the council, are provided to nation members.

The Tribal Council consists of seven members. The terms are staggered. Each Tribal council member has responsibility for certain duties listed in the Potawatomi Constitution. One of their main duties is to protect the health, peace, morals, education and welfare of the tribe.

Pictured from left to right:
Seated — Vice Chair: Rey Kitchkumme, Chair: Steve Ortiz, Secretary: James M. Potter.
Standing — Council Member: Warren "Junior" Wahweotten, Council Member: James Wabaunsee, Treasurer: Ryan Dyer, Council Member: Jackie Mitchell

Council Members
		Chair: Steve Ortiz Term expires 2010

		Vice Chair: Rey Kitchkumme Term expires 2008

		Treasurer: Ryan Dyer Term expires 2008

		Jackie Mitchell Term expires 2008

		Secretary: James M. Potter Term expires 2010

		James Wabaunsee Term expires 2008

		Warren "Junior" Wahweotten Term expires 2010

Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Council
16281 Q Road
Mayetta, Kansas 66509
telephone (785) 966-4000
fax (785) 966-4002

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