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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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