Quileute Tribal Council

The Quileute Tribal Council is the governing body of the Quileute Tribe, per Article III of its Constitution. It consists of five elected members, each of whom serves staggered three-year terms. From within, the elected members select a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Other officers and committees may be appointed as needed. Council seats up for election are voted upon in a General Council meeting of enrolled members, each January. Besides the Constitution, by-laws and ordinances Quileute Tribal Council provide additional direction on tribal governance. The Quileute Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Tribe of 700 enrolled members (as of 3/1/2005). Headquarters are in La Push, Washington.

The current Quileute Tribal Council includes:

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