Ottawa Government Officals
Tribal Government
The supreme governing body of the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma is the Ottawa Council, commonly referred to as the General Council, composed of all members of the Tribe eighteen (18) years of age and over. This body meets at least once annually, with the possibility of additional sessions at any point with notice and for cause.
Power to transact business on behalf of the Tribe is otherwise invested in the Business Committee, consisting of the Officers of the Tribe. The current officers are:
Chief – Ethel Cook |
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Second Chief-Tim Wilson |
Secretary/Treasurer – Bert Kleidon |
1st Councilman – Dr. Kevin Dawes |
2nd Councilman – Dr. Charla Dawes |
This body meets at least once quarterly, with additional meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the Tribe.
For more information contact Margie Ross, Tribal Administrator.