Government
The Pawnee Business Council
The Pawnee Business Council is the supreme governing body of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Business Council members include: (Left to Right Front Row) Linda Jestes, Secretary; Marshall Gover, President; Charles "Buddy" Lone Chief, Vice-President; Roy "Weeks" Taylor, Treasurer. (Left to Right Back Row) James Fields, Council Seat 3; Karla Knife Chief, Council Seat 2; Carol Nuttle, Council Seat 4 and Richard Tilden, Council Seat 1.
The Nasharo Council
The Nasharo Council, also known as the "Chiefs Council" also consists of eight members, each serving four-year terms. The Chiefs are elected at band meetings, where 2 Chiefs are selected to represent each band. The band Chiefs then meet and elect the Head Chief, Second Chief, Secretary and Treasurer.Nasharo Council members include: Pat Leading Fox, Head Nasharo Chief; Francis Morris, Second Chief; Lester Sun Eagle, Secretary; and Jimmy Horn, Treasurer. Individual Band Chiefs are as follows: Chaui, Stephen Jake and Jimmy Horn; Kitkehahki, Morgan Littlesun and Lewis J. Horsechief; Pitahawirata, Francis Morris and Lester Sun Eagle; Skidi, Warren Pratt, Jr. and Pat Leading Fox.
The Executive Office
The Executive Office works closely with the Pawnee Business Council
(PBC) in providing support in developing strategic direction;
coordinating activities with council and committees, approving,
calculating, and processing travel; providing oversight of operations;
identifying short-term and long-term opportunities; assisting in
development and enactment of tribal legislation; providing minutes;
maintaining records; and serving as a point of for tribal members,
funding agencies, and governmental offices.Our office also works with our various programs in identifying goals, objectives, services, outcomes, needs, and resources needed to provide quality services to our tribal membership. Establishes and maintains effective communications with applicable State and Federal legislative bodies and funding agencies. The Executive Director serves as liaison between the Pawnee Business Council and the staff. The Executive Director also serves as liaison with the Census Bureau.
Our Executive Office team consists of Dawna Hare, Executive Director; Vi Wills, Executive Assistant; and Cynthia Butler, Administrative Assistant.
In 1936, the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma approved a constitution and corporate charter that established the above mentioned councils.
- Governing Documents