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The Tribe is governed by a General Council, comprising of all enrolled tribal members at least eighteen years of age. An elected five person Tribal Council conducts the day-to-day business operation of the Tribe. Administrative duties are overseen by a Tribal Administrator who works for the Tribal Council. The administrator manages departments with the help of department directors.
| Title | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Charlene Nelson | 360 267-6766 x5211 |
| Vice Chairman | Mike Shipman | 360 267-6766 x2105 |
| Secretary | Lynn Clark | 360 267-6766 x2100 |
| Treasurer | Mindy Clemens | 360 267-6766 x6100 |
| Member At Large | Jennifer Taylor | 360 267-6766 x5203 |
ʔəním means “us” or “we” in our native language and is pronounced “-uh-neem.”

Tribal Council Members Michael Shipman, Vice Chair; Charlene Nelson, Chairperson; Jennifer Taylor, Member-at-large; Mindy Clemens, Treasurer; and Lynn Clark, Secretary