The General Council, which consists of all Tribal members age 18 and older, elects the governing body of the CTUIR -- the Board of Trustees. The General Council also elects its own officers whose primary responsibilities include running the monthly General Council meetings and moving forward General Council issues.
The General Council meets monthly to hear updates from its Chairman, the Board of Trustees, and various working groups. This is also an opportunity for General Council members to provide input and recommendations to the tribal officials. Special General Council meetings are occasionally held to discuss specific issues. General Council meetings are generally closed to the public and the news media unless invited by the General Council officers.
General Council meetings are set the third Thursday of each month. If something happens such as a tribal member passing away or inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed to the next Thursday when possible.
The CTUIR General Council officers are participating in raising awareness for the critical and ongoing issue affecting Indigenous communities all over the nation. GC Officers will wear red each Monday during May as a part of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness Month. This is a statement of solidarity and commitment to highlighting the disproportionate impact of violence on Indigenous people. Too many of our families have been touched by this profound depth of sadness surrounding the loss of a family member to such tragedy with unanswered questions and no way to say the good byes we find so important to our healing. This public acknowledgment is essential for advocacy and can help bring about more significant attention and necessary changes to address this crisis.
