General Council Membership
The General Council, which consists of all Tribal members aged 18 and older, elects the governing body of the CTUIR -- the Board of Trustees. The General Council also elects it's 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.
Requesting a Special General Council Meeting
To request a Special General Council meeting, please use the Petition for Special General Council meeting to the left. Fill out the information on the petition clearly outlining the topic of the proposed meeting and requesting necessary staff to provide technical information related to the topic. When the petition is complete with a minimum of twenty (20) signatures, please submit to the General Council Office staff or General Council Secretary elect for processing. The GC Chairman will set a date allowing time for appropriate notification. It is the responsibility of the lead petitioner to provide such handouts and presentations as necessary to address the proposed topic.
GC Officers observe MMIP Awareness Month
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.
