menominee indian tribe of wisconsin government

The governing body of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin consists of a nine member legislature that is elected by enrolled Tribal Members. A Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary are elected annually by the governing body.
There is also a separate but equal Tribal judicial system that consists of a lower court and a supreme court. The court system has jurisdiction over all Native Americans within the exterior boundaries of the Menominee Indian Reservation. The lower court consists of a Chief Justice, two lower court judges and an appeals court judge.

Last Updated: Fri July 20, 2007