Government

The governing body is known as the Business Committee, which consists of five elected officials and five appointed advisory councils. The five elected officials include Town King, two Warriors, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. These officials are elected by the town membership and hold the term for four years or until their successors are elected and installed. The Advisory Council consists of five members of the town who are appointed by elected officials.

The Town King must preside over the meetings and carry out the orders of the Business Committee. The Secretary is responsible for keeping complete reports of all proceedings of each Business Committee meeting. The Treasurer is the custodian of all money which may come under the jurisdiction of and into the control of the Business Committee. The Business Committee must promote the general welfare of the members of this town and carry out the provisions and purposes of the Constitution and By-laws of the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. The Business Committee has the power to appoint subordinate committees and representatives, transact business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the town on all matters.