The Suquamish Tribe is led by a seven member Tribal Council elected each March by the Tribe’s voting body, known as the General Council. The Tribal Council consists of four officers; Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary; and three at-large Council members. The Chairman only votes in case of a tie. Tribal Council officers and members serve three-year staggered terms. The Tribal Council meets on alternate Mondays and as needed.
Suquamish Tribal Council, from left to right, is Council Member Luther “Jay” Mills, Jr, Council Member Azure Boure, Vice Chair Josh Bagley, Chariman Leonard Forsman, Secretary Irene Carper, Council Member Lorilee Morsette, and Treasurer Denita Holmes.
The Suquamish Tribe is a strong, self-governing, sovereign Nation that provides for the health, education and welfare of our families, reflecting traditional Suquamish values- May 18, 2006
The Mission of the Suquamish Tribe is to provide for the health, education and welfare of the Tribal members by: recognizing, respecting and protecting our ancestral heritage and the diversity of spiritual beliefs that exist among our families; protecting and enhancing our land base, natural resources, and Treaty rights, including the right to fish, hunt and gather in our usual and accustomed areas and; developing, improving and maintaining a highly effective tribal government system that values and supports its employees and is connected and responsive to the needs of Suquamish families.
Implementing policies and providing services.
Managing individual enrollment of Suquamish Tribal Members.
Regulating Suquamish gaming operations on the reservation.