The Choctaw Nation is governed by the Choctaw Nation Constitution, which was ratified by the people on June 9, 1984. The constitution provides for an executive, a legislative and a judicial branch of government. The chief of the Choctaw Nation is elected every four years, Tribal Council members are elected from single-member districts for four-year terms. The legislative authority of the tribe is vested in the Tribal Council, which consists of twelve members.
Executive Branch
The executive power of the Choctaw Nation is assigned to the Chief. The Assistant Chief is appointed by the Chief with the advice and consent of the Tribal Council.
Tribal Council
Council members are elected by the Choctaw people, one for each of the twelve districts of the Choctaw Nation.
Sovereignty is the cornerstone of Tribal governance. Through treaties established with the United States as early as 1786, we are guaranteed certain rights and responsibilities to our land and our people.
Safeguarding the lives and property of both citizens and non-citizens who reside in the Choctaw Nation reservation. Patrol and manage the 10,864 square miles of the reservation through various departments.
The Ethics Commission enforces the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Code of Ethics and only has jurisdiction over Covered Officials (Chief, Assistant Chief, and Tribal Council Members). This form is not for filing complaints or grievances against anyone other than Covered Officials.