Government and Services

Tribal Government

As a sovereign government, the Nez Perce Tribe provides an array of services to tribal citizens, from social services to a tribal court and law enforcement.

Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee

Made up of elected members, this committee makes policy decisions and governs the tribal departments.

General Council

This component of the tribal government includes all adult tribal citizens.

Departments

• Executive Direction
  Oversees several departments and programs, including transportation, transit, and economic development
  • Social Services
    Promotes the wellbeing of families and children
  • Education
    Connects people with career paths through education and training
  • Fisheries Resource Management
    Manages tribal fishing activities
  • Technology Services 
    Oversees Information Systems, Telecommunications, Wireless Internet, and KIYE
  • Human Resources
    Supports tribal employees
  • Finance
    Manages the tribe’s financial transactions and investments
• Natural Resources
  Preserves land, water, wildlife, and cultural resources
• Law and Justice
  Oversees law enforcement and the tribal court
• Housing Authority
  Connects families with housing opportunities
• Legal Counsel
  Represents the tribe in legal matters
• Communications
  Provides up-to-date information to the tribal government and citizens
• Geographic Information Systems
  Captures and studies geographic information about tribal lands