Made up of 9 elected members, the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) governs the tribe.
NPTEC Members
Members of NPTEC serve staggered 3-year terms. Each year, the General Council elects 3 new NPTEC members.
Shannon Wheeler: Chairman
Term Expires : May 2022
Mary Jane Miles: Vice-Chairman
Term Expires: May 2021
Chantel Eastman: Secretary
Term Expires : May 2021
Casey Mitchell: Treasurer
Term Expires : May 2020
Elizabeth Arthur-Attao: Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Term Expires : May 2022
Bill Picard: Chaplain
Term Expires : May 2020
Arthur Broncheau: Member
Term Expires : May 2022
Ferris Paisano III: Member
Term Expires : May 2021
McCoy Oatman: Member
Term Expires : May 2020
Subcommittees
NPTEC has 5 subcommittees, chaired and staffed by NPTEC members. Subcommittee meetings are open to tribal citizens.
Human Resources
Promotes the wellbeing of the Nez Perce people by strengthening families and providing quality services to tribal citizens
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Meetings: first and third Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Chair: Chantel Eastman |
Law and Order
Reviews and enhances tribal policies to meet the needs of the Nez Perce people
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Meetings: first and third Monday, 2:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. |
Chair: Liz Arthur Attao |
Natural Resources
Protects natural resources and exercises tribal sovereignty and treaty rights
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Meetings: first and third Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Chair: Ferris Paisano III |
Land Enterprise Commission
Reviews and approves lease applications, home site leases, and land acquisition
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Meetings: first and third Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Chair: Liz Arthur-Attao |
Budget and Finance
Oversees the NPTEC budget and the tribe’s grants, revenue, and contracts
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Meetings: first and third Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. |
Chair: Casey Mitchell |
Climate Change/Energy
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Meetings: first Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Chair: Chantel Eastman |