DEPARTMENTS — TRIBAL COUNCIL
Tribal Council
Seven Esselen tribal members governing the Tribe under our adopted bylaws. The Council convenes monthly to address significant issues and support committees including Educational, Cultural Resource, and Legislative.
Members
Current Council.
Portrait — Tom Little Bear Nason
Tribal Chairman, President
Tom Little Bear Nason
Portrait — Dan Barker
Tribal Vice Chair
Dan Barker
Portrait — Jana Nason
Tribal Administrator & Secretary, Publications Chair
Jana Nason
Portrait — Diana Peña
Council Member
Diana Peña
Portrait — David MacDonald
Council Member
David MacDonald
Portrait — Hilary Shannon
Council Member
Hilary Shannon
Portrait — Kim Cose
Council Member
Kim Cose
Responsibilities
What the Council does.
- Adopts and amends Tribal bylaws and resolutions.
- Sets the annual budget and approves major expenditures.
- Represents the Tribe to federal, state, and county agencies.
- Negotiates partnerships and signs agreements on behalf of the Tribe.
- Oversees the Departments and reviews program reports.
- Calls and presides over General Membership meetings.
- Manages the Tribe's roll and members' rights.
- Holds elections on staggered terms, every two years.