Government
The Tribal Headquarters are located in Durant, Oklahoma, consisting of a complex of three three-story buildings, and several one-story buildings. The current chief is Gregory Pyle and the assistant chief is Gary Batton.
The Tribe 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 Tribe, elected every four years, is not a voting member of the Tribal Council. They are also elected for four years. The legislative authority of the Tribe is vested in the Tribal Council, which consists of twelve members.
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