The Navajo Nation Council is the legislative branch of the Navajo Nation government. As stipulated in the Navajo Nation Code, "The Legislative Branch shall consist of the Navajo Nation Council and any entity established under the Navajo Nation Council. The Legislative Branch shall not be amended unless approved by majority of all registered Navajo voters through a referendum."
It has 24 elected members from the 110 chapters that make up the Navajo Nation. It is presided over by a Speaker who is elected by the council. The council meets at least four times a year in the capital of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. The council delegates represent their respective chapters and when council is in session; issues pertaining to their chapters are discussed and new legislation is passed.
Read more about Navajo Nation Council: 22nd Council (2011-2015), 21st Council (2007-2011)
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