Yankton Indian Reservation - Tribal Government

Tribal Government

  • Charter: None; Constitution and Bylaws: Yes - non-IRA
  • Date Approved: April 24, 1963
  • Name of Governing Body: Yankton Sioux Tribal Business and Claims Committee
  • Number of committee members: (5) five committee members
  • Dates of Constitutional amendments: March 20, 1975
  • Number of Executive Officers: (4) Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer

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