Welcome to the website of the Hung a Lel Ti (Southern Band of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California)
Find out about our mission, methods, and the results of our decades of advocacy for the members of the Woodfords Community.
Visualizing the Role, Powers, and Structure of the Woodfords Community Council (WCC) within the Washoe Tribe.
The highest level of authority, superseding all tribal law.
The supreme law of the Washoe Tribe, enacted by the Tribal Council.
The local governing body, operating with powers delegated by the Tribe.
The WTC is the supreme governing body for the entire Washoe Tribe. Its representative structure ensures all communities have a voice in central government decisions.
The WCC is the local government for the Woodfords Community, responsible for managing local affairs and supervising community programs.
The WCC selects two of its five members to serve as representatives on the Washoe Tribal Council, creating a direct link between local and central governance.
The WCC exercises a range of delegated powers to govern locally. These powers are defined in its Articles of Association and are essential for community management and service delivery.
Adopts local resolutions and legislation reflecting the community's wishes, subject to WTC review and approval.
Prepares the annual community budget for WTC approval and supervises all local expenditures.
Advises the WTC on land assignments and leases within the Woodfords community jurisdiction.
Appoints community members to represent Woodfords on various tribe-wide boards and committees.
Provides direct oversight for key community programs and their directors, ensuring effective service delivery.
Represents the community's interests in discussions with federal, state, and local governments.
For significant actions, the WCC's authority is part of a collaborative process with the WTC. This ensures local initiatives align with tribe-wide policy and law.
The Woodfords Community Council discusses an issue and passes a formal resolution (e.g., to apply for a grant).
The WCC's resolution is submitted to the Washoe Tribal Council. The WTC then passes its own resolution to formally "accept and approve" the WCC's action.
Only after WTC approval is the action considered officially enacted and legally binding for the Tribe.
The WCC serves as the executive board for essential community services, directly overseeing the directors and coordinators responsible for day-to-day operations.
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