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The Constitution of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

PREAMBLE, In accordance with the inherent power of self-governance of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina("Tribe"), the Tribe adopts this Constitution for the purposes of establishing a tribal government....

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The Supreme Court will hear all cases dealing with constitutional issues.

Chief Justice Gary Locklear,

Justice Darlene Holmes Ransom

Justice David Locklear

Justice Joel Garth Locklear, Jr

Justice Seat Vacant

 

The Administrative Court of the Lumbee Tribe is established to provide due process and further protect the rights of tribal members, and designed to ensure tribal members are treated equally through the administration of tribal programs. The Tribal Administrative Court will hear cases dealing with the administrative issues such as housing, enrollment, and energy assistance.

Deputy Tina Dicke

Mr. Alton Locklear

Fedelia Locklear

Mr. Rodney Nichols

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The Three Branches of the Lumbee Government

Executive, Chairman/Chief

Legislative, Elected Council Representatives

Judicial, Appointed Court Justices