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Government

Executive Branch

PREAMBLE

In accordance with the inherent power of self-government of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina ("Tribe"), the Tribe adopts this Constitution for the purposes of establishing a tribal government structure, preserving for all time the Lumbee way of life and community, promoting the educational, cultural, social, and economic well-being of Lumbee people and securing justice and freedom for the Lumbee people.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina provides programs and services to all tribal members within the tribal service areas of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland county.

Chairman Lowery Official Portrait

All executive powers, including implementation of and compliance with annual budgets, of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina shall reside in a Tribal Chairperson, who shall cause all laws of the Tribe to be faithfully executed.

 

Tribal Chair - Mr. John Lowery

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To contact the Tribal Chairman or the Tribal Administrator, call the Main Tribal Office at 910-521-7861. Your call will be directed to the Chairman and/or the Tribal Administrator. 

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To contact Chairman Lowery's Office, click here.

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*The Tribal Chair shall nominate a Tribal Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council or its designee(s).

Legislative Branch

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The Lumbee Tribal Council is comprised of 21 members elected from 21 districts.  Members of the Tribal Council shall serve three year terms.  If you have questions or concerns you can email your representative by clicking on thier name.

Elected Council Representatives —  21 Seats

 

Here are your Council Representatives:

District 1:

Representative Bill 'Dollar Bill' Oxendine

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District 2:

Representative Graylen Mitchell 

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District 3:

Representative Harold Smith

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District 4:

Representative Jody Bullard

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District 5: 

Representative Carrington Locklear

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District 6: 

Representative Larry Chavis

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District 7:

Representative Rubalena Locklear

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District 8: 

Representative Kathy Hunt

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District 9: 

Representative Johnny Bell

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District 10:

Representative Bobby Emanuel

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District 11:

Representative Chocajuana Oxendine

District 12:

Representative Jo Doss

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District 13:

Representative Alex Baker

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District 14:

Representative Homer Fields

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District 15: 

Representative Sharon Hunt​​

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District 16: 

Representative Nanci Locklear

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District 17: 

Representative Sandra Dial

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District 18:

Representative Mary Locklear

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District 19:

Representative Larry Soles

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District 20: 

Representative Rudy Locklear

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District 21:

Representative Eric Chavis​

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  • Please note that if a Committee Meeting concludes prior to the scheduled time allotted, the next scheduled meeting will begin.

Business Meeting Schedule for 2026

LUMBEE TRIBAL COUNCIL

 

Scheduled Tribal Council Meetings & Locations (meetings begin at 6:30 pm)

*All meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month*

 

All meetings will be held at the Tribal Housing Complex, unless otherwise noted

 

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The Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex is located at 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372.

 

[Directions] Committee meetings and all others are held at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex.

 

For any additional Tribal Council information not listed on the website, please contact:

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Belinda Brewer

Housing Coordinator/Tribal Council Liaison

Phone: (910) 522-2219

E-mail: bbrewer@lumbeetribe.com

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  • January- Tribal Housing Complex

  • February- Tribal Housing Complex

  • March - Tribal Housing Complex

  • April - Tribal Housing Complex

  • May - Tribal Housing Complex

  • June - Tribal Housing Complex

  • July - Tribal Housing Complex

  • August - Tribal Housing Complex

  • September - Tribal Housing Complex

  • October - Tribal Housing Complex

  • November - Tribal Housing Complex

  • December - Tribal Housing Complex

TCRR-2011-1215-01 "STANDING RULES OF ORDER AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DUTIES OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICERS AND DECORUM OF COUNCIL MEETINGS" Amended March 19, 2026

 

Judicial Branch

  • The Supreme Court of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will hear all cases dealing with constitutional issues. 

  • There are five (5) sitting judges whom are nominated by the Tribal Chairman and appointed by the Tribal Council. 

  • Two of the sitting judges shall be graduates of accredited law schools and three shall be lay people. 

  • The Chief Judge bears administrative responsibilities and is elected on an annual basis by the sitting judges.

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Supreme Court 

  • Chief Justice Ronette Sutton

  • Justice Emily Deese

  • Justice Tona Jacobs

  • Justice Eric Freeman 

  • Justice Edward Brooks

Administrative Court

  • Chief Justice Robie Hunt

  • Judge Samantha Oxendine

  • Judge Kris McMillian

  • Judge Kristy Fields 

  • Judge Kirsten Oxendine 

  • Alternate Judge Dominique Quenga Dial

Supreme Court Justice Tona Jacobs.  She will serve a 5-year term on the Lumbee Tribal Supreme Court.

 

The Tribal Administrative Court of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 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.

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