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.
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
To contact the Tribal Chairman or the Tribal Administrator, call the Main Tribal Office at 910-521-7861 Ext. 201 or 290. Your call will be directed to the Chairman and/or the Tribal Administrator.
To contact Chairman Lowery's Office, click here.
*The Tribal Chair shall nominate a Tribal Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Tribal Council or its designee(s).
Legislative Branch
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
District 2:
Representative Graylen Mitchell
Representative Gerald Goolsby
District 3:
Representative Harold Smith
Representative Pam Hunt
District 4:
Representative Jody Bullard
District 5:
Representative Carrington Locklear
Representative Wendy Moore
District 6:
Representative Larry Chavis
District 7:
Representative Yvonne Dial
District 8:
Representative Kathy Hunt
District 9:
Representative Dewey McNeill
District 10:
Representative Bobby Emanuel
District 11:
Representative Chocajuana Oxendine
District 12:
Representative Jo Doss
District 13:
Representative Alex Baker
District 14:
Representative Homer Fields
District 15:
VACANT
District 16:
Representative Nanci Locklear
District 17:
VACANT
District 18:
VACANT
District 19:
Representative Larry Soles
District 20:
Representative Kristie Hunt
Representative Rudy Locklear
District 21:
VANCANT
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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 2024
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
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:
Belinda Brewer
Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (910) 522-2219
E-mail: bbrewer@lumbeetribe.com
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January- Tribal Housing Complex
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February- Tribal Housing Complex
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March - Tribal Housing Complex
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April - Tribal Housing Complex
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May - Tribal Housing Complex
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June - Tribal Housing Complex
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July - Tribal Housing Complex
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August - Tribal Housing Complex
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September - Tribal Housing Complex
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October - Tribal Housing Complex
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November - Tribal Housing Complex
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December - Tribal Housing Complex
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court Justice Tona Jacobs. She will serve a 5-year term on the Lumbee Tribal Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will hear all cases dealing with constitutional issues.
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There are five (5) sitting judges whom are nominated by the Tribal Chairman and appointed by the Tribal Council.
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Two of the sitting judges shall be graduates of accredited law schools and three shall be lay people.
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The Chief Judge bears administrative responsibilities and is elected on an annual basis by the sitting judges.
Supreme Court
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Chief Justice Mark Brooks
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Justice Kelvin Jacobs
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Justice Tona Jacobs
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Justice Eric Freeman
Administrative Court
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Chief Justice Gary Deese
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Judge Jo Ann Harris
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Judge Ima Jean Oxendine
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Judge Christopher Locklear
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Judge Robbie Hunt