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Government EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE JUDICIAL CONSTITUTION 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. 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). Chairman Lowery's Inauguration Speech Chairman Lowery's Monthly Reports 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 District 3: Representative Harold Smith District 4: Representative Jody Bullard District 5: Representative Carrington Locklear District 6: Representative Larry Chavis District 7: Representative Rubalena Locklear District 8: Representative Kathy Hunt District 9: Representative Johnny Bell 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: Representative Sharon Hunt District 16: Representative Nanci Locklear District 17: Representative Sandra Dial District 18: Representative Mary Locklear District 19: Representative Larry Soles District 20: Representative Rudy Locklear District 21: Representative Eric Chavis March 2026 Tribal Council Calendar April 2026 Tribal Council Calendar Tribal Council and Maps Tribal Council Hearing Roll Call Conduct of Virtual Meetings 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 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 Housing Coordinator/Tribal Council Liaison Phone: (910) 522-2219 E-mail: bbrewer@lumbeetribe.com 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 TRIBAL ORDINANCES TRIBAL PROPOSED ORDINANCES TRIBAL VETO ORDINANCES TRIBAL RESOLUTIONS TRIBAL MEETING MINUTES TRIBAL MEETING AGENDA 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 20, 2025 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. Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronnette Sutton Justice Emily Deese Justice Tona Jacobs Justice Eric Freeman Administrative Court Chief Justice Robbie Hunt Judge Samantha Oxendine 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. Judicial Codes of the Supreme Court Supreme Court Decisions Download Supreme Court Petition Download Administrative Court Petition Constitution Download Lumbee Constitution Anchor 10 Calendar Anchor 11

The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honors former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation Federal Recognition Step Photo 2025 New Construction Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honors former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation 1/66 Welcome to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Culture. Tradition. History. Welcome to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. We are the People of the Dark Water. Our Lumbee Tribal Territory is located in Southeastern North Carolina in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland Counties. The Lumbee People are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their focus on education. We welcome you to visit our homeland. Lumbee Tribal Citizens, we hope you register through the Lumbee Member Portal, if you have not done so already, to stay engaged, connected, as well as apply and/or check the status of services available to you. Our tribal website list information and staff details for available services for your families which include, but are not limited to Tribal Support Services, Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing services for families and college students, Enrollment assistance, Energy assistance, Transitional Housing Services, Youth Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Services, Youth Services through Project Create and much more. If you have questions, please reach out to our staff. We are here to help. Also, our Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Office is now open late on Monday afternoons to better assist you. The main number for the Lumbee Housing Complex is 910.521.7861. As always, I am thankful for this opportunity to serve as your chairman. Chairman Monthly Update Official Merchandise Store Lumbee Member Portal General Legal Counsel Services RFP March 2026 Tribal Council Calendar April 2026 Tribal Council Calendar LTNC Federally Recognized Lumbee Today Newsletter Rehab/HIP Checklist 2025 Accomplishments Honor Cord App 2026 Fed Rec Events Golf Tournament: May 1

Tribal Enrollment The tribal rolls close thirty (30) days prior to any Special or Regular Election and will remain closed thirty (30) days after or until certification of the election. Lumbee Tribal Enrollment is closed for new enrollments! Lineage Chart Tribal Enrollment Application Re-Certification Form Enrollment FAQs Enrollment Definitions Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records is to uphold tribal sovereignty and execute responsibilities of tribal enrollment as dictated by the Constitution of the Lumbee Tribe . The office seeks to preserve for all time the Lumbee way of life by maintaining vital records provided by and for tribal members. In doing so, the office is in keeping with the tribe’s desire to honor our ancestors and provide for future generations. The Enrollment and Records office is regulated by CLLO-2010-0121-01 An Act to Provide Tribal Enrollment Ordinance. This ordinance is in accordance with Article II of the Lumbee Constitution. To qualify for membership with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (new or updating), applicants must have direct biological descent from one or more persons named on the tribe’s base rolls and maintain historical or present day contact. The rolls will close thirty (30) days prior to any Special or Regular Election (typically held in November) and will remain closed thirty (30) days after or until certification of the election. New Enrollments Applicants for tribal enrollment who are aged 18 and over, have to attend a Lumbee History Culture Class before their application for enrollment can be finalized. At this time, the class is being held at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex, 'Turtle Building,' at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm daily excluding holidays. It is by registration only and to register, you may contact tribal enrollment staff at enrollment@lumbeetribe.com or call 910.668.6099. After the class, a certificate of completion will be issued. A copy of the certificate is required for the completion of the tribal enrollment application. This class is also required for individuals who are re-instating their tribal enrollment and for non-Lumbee parents who are applying for tribal enrollment on behalf of their minor child. At this time, space is limited and the class is limited to only the applicants. Applications for tribal enrollment will be provided in the office , but they can also be downloaded and printed using the following link, Enrollment Application (requires Adobe Acrobat and it is recommended to print on legal size paper for the best quality). If you are having trouble printing it on legal size paper, we will have applications on hand for you to complete when you arrive in the office. Bring all required information* (certified county issued birth certificate** that records parents’ names for each person to be enrolled, the Certificate of Completion from the Lumbee History Culture Class--if attended when class was at the Boys & Girls Club, and a photo ID for adults) to the tribal office during regular business hours. Failure to bring this required information may delay or prevent enrollment. Please note that minors do not need to be present in order for the parent or guardian to enroll them. However, if you want a picture ID card for your child, the child need to be present. For non-Lumbee parent, if the Lumbee parent is not enrolled, you will need to bring that parent’s county issued certified birth certificate that records parents’ names as well. The same would be if the Lumbee grandparent(s) is/are not enrolled. *Please be advised that if any additional information or records are needed to determine your eligibility, you will be informed when seen by enrollment staff. Birth certificates will only be accepted from the state when the county does not issue birth records. **NO appointment is needed to update your enrollment. Tips and Recommendations 1. Please have your application completed and any required documents (e.g. certified county issued birth certificates that includes parent(s)’ names and current photo IDs) available for review. 2. If you are adopted or have a child that is subject to an adoption order, please be prepared to provide the biological birth certificate and amended birth certificate. If the biological birth certificate is not available and you know the biological parent(s), we will accept DNA evidence of biological descent. Please be advised that the Enrollment Office reserves the right to request DNA evidence from any applicant or member. 3. The rolls will close thirty (30) days prior to any Special or Regular Election (typically held in November) and will remain closed thirty (30) after the certification of the election. 4. If you are applying for new enrollment, attend the historic culture class before coming in to apply for membership. Fees $5.00 – Restoration Fine $30.00 – Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) $30.00 – Certification of Indian Tuition Waivers $50.00 – Cost of DNA testing per person (samples will be drawn at a LabCorp facility closest to residence). This is used to prove paternity and maternity ONLY! FREE – ID cards FREE – Certificate of Enrollment (issued in the event a child is not present) *For Payment, we accept cash, credit/debit, cashier’s checks or money orders. Re-certifications / Replacement Cards All members are required to update their membership once every seven (7) years (per Section 6a of Ordinance CLLO-2010-0121-01 ). If you are 55 or over and an active member, this requirement is waived. You DO NOT need to attend the Lumbee History Culture Class. For those members who are enrolled and only need to update their membership, we will continue to take re-certifications on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. To access and print the re-certification form, use the following link: Re-certification Form . Please do not forget to bring your county issued certified* birth certificates for yourself and any children under the age of 18. You must be physically present to update your enrollment, unless you meet one of the following exceptions (per Section 6b of Ordinance CLLO-2010-0121-01 ): 1. Members who are 55 years or older are encouraged to periodically update their membership file, but are not required to do so. 2. Members serving on active, retired, or honorably discharged military duty outside the tribal territory may update their membership file by completing and mailing a Recertification form to the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records. 3. The spouse and children (or stepchildren) who are tribal members and living with a spouse serving in the military service outside the tribal territory may update their tribal membership by completing and mailing a recertification form to the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records. 4. Members who are physically or mentally unable to appear as evidenced by a letter or statement signed by an attending physician or other primary health care provider may update their membership file by completing and mailing a Recertification form to the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records. ENROLLMENT STAFF Reena Locklear Enrollment Director Phone: 910.522.5474 Email: roxendine@lumbeetribe.com Amanda Strickland Genealogist Phone: 910.522.5473 Email: astrickland@lumbeetribe.com Rose Hunt Enrollment Receptionist Phone: 910.668.6099 Email:rohunt@lumbeetribe.com 2025 Office Closures Jan 1 - New Year's Day Jan 20 - Martin Luther King Day Feb 17 - Presidents' Day Apr 21- Easter Monday May 26 - Memorial Day June 19 - Juneteenth Day Jul 4 - Independence Day Sep 1 - Labor Day Oct 13 - Indigenous Day Nov 11 - Veterans Day Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Day Nov 28 - Day after Thanksgiving Dec 22- Dec 26 - Christmas Dec 31 New Year's Eve Jan 1, 2026 - New Year's Day

Location: 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372 Pembroke Boys and Girls Club behind Turtle Building DISCLAIMER: Please e-mail cultureclass@lumbeetribe.com if you need to cancel your scheduled session. For more information, please dial 910-522-5474

Important Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Information - Tribal Enrollment Updates for all Begins Monday, March 23, 2026 All Lumbee Tribal Citizens needing updates may do so now. Important to know: • If your phase has passed, you may still submit updates. Timeline may adjust based on volume and processing needs. For more information visit https://www.lumbeetribe.com/tribalenrollment

Due to potential inclement weather and high winds, the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all Tribal Offices will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. We want to ensure the safety of our staff as well as our citizens who might be traveling to our offices for services during the storm. We will re-open on normal schedule on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.