Two tribal council members represent the at-large citizenry – those who live outside the tribe's 14-county jurisdictional area in northeastern Oklahoma.
This involvement reflects the Cherokee Nation's commitment to cultivating future leaders and maintaining cultural continuity, while providing youth with experience in tribal governance and public speaking.
[5] According to Article VI, Section 3 of the Cherokee Constitution, "The Council shall establish its rules for its credentials, decorum and procedure.
The Cherokee national capitol, located at Echota in present-day Tennessee, served as a central gathering place for major events and decision-making.
The Cherokee Nation has a long history of representative government, dating back to the early 19th century when the tribe established a bicameral legislature in their southeastern homeland.