The office succeeded the Tribal Chairman, being created in 1991 during restructuring of the national government.

The Navajo Nation President shall serve no more than two consecutive terms.

[2] Presently, fluency is to be determined by the Navajo voters when they cast ballots.

Should the president, under circumstances outlined in the Navajo Nation Code at §1005(d)-1006, be unable to serve out his full term, then the vice president shall act in his place for the remainder of the term, or until the president is able to resume his duties.

This is a graphical lifespan timeline of presidents of the Navajo Nation.