December 31 is the deadline to submit intent to run for a tribal council position. Letters of intent should be submitted to the tribal office and include the position you are interested in running for, a photo, bio, and brief statement on your involvement in the MNI community and why you want to hold office. Elections will occur in early spring and outcomes will be announced at the spring general meeting. Open positions include chief and vice-chief running mate (4 year term) and one open at-large tribal council member (4 year term).