Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

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Tribal Government

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Government

The Tribal Council (the Council) of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (the Pueblo), is the traditional governing body of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo exercising all inherent governmental power, fiscal authority and tribal sovereignty as recognized in sections 101 and 104 of the August 18, 1987 Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Restoration Act, 101 Stat. 666 Public Law No. 100-89.

2010 Business Council with Cacique Bustamante

The Pueblo's Tribal Government is comprised of a Traditional Council. Elected Council seats include a Governor, a Lieutenant Governor, an Aguacil (bailiff or sheriff), and four Council Members. The Council acts as a governing body and approves all major strategic decisions. The Governors also provide administrative oversight of Tribal operations and business.

2010 Tribal Council

Additional Council seats include a Cacique (Chief) and a Capitan de Guerra (War Captain). These positions are also elected, but are life-long terms. The Cacique and War Captain provide spiritual and traditional guidance.

The Tribe is governed by oral tradition as well as the Tribal Code of Laws enforced by the Tribal Police Department and upheld by the Tribal Court. The Tribal Governors and Tribal Council Offices are housed in the administrative offices.

Tribal Governors with Cacique

Cacique

Santiago Bustamante

Governors

Frank Paiz, Governor

Carlos Hisa, Lt. Governor

Cacique with Aguacil and War Captian

2010 Tribal Council Traditional Leadership

Javier Loera, War Captain

Joe Sierra Jr., Aguacil

Council Members with Cacique

2010 Tribal Council Members