Tribal Government
The tribe adopted a constitution and organized a modern government in1827. In 1865 the State of North Carolina assured the permanent residence of the Cherokees. In 1868, a general council of the Eastern Cherokees was held to form a Tribal Government. Nimrod Jarrett Smith was the clerk of the Council. On December 1, 1870, the new government was inaugurated.

Tribal Council 

The Council members represented Birdtown, Painttown, Wolftown, Yellow Hill, Big Cove and Snowbird.There are twelve council members. View the listing and contact information for council members HERE.