The AST Media Department is responsible for the distribution of information to Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. The goal is to alert members to the news, events, services and activities of the Tribe through a wide range of media. The Media office produces the Absentee Shawnee News, the official newspaper of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Among the Shawnee, the official podcast of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, social media management and event marketing.
The Legislative/Executive Branch consist of five members: the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, and Representative, all of whom are elected through referendum elections. This committee has both legislative and executive powers. Each Executive Committee Member is elected to serve a four-year term. The Executive Committee meets on a monthly basis. It is the Executive Committee’s responsibility to set policy, administer government programs and execute the will of the overall tribal membership.
