The Judiciary Branch is comprised of three separate divisions, the Peacemaker, Appellate and Surrogate courts. Members are elected for staggered, four-year terms. The Legislative Branch is led by a 16-member Tribal Council, comprised of an equal number of representatives from the Cattaraugus and Allegany territories. The next scheduled election will take place in November 2018, with the presidency to be filled by an Allegany representative. Leadership also rotates back and forth between residents of the Cattaraugus and Allegany territories every two years. The Seneca constitution allows leaders to serve multiple, but not consecutive terms. The Executive Branch leadership includes a president, treasurer and clerk, each elected for two year terms. The Nation’s constitution provides for a multi-branch system of government that is comprised of elected Executive and Legislative branches, and an elected Judicial branch. The modern day Seneca Nation is a true democracy whose constitution was established in 1848. Training & Employment Resource Center (TERC).

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