The Lower Elwha Tribal Council, or Business Committee, consists of five elected officials serving three year,
overlapping terms. In balloting held one week after the annual May general election, the Chairperson is elected 
by all eligible voters, over 18, for a one-year term. The Business Committee has full and ultimate responsibility 
for management of all tribal programs operating on an annual budget.



 Chairwoman, Frances G. Charles

  Vice-Chairman, Phillip L. Charles Jr.

 Secretary & Treasurer, Verna Henderson

 Council Member, Dennis Sullivan

 Council Member, Russell Hepfer