Election Board
The UKB Election Board is an independent and autonomous agency of the United Keetoowah Band. It is comprised of five Keetoowah tribal members that are selected to uphold the integrity of the tribe and assure that candidates adhere to the 2024 UKB Election Ordinance.
The UKB Tribal Council shall, by resolution, approve three individuals to serve on the Election Board. The three approved members of the Board shall submit for Council approval the names of at least two additional individuals to serve alongside them.
The board is funded by Council each election year in an amount sufficient to fulfill its duties under the 2024 Election Ordinance. The board possesses the duties and powers hereinafter mentioned, and shall conduct all elections in compliance with the 2024 Election Ordinance and in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.
In 2024, all nine district representative seats are up for election. The four officer positions will be up for re-election in 2024.