Is vested in the President of the Ho-Chunk Nation.The HCN Legislature holds bi-monthly legislative meetings and monthly district meetings.
There are a total of 24 legislative powers.Establish all expenditures by law and appropriate funds.Article V, Legislature retains the power to:.Annual meetings all eligible voters at least 18 years old.Actions by the General Council shall be binding.To review and reverse actions of the Judiciary, does not retain the power to review and reverse decisions.To review and reverse actions of the Legislature for legislative reconsideration.Article IV, General Council retains the power to:.The HCN is governed by a constitution that created four branches of government. Ho-Chunk Nation is the l argest employer in both Sauk and Jackson County employing roughly 3100 people. Additionally, large numbers of tribal members live in Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.Counties where HCN Trust Lands are located: Adams, Clark, Crawford, Dane, Eau Claire, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Marathon, Monroe, Sauk, Shawano, Vernon & Wood Counties in Wisconsin and also in the State of Illinois.The Ho-Chunk Nation is not located on one continuous land base, such as a reservation, but has scattered communities and acreage. There are currently 6,563 Ho-Chunk tribal members (as of 9/21/10) Family Resources for Learning during COVID-19.
