The terms of the president and legislature are four years and the chief justice of the Supreme Court has a six-year term.The Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branch officials are all elected.They have the power to interpret and apply the Constitution and laws of the Ho-Chunk Nation.The judicial power of the HCN shall be vested in the Judiciary.Supreme Court-Chief Justice and Associate Justices.Traditional Court-traditional dispute resolutions, made up of Traditional Clan leaders.HCN Tribal Court-Chief Judge and Associate Judges.Represent the Ho-Chunk Nation on all matters that concern its interest and welfare.Call for Annual and Special Meetings of the General Council.Preside over meetings of the legislature.Execute and administer all laws of the Ho-Chunk Nation.Composed of any administrative departments created by the legislature, at present consists of Administration, Business, Education, Health, and Social Services, Heritage Preservation, Housing, Justice, Personnel, and Treasury.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.

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