What form of government does the SMSC have?
The governing body of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is the General Council, which is composed of all enrolled members of the Tribe ages 18 and older qualified to vote in Community elections. The General Council delegates powers to the Business Council. The General Council elects a three-member Business Council every four years, as is mandated by the Tribal Constitution to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Community.