Crow chairperson
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The Crow Nation elects biannually a Chairman of the Crow Tribal Council; the government of the Crow Nation. In 2001, the term of office was extended to a four year term.
The current Chairman is Carl Venne. The Chairman serves as chief executive officer, speaker of the council, and majority leader of the Crow Tribal Counil. The constitutional changes of 2001 created a three branch government. The Chairman serves as the head of the executive branch, which includes the offices of Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary and the tribal offices and departments of the Crow Tribal Administration. Notable Chairmen were Clara Nomee, Edison Real Bird, and Robert Yellowtail.
See list of Crow Tribal Administrations.
| Chairmen of the Crow Tribal Council; the Government of the Crow Nation In 2001, the Crow Tribal Council by voice vote passed a measure to establish a three branch government. |
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| The Chairman of the Crow Nation | ||
| Name | Term | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Saco | 1920–1921 | |
| James Carpenter | 1921–1927 | |
| William Bends | 1927–1934 | |
| Hartford Bear Claw | 1934–1938 | |
| Charles Yarlott | 1938–1941 | |
| Henry Pretty On Top | 1941–1946 | |
| Robert "Robbie" Yellowtail | 1946–1954 | |
| William Wall | 1954–1956 | |
| Edward "Posie" Whiteman | 1956–1960 | |
| John Cummings | 1960–1964 | |
| John Wilson | 1964–1966 | |
| Edison Real Bird | 1966–1972 | Amended tribal constitution to tribal businesses(e.g. Sun Lodge Motel, Big Horn Carpet Mill, Crow Agency Teepee campground, etc.) |
| David Stewart | 1972–1974 | |
| Patrick Stands Over Bull | 1974–1977 | Removed after a successful impeachment by the Crow Tribal Council |
| Forrest Horn | 1977–1982 | |
| Donald Stewart | 1982–1986 | |
| Richard Real Bird | 1986-1990 | Defeated in election against Secretary Clara Nomee |
| Clara (White Hip) Nomee | 1990–2000 | Longest serving Chairman of the Crow Nation; The first woman Chairman; third woman official |
| Clifford Birdinground | 2000–2002 | Resigned from office after federal indictments |
| Vincent Goes Ahead | 2002 | Acting Chairman |
| Carl Venne | November 11, 2002-November 2004 | Current Chairman; elected to fill remaining term after Chairman Birdinground's resignation |
| Carl Venne | 2004– | Reelected to the Chairman of the executive branch |
