Piscataway Tribal Council
The Piscataway Tribal Council is a provisional governing body elected to serve the tribe until state and federal recognition are obtained. Among its duties are:
Mervin Savoy is currently the only active member of the tribal council. The other six seats on the council were declared vacant as part of a community resolution in April 2009. Plans for a special election are currently being formulated by an Elections Committee, headed by Corey Newman, which is to present its proposal by the end of 2009.
- Pursuing state and federal recognition
- Developing a tribal constitution
- Creating council by-laws
- Administering the general business of the tribe
Mervin Savoy is currently the only active member of the tribal council. The other six seats on the council were declared vacant as part of a community resolution in April 2009. Plans for a special election are currently being formulated by an Elections Committee, headed by Corey Newman, which is to present its proposal by the end of 2009.
