The purpose of JTHCC is to promote and protect the health, education, economic and general welfare of its community members and of their children; to administer services as may contribute to the social, traditional, cultural and economic development for the members; and to govern, conduct and manage the affairs and property of the Council.
JTHCC is governed by an elected council dedicated to serving the needs of the Juneau tribal community and is led by seven
officers.
The number of JTHCC council members is based on the population of Tlingit & Haida tribal citizens residing within the City and Borough of Juneau.
Representation is determined as one Council Member for every 150 individuals, or fraction thereof, as verified by the certified membership list provided by CCTHITA.
Currently, JTHCC has 47 council members.
JTHCC council members may also concurrently serve as delegates who represent JTHCC at CCTHITA’s Annual General Assembly. The number of Community Council members serving as Delegates is determined by CCTHITA’s bylaws.
For the current term, this is set at 25 Delegates. Council
members receiving the highest votes who are not CCTHITA employees may serve as Delegates to Central Council
Together, the council oversees programs, events, and resources that uplift and serve our tribal members. Each council member and officer shall serve for a term of two (2) years, or until their successors are elected and seated.
Regular Council Meetings are held September through May on the second Thursday of the month.
The JTHCC annual meeting is held in March.
JTHCC maintains an Executive Committee comprised of the Community Council’s officers and three (3) At-Large Council Members. The Executive Committee is authorized to conduct the affairs of the Council between meetings, fix the hour and place of meetings, make recommendations to the Council, and perform such other duties as are specified in the Constitution.
Current At-Large Executive Committee Members include:
JTHCC has five standing committees authorized by the JTHCC Constitution. Each committee is comprised of five members. Other committees such as special or new standing committees may be appointed from time to time by the President, the Council, or Executive Officers as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the Council.
Standing Committee members are appointed by the President, with certain positions designated by the Constitution.
Composed of the Treasurer and four members appointed by the President. The primary function of the committee is to review the proposed budget and recommend its approval to the full Tribal Council.
The primary function of this committee is to plan the annual Council goals and objectives for the following calendar year. All members are appointed by the President.
In addition to the five appointed committee members, this committee also includes the SEARHC board representative. The primary function of the committee is to ensure that JTHCC tribal members have access to quality health care, social service resources, and that Native youth in Juneau have equal opportunity for obtaining a successful education in a safe and secure environment.
