Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee
The Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee signals a new level of attention to Government-to-Government relationship between HHS and Indian Tribal Governments.
The STAC’s primary purpose is to seek consensus, exchange views, share information, provide advice and/or recommendations; or facilitate any other interaction related to intergovernmental responsibilities or administration of HHS programs, including those that arise explicitly or implicitly under statute, regulation or Executive Order. This purpose will be accomplished through forums, meetings and conversations between Federal officials and elected Tribal leaders in their official capacity (or their designated employees or national associations with authority to act on their behalf).
More information:
- STAC Announcement Press Release
- Secretary's Letter to Tribal Leaders
- STAC Charter
- STAC Rules of Order
- STAC Members
The inaugural meeting of the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee in December 2010.
Left to right: Anselm Roanhorse, Navajo Alternate; Arch Super, California Delegate; Steve Ortiz, Oklahoma Delegate; Cheryl Frye-Cromwell, Nashville Alternate; Ann Lindroth, Portland Alternate; Tony Reider, Aberdeen Alternate; Ken Lucero, At Large Delegate; Secretary Sebelius; Jace Kills Back, Billings Delegate; Robbie McGhee, At Large Delegate; Cheryl Kennedy, Portland Delegate; Reno Franklin, At Large Delegate; Melanie Knight, Oklahoma Alternate; Gary Hayes, Albuquerque Alternate; Buford Rolin, Nashville Delegate; and David Kwail, Phoenix Alternate.