Mission Statement

Under the direction of Tribal Council, the Tribal Clerk’s office is resolved to be responsive to the Tribal Membership with a high standard for administrative integrity.


Tribal Clerk Contact Information

Toll Free Number: 800-225-8172

Fax Number: 989-775-4094

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Office of the Tribal Clerk
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
7070 East Broadway Street
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

2009 Primary & General Election Timeline

August 5- September 8 Candidate Packets available at the Tribal Clerk’s Office

  • September 8 Deadline for Candidates to turn in Petitions

  • September 11 Last day to register to vote for the Primary Election

  • September 14 Deadline for Candidates to meet all aspects of the qualifications
    to be place on the final list of Candidates.

  • September 15 Final Candidate List Posted

  • September 21 Absentee Ballots for Primary Election available in the office and mailed.

  • October 2 Last day to register to vote for the General Election

  • October 12 - 5:15 pm--Certification of Voting Machines

  • October 13 Primary Election Day—Polls will be open from 8 am until 8 pm.

  • October 19 Absentee Ballots for General Election available in the office and mailed.

  • November 2 - 5:15 pm--Certification of Voting Machines

  • November 3 General Election Day—Polls will be open from 8 am until 8 pm.