Timothy N. Rhodd

Chairman Timothy N. Rhodd was born in Falls City, Nebraska and has been a long-time resident of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Reservation. He grew up attending all three school systems where he graduated from Falls City, Nebraska. He later attended Highland Community College where he studied Business and Agriscience. His passion is in ag, specifically regenerative agriculture with a focus on Food Sovereignty. After many years of service on the Executive Committee and recognition for his efforts in building a brighter future for the Tribe by diversifying economic development ventures, Chairman Rhodd was elected to his first tenure as Tribal Secretary in October 2007, and then elected as the Tribal Chairman, serving consecutive terms.

As Tribal Chairman, Tim has assumed the duties of presiding over official tribal meetings, serving as the tribal spokesman, preserving tribal heritage, overseeing the day-to-day government operations and maintaining government-to-government relationships. He has developed various relationships with outside government officials from the States of Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, to Washington, D.C.

Recent successes of Chairman Rhodd include revamping the tribal government structure, implementing new ordinances (tribal laws), updating government policies, incorporating efficiency measures within the government, expanding tribal enterprises, and building a tribal economy while keeping our community safe during the COVID 19 Pandemic. Chairman Rhodd envisions the Tribe focusing on education, trade school ,maintaining a healthy business plan for future generations, diversification and tribal self-sufficiency.

The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Tribal Council and of the general membership meetings and make copies available to the membership upon request.

Maintain the general membership rolls.

Act as the official custodian of all Tribal records including but not limited to: Tribal enrollment records; original Tribal Council Ordinances and Resolutions; minutes of Tribal Council meetings; real property records pertaining to the Reservation.

Act as the official agent of the Tribe for purposes of service of process.

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