Odaawaa-Zaaga’iganiing, the Lac Courte Oreilles Band, will sustain our heritage, preserving our past, strengthening our present, and embracing our future. We will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth. We will provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.
The Board Members promote the general welfare to the Band and to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Constitution and Bylaws.
The current Board consists of (Pictured L-R) Secretary/Treasurer Michelle Beaudin, Chairman Gary “Little Guy” Clause, Jordan St. Germaine, Lorraine Gouge, Vice Chairman William Trepanier, Janet Quaderer, and Don Carley.The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board is an elected body of seven representatives who act as the governing authority of the Band and it’s tribal membership.
The tribal governing board members are elected to serve four-year terms with elections staggered every two years. Most recently, Jordan St. Germaine, Don Carley, Janet Quaderer, and Lorraine Gouge were elected in June 2025. Board members Gary “Little Guy” Clause, William Trepanier and Michelle Beaudin are up for re-election in June of 2027.
Following each election, the Board chooses a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer from within its members.