The governing body of the Native Village of Emmonak is the Tribal Council. The Tribal Council is composed of seven members who are each elected by Emmonak’s Tribal Citizens to a three-year term. Elections are held annually in October.
To be eligible to serve on the Tribal Council, a person must be at least 18 years old, be an enrolled Tribal Citizen in the Native Village of Emmonak and not have a criminal record. Candidates must also be willing to undergo a criminal background check.