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Understanding the Election Process

Current Election & Nomination Opportunities

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EPA Tribal Partnership Groups

Upcoming Election & Nomination Opportunities (FY28 & FY29)

Tribal Representation & Elections

in EPA Region 10

W.O.I.A., through the Region 10 RTOC Consortium, provides administrative coordination for Region 10 RTOC and NTOC nomination and election activities in collaboration with EPA Region 10 and Tribal leadership.

This work includes distributing election announcements and nomination materials, communicating deadlines, coordinating ballots and election information, and supporting the announcement of results.

Elections and representative selections follow the applicable RTOC and NTOC governing documents and procedures, with eligible Tribal governments participating within their designated geographic areas.

Understanding the Election Process

Region 10 RTOC and NTOC representatives are selected through nomination and election procedures established by their respective governing documents.

Election announcements identify available positions, geographic representation, eligibility requirements, nomination deadlines, and applicable terms of service.

Following the nomination period, eligible nominations are reviewed and elections are coordinated as required. When a position is uncontested, the applicable governing procedures determine whether a ballot is necessary.

Election results and representative selections are communicated to participating Tribal governments following the completion of the process.

Interested in participating? 

Review the current election opportunities below for nomination forms, ballots, deadlines, and additional instructions.

For questions regarding nominations, candidate eligibility, election procedures, ballots, or upcoming election opportunities, contact the W.O.I.A. Tribal Leadership Program at ashley@region10rtoc.net.

Current Election & Nomination Opportunities

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)

Alaska

RTOC Alaska Position 1

Dear Tribal Leaders Letter | Nomination Form

(Closed as of Oct. 30, 2026)

Alaska Position 1 Nominees:

Brian Holter Jr. - Incumbent

Craig Tribal Association

Dr. Shanoy Anderson

Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska

Alaska Position 1 Election Ballot

(Voting Ends on Dec. 4, 2026)

Election results will be sent out in early December.

Term starts Jan. 1, 2027.

RTOC Alaska Position 2

Dear Tribal Leaders Letter | Nomination Form

(Closed as of Oct. 30, 2026)

Alaska Position 2 Uncontested Nomination

Appointed:



Raymond Paddock III

Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Term starts Jan. 1, 2027.

National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC)

Alaska

NTOC Alaska Position 1

Dear Tribal Leaders Letter | Nomination Form

(Nominations Close on Nov. 27, 2026)

Voting will conclude on Dec. 23, 2026

Term starts Jan. 1, 2027.

Election Eligibility Information & Resources

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)

Who is Eligible to Serve on the Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)?

Region 10 Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) Eligibility Document

Interested candidates and nominating Tribal governments should review the Region 10 RTOC Charter and the instructions accompanying each election announcement to confirm eligibility, nomination requirements, and term information.

RTOC Charter

National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC)

Who is Eligible to Serve on the National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC)?

National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC) Eligibility Document

Candidates should review the NTOC Charter and the applicable election announcement for complete eligibility, nomination, and authorization requirements.

NTOC Charter | NTOC Reference Guide | NTOC FY28 Budget & Priorities Recommendations

EPA Tribal Partnership Groups (TPG)

In addition to the RTOC and NTOC, Tribal representatives from EPA Region 10 participate in partnership groups and committees that address environmental programs, policies, and priorities affecting Tribal Nations.

These groups provide additional opportunities for Tribal engagement, collaboration, and representation on specific environmental issues.

Explore the partnership groups below to learn about their responsibilities, Region 10 representation, governing documents, and applicable nomination or election processes.

Please note: Eligibility, appointment procedures, election processes, and terms of service may differ among partnership groups.

National Tribal Air Association (NTAA)

National Tribal Water Council (NTWC)

National Tribal Science Council (NTSC)

Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC)

Tribal Waste & Response Steering Committee (TWAR-SC)

National Tribal Toxics Council (NTTC)

Tribal Exchange Network Group (TXG)

Questions About Tribal Partnership Groups?

Contact the Tribal Leadership Program: ashley@region10rtoc.net

Upcoming Election & Nomination Opportunities

Stay informed about upcoming opportunities to participate in Region 10 Tribal representation.

The following election schedules identify RTOC and NTOC positions anticipated to be included in the FY2028 and FY2029 election cycles. Current representatives and alternates are listed for reference.

Please Note: Listed representatives are current officeholders, not confirmed candidates for future terms. Election schedules, vacancies, nomination periods, and candidate eligibility will be confirmed through official election announcements.


Nomination forms and voting information will be made available as each election cycle approaches.

FY28 Elections

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)

Alaska

RTOC Alaska Position 3

Current Seat Holder:

Brianna Sherer

Native Village of Napaimute

Alternate:

Dan Gillikin

Native Village of Napaimute

Idaho

RTOC Idaho

Current Seat Holder:

Kelly Wright

Shoshone Bannock Tribes

Alternate:

Vacant

Western Washington

RTOC Western Washington

Current Seat Holder:

Todd Mitchell

Swinomish Tribal Community

Alternate:

Ann C. House

Quinault Indian Nation

National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC)

NTOC Alaska Position 2

Current Seat Holder:

Gayla Hoseth

Curyung Tribe

Alternate:

CaSandera Johnson

Curyung Tribe

NTOC Idaho, Eastern Washington, & Eastern Oregon

Current Seat Holder:

Samuel Penney

Nez Perce Tribe

Alternate:

Sierra Higheagle

Nez Perce Tribe

FY29 Elections

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)

Oregon

RTOC Oregon

Current Seat Holder:

Andrea Sumerau

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Alternate:



Marnie Keller

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

Eastern Washington

RTOC Eastern Washington

Current Seat Holder:

Cindy Marchand

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Alternate:

BJ Kieffer

Spokane Tribe of Indians

National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC)

NTOC Alaska Position 1

Current Seat Holder:

To Be Determined

Alternate:

Vacant

NTOC Western Oregon & Western Washington

Current Seat Holder:

Ginny Guzman-Ramos

The Tulalip Tribes

Alternate:

Vacant