The Tribal Senate shall be composed of nine (9) members, elected from the two (2) Legislative Tribal Districts of the Tribe are responsible with setting tribal policies, creating government programs and committed working towards self-determination. The Vice President of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians serves as Chair of the Senate.
Members of the Tribal Senate
Steven Ortega Sr., Chair of Senate
Berta Pleitez, Secretary
Austin Martin
William “Bill” Gonzalez
Cathy Salas
Salina Salas
Micheal Ortega
Darlene Villaseñor
Tribal Senate Standing Committees
The following are the Standing Committees of the Tribal Senate:
- Legislative Committee
- Business Committee
- Human Resources
- Land Development Committee
- Tribal Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
- Education and Cultural Learning Committee
- Health Care Committee
- Finance Committee