Governor:

Chief William Nicholas

The Governor, or Sakom, holds the sole responsibility of carrying out the policy decisions of the Council. All Executive and Administrative responsibility pertaining to Tribal Government Operations flows through this position. Only through the absence of the Governor, a general incapacity or conflict of interest shall the Lieutenant Governor, Leptanet, exercise Sakom powers.

2006 to Present:     

      Tribal Governor- Passamaquoddy Tribe

                 Responsibilities include management and oversight all Indian Township tribal programs including Health Service, Fire & Police, Education, Utilities, Infrastructure, Education, and Housing as well as interactions with State and Federal Government Agencies.

2002 – 2006               

Tribal Council Member- Passamaquoddy Tribe

1998 – 2006             

  Indian Township Tribal Game Warden Service

Responsible for implementing and monitoring fish and wildlife management programs and game regulations on Tribal lands encompassing 150,000 acres in Northern Maine.

                                    Completed State of Maine Advanced Warden Program in 2000.

1997 – 1998               

Indian Township Police Department, Public Safety Officer

Responsible for enforcing all public safety laws on Indian Township Reservation.

1995 – 1997               

State of Maine, Drug Enforcement Agency, Augusta, ME; Drug Enforcement Agent

Completed Federal Drug Enforcement Academy program in 1996

1988 – 1995               

Indian Township Police Department, Public Safety Officer

Completed State of Maine Criminal Justice Academy program in 1988.