ADA, Okla., - Dean McManus, Ada, was re-elected as secretary of the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature for Fiscal Year 2012.
Mrs. McManus was elected secretary by the 13-member Legislature during its October 21 session. She was elected to the post for the second consecutive year by acclamation. The tribe's fiscal year began Oct. 1, 2011.
"Mrs. McManus has worked for more than 30-years serving the Chickasaw people in a variety of roles," said Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby. "She is dedicated to working towards the betterment of the Chickasaw Nation."
Mrs. McManus was re-elected to Pontotoc District Legislative seat 4 in 2011. She is currently serving her fifth term on the Chickasaw Legislature.
"It is a great honor to be elected to this position by my peers. I am blessed to represent the Chickasaw people," said Mrs. McManus.
Mrs. McManus also serves as the chairman of the legislature's Human Resource Committee. She previously served as Finance Committee chairman.
Mrs. McManus began working with the Chickasaw Nation in 1975 as a Community Health Representative and served the Chickasaw people in various positions for more than 24 years.
Mrs. McManus is also active in her community, serving on the several community-service boards and councils.
