Newly-elected Chickasaw Nation Legislative Secretary Dean McManus.
ADA, Okla. - Dean McManus, Ada, was recently named secretary of the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature for Fiscal Year 2011.
Mrs. McManus was elected secretary by the 13-member Legislature during its October session. The tribe’s fiscal year began Oct. 1.
"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 was re-elected to Pontotoc District Legislative seat 4 in 2008. She is currently serving her fourth term on the Chickasaw Legislature.
Mrs. McManus serves as the chairman of the legislature's Human Resource Committee. She has also served as Finance Committee chairman during her tenure.
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.
