The HCN Legislature holds bi-monthly legislative meetings and monthly district meetings.There are a total of 24 legislative powers.Establish all expenditures by law and appropriate funds.
The HCN is governed by a constitution that created four branches of government. Ho-Chunk Nation is the l argest employer in both Sauk and Jackson County employing roughly 3100 people. The Ho-Chunk Nation is not located on one continuous land base, such as a reservation, but has scattered communities and acreage. There are currently 6,563 Ho-Chunk tribal members (as of 9/21/10)