Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians occupies a 5,000-acre reservation in Valley Center, CA. Recognized in 1875 as a sovereign government by the United States of America, the Rincon Band has powers equal to a city, county, or state. Rincon has a “Trust Relationship” with the federal government, and, like state governments, is responsible for enforcing all applicable federal laws on the reservation, from environmental to taxation.

Rincon Tribal Council members, which include a Chair, Vice Chair, and three Council members, are elected by a majority vote of tribal members. The Tribal Council is vested with executive, legislative and judicial authority for the Tribe under the Articles of Association, exercises sovereign jurisdiction over Reservation lands, and protects and promotes the welfare of our tribal members.