The Shonto Community Governance operates and adheres to the following principles:
Mission Statement
To improve the management, services and decision making of the Local Chapter Government to enhance and improve the quality of life for the community people; and create an environment conductive to efficient, effective, accountable and responsible form or government including the development of socio-economic growth, health, education, safety and land use.
Vision Statement
The Shonto [Chapter] Community will be self-sufficient with a strong local government; a place where farming and grazing activities are in balance with residential needs, and where traditional Navajo way of life is balanced with modern opportunities. The Community will have housing, employment, and recreational opportunities, which will allow members to stay in the community and maintain strong family ties.
The Community Goal
Is “to implement a pro-active scenario informed by local governance and control of resources for sustained community well-being” with Objectives organized under six focus areas:
1) physical place;
2) economic system;
3) environmental;
4) society;
5) local government;
6) symbols.
Officials
President, Roland Smallcanyon
Vice-President, Marsha Greyeyes
Secretary-Treasurer, Robert K. Black, Jr.
D2GCM, Brittany Hunt
Representatives
North, Cheryl Cole
East, Irene Dayzie
South, Stanley Yazzie
West, Winnifred Bronston
Administration
Manager, Elizabeth Whitethorne-Benally
Administrative Assistant, Arlinda B. Mailboy
Office Specialist, Fawn L. Yazzie
Maintenance, Calvin Cly