Tribal Consultation
To improve communication and consideration of the needs of tribes, Governor Edmund "Jerry" Brown issued
Executive Order (EO) B-10-11
in 2011, which established the Governor's Office of the Tribal Advisor and required all state agencies and
departments to encourage early consideration, communication, and consultation with tribes when developing
legislation, guidelines, regulations, rules, or policies on matters that affect tribes and their communities.
In 2019, Governor Gavin C. Newsom issued
EO N-15-19,
which reaffirmed the previous executive order and added a formal apology to California Native Americans
for atrocities committed by the state against Native Americans during early statehood. This marked a major
step forward in California's commitment to acknowledge past wrongdoings and build relationships with tribes.
The Department of Real Estate's Tribal Liaison is Staci Washington, see her contact information below:
Staci Washington
California Department of Real Estate
651 Bannon Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95811
TribalConsultation@dre.ca.gov
The Executive Order also established that all state departments shall adopt a Tribal Consultation
Policy. The Department of Real Estate's Consultation Policy can be seen here.
To join DRE's Tribal Consultation Email list, please send a request to
TribalConsultation@dre.ca.gov
In addition, please click here for additional information on
any regulation that DRE has proposed and has noticed with the Office of Administrative Law.
Additional Information
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Tribal Consultation Webpage
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Tribal Consultation Policy
The Governor's Office of the Tribal Advisor
Executive Order B-10-11
Executive Order N-15-19
California Truth & Healing Council
California Truth & Healing Council FAQs
California Truth & Healing Council Meetings
