(KNZA)--The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska will sponsor a candidates forum Saturday, October 7th for the three positions up for election on the Tribal Council.

The forum will begin at 1:00 at the George Ogden Building, in White Cloud.

The Tribal Elders are inviting all candidates to participate in the forum, which is scheduled for two hours.  Additional time will be allowed; if required, to give all candidates and tribal members an opportunity to answer or ask questions.

Tribal officials say the purpose of the forum is to give all candidates for the positions of chairman, secretary and member an equal opportunity to address a wide range of issues that impact the tribe.

The Tribal Council election will be held on Saturday, October 21st.