The elected system Tla-o-qui-aht follows is comprised of a 11 Councillors and 1 Chief Councillor. This body serves a 4 year term to office.

Chief & Council have regular duly convened meetings to conduct the needs and services of the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation. Chief and Council work very closely with the Chief Executive Officer to maintain the vision, and mandate of this elected leadership.

Together these two systems plan, strategize, analyze, policies, procedures, and projects. After which the Administration handles implementing and operation thereof.

Councillor
- Francis Frank

Councillor
- Desmond Tom

Councillor
- Anna Masso

Councillor
-  Allison Howard

Councillor
- Remi Tom

Councillor
- John Williams

Councillor
-  Joe Curley

Councillor
-  Roberta Tom

Councillor
- Catherine Williams