The Native Village of King Island is organized under the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) and has a federally recognized Constitution and By-Laws. The Constitution establishes a seven member IRA Council as the village governing body. Council members are elected by the enrolled members of the Native Village of King Island who are eighteen years old or older. Council member qualifications and election procedures are governed by an election ordinance passed by the membership. Elections are held every year as the Council members seated have two year terms. The Council hires all employees, which includes office clerical and administrative personnel. There is currently 489 members enrolled to King Island Native Community. King Island Native Community IRA Council meets once a month.