The Behchokö, Gamètì, Wekweetì and Whatì Community Governments were established on August 4th, 2005 as a result of the signing of the Tåîchô Agreement. It is an independent public government with powers and responsibilities similar to the municipal government of other NWT communities.

Tåîchô Community Government Act established the community government of Behchokö, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweetì, and describes their boundaries. This Act covers the composition and role of the community council, eligibility to vote, the duties of the chief, and it details the powers of these municipalities. A copy of the Act is available online from the Government of the Northwest Territories, or click here for the PDF copy.

The Tåîchô Community Government of Whatì is a municipal corporation with responsibilities for community planning, public works and community improvements.  Services also include public utilities such as water treatment, water delivery, sewage collection, and solid waste management.  Other municipal services include emergency response, fire & ambulance services, recreation facilities and programming, and bylaw enforcement.

The Community Government of Whati administers all lands within the corporate boundaries, and regulates land use and development through its Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, Land Leasing, and Development Permit processes.

A Community Government Council consists of 6 members of Council, led by a Chief, elected by Tåîchô citizens. Elections are every four years.