Each Inuit Community Government will be headed by an AngajukKâk, who is the chief executive officer and mayor. While both Inuit and non-Inuit residents will be able to vote and serve as Community Councillors, the AngajukKâk must be an Inuk.

The Legislative Assembly of the regional Nunatsiavut Government will be based in Hopedale while the administrative centre will be Nain. Once the electoral system is up and running the President and members of the Assembly will be elected for four-year terms. The President can run for re-election but can serve no more than three terms.