The Matamata-Piako District Council is made up of twelve elected members from three wards - Te Aroha, Morrinsville and Matamata. There are three Councillors from Te Aroha, four from Morrinsville and four Matamata, and a Mayor who may be from any town within the district.

• The Council meets once a month, their role includes:
• Setting major policy such as Council’s 10 year plan;
• Appointing and monitoring the performance of the Chief Executive;
• Approving major contracts;
• Making decisions on matters that aren’t delegated to committees or council staff;
• Determining Council’s committee structure, membership and delegations;
• And building iwi relationships.