The Town government is composed of a mayor and six council members, each with a four year term. Council terms are staggered, with three council members being elected every two years. The mayor is elected every four years. The chief administrative officer of the Town is the Town Manager, who also acts as Clerk to the Council. The Town Manager is appointed

Correspondence to the Mayor or any Council Member may be addressed to the Town Office, 6150 Community Drive, Chincoteague Island, Virginia 23336. The Mayor and Council do not maintain regular office hours.

The Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers located at 6150 Community Drive.  All meetings of the Town Council are open to public and are handicap accessible.

Mayor John H. Tarr Term: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012	Vice Mayor Ellen W. Richardson Term: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Councilman John N. Jester, Jr. Term: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012	Councilwoman Nancy Conklin Term: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012
Councilman John H. Howard Term: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012	Councilman Terry Howard Term: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Councilman Eugene "Tripp" Muth Term: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014