The Council comprises of an elected Mayor, Speaker, Chief Whip, Councillors (including 10 Traditional Leaders), executive committee and several implementation committees.
The Mhlontlo is governed by a 53-member council which amongst others have the power to:
Mhlontlo Local Municipality is an administrative area in the OR Tambo District of Eastern Cape in South Africa. Mhlontlo was a King of the Pondomise people during the 19th century.