The Chief and Council are responsible for:

1. Establishing the mission of Cold Lake First Nations, and monitoring how the administration implements the mission;
2. Representing and communicating the Cold Lake First Nations' mission to the membership of the Cold Lake First Nations, the community, goverments, funding agencies, foundations, and corporations;
3. Developing community awareness regarding the purpose of the Cold Lake First Nations;
4. Setting the long and short term goals of the Cold Lake First Nations;
5. Developing of the governance and operational policies of the Cold Lake First Nations, and monitoring how the administration implements the framework;
6. Providing accountability to the community and ensuring the continuity of the management and administration of the Cold Lake First Nations;
7. Monitoring goverment legislation and advising government of the impact of proposed policies;
8. Planning and conducting Band membership meetings;
9. Reporting to the Band members on the programs and services offered by the Cold Lake First Nations and future plans;
10. Participating in issue clarification and resolution;