The Council is a body which acts as an intermediary between the Tonopah Community, and external bodies such as various county, state, and federal governments and agencies.

It has the responsibility and duty to research and study issues relevant to the community and to present the facts to the community at large.

It also has the purpose of:

Developing civic consciousness in the residents of the community, encouraging their active participation in constructive projects which will improve quality of life for all residents and visitors in the Tonopah area, and Maintaining the rural character of the area for the continued enjoyment of the residents and visitors in this western section of Maricopa County.