The Council's powers include developing laws, codes, and ordinances and representing the Yavapai-Apache people in all matters concerning their health and welfare.

[6][7][8] In 2024, Tanya Lewis serves as the Chairwoman and Ricardo Pacheco is the Vice Chairman.

[6] The Yavapai–Apache Nation Indian Reservation, at 34°37′10″N 111°53′46″W / 34.61944°N 111.89611°W / 34.61944; -111.89611, consists of five non-contiguous parcels of land located in three separate communities in eastern Yavapai County.

[9] The two largest sections, 576 acres (233 ha) together – almost 90 percent of the reservation's territory, are in the town of Camp Verde (Yavapai: ʼMatthi:wa; Western Apache: Gambúdih[10]).

The Yavapai–Apache Nation operates the Cliff Castle Casino, a popular gaming, recreation, dining and lodging attraction in the Verde Valley.