The City of Isle of Palms was incorporated in 1953. Today, the municipality operates under a City Council form of government consisting of the Mayor and eight Council members. Candidates for office run in non-partisan, at-large elections for staggered four year terms.
| Isle of Palms Environmental Advisory Committee | Katie Miars |
| Isle of Palms Beach Preservation Committee | David Cohen |
| Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors | Jimmy Ward |
| Charleston Visitors Bureau (CVB) | John Bogosian |
| Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester Council of Governments (CBDCOG) | Bev Miller |