Totonicapán is one of the few territories where indigenous authorities exercise power, divided in 48 cantons, lead by community mayors and a President who serves as the mediator in case of conflicts and as the spokesperson when it is necessary to dialogue beyond the community. 
Totonicapán ni miongoni mwa maeneo machache ambayo mamlaka za wazawa zina nguvu, zilizogawanywa katika majimbo 48 yanayoongozwa na Mameya pamoja na Rais ambaye anafanya kazi kama mpatanishi endapo kutatokea migogoro na pia kama mzungumzaji mkuu endapo kutakuwa na majadiliano ya nje ya wanajamii.