Administratively, the island is a province of the Valparaíso Region and contains a single commune ("comuna"). Both the province and the commune are called "Isla de Pascua" and encompass the whole island and its surrounding islets and rocks, plus Isla Salas y Gómez, some to the east. The provincial governor is appointed by the President of the Republic. The municipal administration is located in Hanga Roa, led by a mayor and a six-member municipal council, all directly elected for a four-year mandate.