The present Act establishes the community government of Behchoko, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweetì, and describes their boundaries. This Act covers the composition and role of the community council, eligibility to vote, the duties of the chief, and it details the powers of these municipalities.

The present Regulations are made under section 66 of the Petroleum Resources Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the levying of royalties for oil exploitations. The text – consisting of 23 sections – deals with the following aspects: interpretation, prescribed royalties, exemption, payment of prescribed royalty, deferral of royalty, certification of an abandonment and restoration royalty trust, return allowance, certification of qualified petroleum exploration expenses, reports and returns, interests, penalties and refunds.

The present Act provides the Government of the Northwest Territories with authority related to the disposition and use of land, including the disposition of subsurface minerals. Furthermore, it provides the Government of the North West Territories with the authority to lease and sell land, and sets out prohibitions on trespass and the unauthorized use of public lands.