The Council meets bi-monthly to discuss the cooperative efforts of its member governments. Where feasible, requirements of several agencies are consolidated to achieve savings through economies of scale.

All local governments, including chartered municipalities, local public agencies, boards, and other authorities in Hillsborough County are eligible to participate with the authority for sharing contracts derived from two special acts of the Florida Legislature enacted during the 1969 legislative session (Sections 69-1112 and 69-1119, Laws of Florida).