These Cuadrillas were set up during the 16th century, and today stand as follows: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Salvatierra, Ayala, Laguardia-Rioja Alavesa, Aņana, Zuya and Campezo-Montaņa Alavesa.

Each elects a President from among the Mayors of its townships, whose duties include the administration of local services: water supply, electricity, waste disposal, urban planning, the promotion of agriculture and industry and the social and cultural development of each area.