The Council is composed of the President of the World Assembly of Delegates, the Vice-President, the Past President and six Delegates representing all the regions, all elected (with the exception of the former President) for a three-year term. The Council represents the Assembly during the interval between General Sessions.

The Council meets at  least twice a year in Paris to examine technical and administrative matters and, in particular, the working programme and the proposed budget to be presented to the Assembly.