Committees & Working Groups
Standing committees, working groups, and special rapporteurs carry out the Council's mandate between plenary sessions.
Plenary
The supreme decision-making body of all Full Members.
Steering Committee
Seven Full Members elected for three years; governs between sessions.
Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson
Preside over sessions and represent the Council.
Secretary-General & Secretariat
Chief administrative officer and professional staff.
Nominating Committee
Three independent external experts
Conducts the global search and recommends candidates for membership.
Ethics Committee
Three Full Members elected by the Plenary
Enforces the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest, investigates violations, and recommends sanctions.
Standing Committee on Research and Analysis
Full Members with research responsibility
Initiates, reviews, and approves Deliverables; oversees scoping and peer review.
Editorial Board
At least seven members with recognised expertise
Manages peer review and publication of all research and doctrines.
Implementation Committee
Full Members with monitoring responsibility
Monitors compliance with the outcomes of Forums and Roundtables; issues quarterly compliance reports.
Awards Committee
Five members appointed by the Chair
Evaluates nominations for the Council's awards and distinctions.
Working Groups
Address specific thematic issues — such as extradition, sanctions abuse, and digital surveillance — and produce expert opinions, technical guidelines, and model legislation.
Special Rapporteurs
Appointed for up to two years to conduct independent investigations with full autonomy within their mandate.
Audit and Ethics Review Panel
Five members appointed by the ARGA Executive Board with no prior affiliation to the Council; conducts annual independent reviews and publishes oversight reports.
Data Protection Officer
Functionally independent; oversees the confidentiality and data-handling framework.