The Advisory Committee is composed of the chairpersons of National Committees, International Committees and Affiliated Organisations. The chairperson is elected for three years and must be a member of ICOM. The vice-chairperson must be a member of the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee meets once a year and examines all matters relating to the policy, programme, procedures and finances of ICOM and reports its observations to the Executive Council. ICOM members may participate as observers in the meetings of the Advisory Committee.