The Governing Council of the Institute is the highest governance organ of the Institute and its principal policy- making arm. In this regard, it sets broad policy for the institute; approves annual work programmes and budgets, provides support for research, policy analysis and training programmes. The Council also oversees the recruitment and appointment of key management staff. Financial and policy oversight of the institute also fall under the purview of the Council. The 17-member board of the Institute has the President of the Senate as the Chairman and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as Alternate Chairman. The Members of the Council are as follows: