 Initially, the council had five members; it later grew to nine members and four advisors.During its existence, 18 people were members of the council, including Stasys Šilingas, attorney Mykolas Römeris, General Teodoras Daukantas, banker Vladas Jurgutis, mayor Jonas Vileišis, judge (was its chairman 1938–1940).The members were appointed and dismissed by the President upon a recommendation of the Prime Minister.