The Advisory Council is established in accordance with Section 12 of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Act and includes the following:
By virtue of his/her position:
- The Clerk of the Executive Council (Chair), Krista Quinlan
- The Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador, The Honourable Deborah Fry
- The Speaker of the House of Assembly, The Honourable Derek Bennett
- The Chancellor of Memorial University, Earl Ludlow
In addition,
- 2 individuals who are members of the Order who are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, each for a term of 3 years
- Jim Burton
- Sterling Peyton
and
- not more than 2 individuals appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, chosen from a list of recommended candidates through the Public Service Commission, each for a term of 3 years.
- Lori Anne Companion
- William Mahoney