The Council is responsible for furthering the aspirations and activities of the ISH, ensuring its efficient running and controlling its property and funds. ISH Council members are also Trustees of the Charity.
The Executive of the Council (Executive Committee) takes a critical role in helping the Council set policies and goals for the Society, and is delegated to act for the Council in the day-to-day activities of the Society, such as providing direction to the ISH Secretariat, of making the necessary arrangements for the next ISH Biennial Scientific and General Meetings and other scientific activities, of overseeing the work of all committees and working parties, and for giving final consideration for all nominations for membership.