The advisory commission advises the director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the Governor in the establishment of policy regarding matters affecting the faith-based and community organizations, including making recommendations to the Governor concerning the future of existing state programs and initiatives. Under Section 54-62-03, the seven-member advisory commission includes one member of the Legislative Assembly selected by the members of the Legislative Council representing the majority faction and one member of the Legislative Assembly selected by the members of the Legislative Council representing the minority faction.