Work on the professional staff of a congressional office, federal agency, state or municipal government. The ALC supports qualified candidates of Arab descent or their spouses who are running for public office. A primary candidate able to demonstrate significant support documented by poll results or the amount of money raised. A primary candidate endorsed by a local Arab American-affiliated club or the majority of ALC members in his or her state. The council is governed by a volunteer executive board that reflects the regional, gender and partisan diversity of the membership.
Board members serve for at least two years and preside over the council's annual business meeting.
When required by local election board regulations or other campaign finance requirements, the ALC appoints regional representatives to serve as affiliates on its behalf. Contributions are disclosed as required by recipient campaigns and are not deductible for federal tax purposes.