In the Cattlemen's Union, a Council manages the organisation.
Members elect their Councillors every year by direct postal ballot of all members.
Councillors terms are restricted to three consecutive years and policy decisions are by direct membership voting at Annual General Meetings. An effective Branch and Regional Structure for the Cattlemen's Union ensures prompt action on all issues, be they local, state, national or international. The Cattlemen's Union works for its members, at their direction. Every member has the right to have a say, from Branch Meetings to the Annual General Meeting. The committee structure of the Cattlemen's Union ensures that it is strictly member run.