The Advisory Council is made up of twenty-one private sector and four public sector member organizations that represent specific industries or agencies that operate abroad. Private sector members are selected from OSAC's constituency and normally serve for two to three years. More than fifty U.S. companies and organizations have already served on the Council. Member organizations designate representatives to work on the Council. These representatives provide the direction and guidance to develop programs that most benefit the U.S. private sector overseas.
Representatives meet quarterly and staff committees tasked with specific projects.
Current committees include Transnational Crime, Country Council Support, Protection of Information and Technology, and Security Awareness and Education. One of OSAC's primary goals is to develop and maintain an effective security communication network through cooperation. In 1994, OSAC played a significant role in discussions regarding amendment of the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property Statute. OSAC also is working to reduce international pirating and counterfeiting of U.S. products. OSAC also had a voice in the International Crime Control Act of 1996 and the Economic Espionage Act of 1996.