About ACT Councils

Participating in a council is a great way to get engaged with ACT and network with members in the same field and/or similar interests around the country.

Members can belong to as many councils simultaneously as they wish; there is no limit.

Councils are led by member volunteers who are elected to serve two-year terms. Council leaders, in coordination with council members, develop annual work plans based on their charters that focus their activities to advance issues of interest. Each year, councils create a topic-specific resource, which provides deeper industry understanding and shares best practices. Councils also host sessions every year at the International Conference.


2025-2026 Council leader elections

Council leader elections begin on Monday, October 21 and end on November 1. Please visit the Chapter and Council elections page for statements and bios of nominees for the 2025-2026 council elections. 

Please note that the Carpool, Micromobility, Transit, and TMA/TMO Councils are exempt from this process for the upcoming term.


Current Councils

Council Handbook