The membership of the National Council consists of:
- Delegates elected by Girl Scout councils who are registered through their local council
- Delegates from USA Girl Scouts Overseas
- Members of the National Board of Directors
- Members of the National Board Development Committee
- Past Presidents of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
- Other persons who are elected by the National Council
At least four-fifths of the entire body of delegates must be from local councils and from USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
Source: Constitution/ARTICLE IV/THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Membership