It is a federation of the eleven regional parties in England and the English branch of the youth and student organisation.

The English Council Executive is elected annually in November, and takes office on 1 January of each year: The English Liberal Democrats is a federation of the eleven regional parties which follow the boundaries of the English Regions, with the exception of South East England and South West England which are each divided into two regional parties.

[13] Each regional party is governed by a conference and AGM held in the autumn of every year.

[18] Chairs are elected in November and take office on 1 January the following year for a two-year term.

They are eligible to stand for re-election, but must not serve as Chair for more than four years in a six-year period.