It meets monthly and is charged with devising the SNP's national political strategy to help to deliver the party's aims.
Ian Hudghton succeeded Winnie Ewing as party president in 2005.
[1] In 2020, Michael Russell was elected president by the NEC over other candidates Craig Murray and Corri Wilson.
[2] The internal election was impacted by the Common Weal Group (CWG) which advocated more transparency and a greater role for members.
[3][4] In 2021, the NEC approved of the Bute House Agreement between the SNP and the Greens.