Article 16 of the Constitution of Indonesia authorise the president to establish an advisory council to support its daily administration.

The law specifies the powers and authorities of the council, as well as its membership, remunerations, and working procedures.

Members of the advisory council are allowed to attend daily cabinet meetings and to join presidential entourage on a working or a state visit.

On 13 December 2019, President Joko Widodo inaugurates 9 individuals to fill the council for 2019–2024 term, with Wiranto designated as the chairman.

The members of the advisory council were Sidarto Danusubroto, Yusuf Kartanegara, Hasyim Muzadi (2015–2017), Agum Gumelar (2018–2019), Suharso Monoarfa, Rusdi Kirana (2015–2017), Jan Darmadi, Abdul Malik Fadjar, Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo, and Yahya Cholil Staquf (2018–2019)