[1] Initially functioning as merely an advisory body to the Department of Information during the New Order era, the council was reformed into a wholly autonomous and independent entity devoid of government influence following the fall of the regime.
[3] During this period, the council primarily served as an advisory body to the government, namely to the Department of Information.
[3] While no longer affected by government interference, the membership of the council, independently vetted through internal processes, must still be confirmed through presidential decrees.
[3] The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Press Council are exempted however, being selected through plenary meetings of the members.
[2] Members are democratically elected every three years and are able to be re-elected for an additional one-year term.