Located in Tbilisi, the council advises the government of Georgia on all matters related to heraldry.
[2] After the passing of the Act of Restoration of State Independence of Georgia in April 1991, the necessity appeared to prepare heraldry and vexillology issues and to establish the relevant survey service.
Thus, on August 19, 1994, the personal composition of the Commission on Martial Flag and Honor Awards of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Georgia was established and their action plan was ratified.
On August 14, 2004, in view to provide the unite state policy in the sphere of heraldry, to define the legal status of state symbols, to use and protect thereof, the Heraldry Commission at the president of Georgia was established in accordance with Decree of the President No.
The council is the standing authority, facilitating conduct of unite state policy on heraldry issues in the country.