The Executive Council consists of the elected officers of the Association including the Immediate Past President, two members-at-large elected by the membership, and two members-at-large elected by the Legislative Assembly as voting members. The appointed officers of the association and the president of the Executives Club serve as non-voting members.

References to the duties of the Executive Council appear in various articles and sections of the WSCA Constitution and Bylaws. In summary, these duties are:

Administer the affairs of the Association.
Execute the policies adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
Between conventions, act for the Association on an interim basis and report such actions to the next meeting of the Legislative Assembly.
With the approval of the Legislative Assembly, form, combine, or dissolve Interest Groups.
Establish ad hoc committees.
Initiate amendments to the Constitution and/or Bylaws.
Determine registration and other fees for the annual convention.
Determine charges for publications and services.
Administer gifts and bequests.
Select the time, place, and Local Host of the annual convention.
Select the Executive Director, Western Journal of Communication Editor, Communication Reports Editor, WSCA News Editor, and Coordinator of Speech Activities.
Receive and act on petitions for the formation of Interest Groups and Organizational Membership.
Receive and act on the budget prepared and submitted by the Finance Committee.
Assist and guide the Association President in formulating policies, procedures, and documents necessary to facilitate the functioning of the Association.

Members of the Executive Council have fiduciary and professional responsibilities for the Association; see the Policies and Procedures Manual for details.

The Executive Council meets the Wednesday evening prior to the start of the NCA Annual Convention (usually in early November), on Friday prior to the WSCA Annual Convention, and on Tuesday morning of that convention.