Council is responsible for policy direction guiding the affairs of the Ontario Museum Association, serving institutions and individuals across the province by providing professional development, advocacy, and museum-related programs, resources and support services. Council is expected to provide sound fiscal and ethical management and is legally responsible for the activities of the Association.

Term of Office is 2 years. Nominees must be individual members of the Ontario Museum Association, and both the nominator and seconder must be members in good standing.