This staff paper examines the operational and organizational practices involved in utilizing the volunteer services of members of state councils on vocational education. Evaluative responsibilities, consultative services, and relationships are discussed, as well as comments and conclusions concerning the role of interdependence and leadership which the councils should maintain. The implications of P.L. 90-576 are covered, and provisions of that law dealing with State Advisory Councils and with industry-education cooperation and private sector participation in vocational-technical education are appended. Also included is a checklist of activities and services provided by local industry-education advisory committees. (CD)