The Advisory Council performs functions for a particular Salvation Army service program or institution that are similar to those performed by the advisory board for the community at large. It plans, advises, and generally assists the officers and employees responsible for the operation of the service program or institution. The council looks to the advisory board for coordination of fund-raising and community relations. In addition, the advisory board furnishes part of the membership of the advisory council to ensure that the council will be well informed on other Salvation Army activities and will be able to integrate its service programs with others in the community.