Authorized in 1989, the State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings was created in 1990 (Chapter 788, Acts of 1989). The Council advises the Chief Administrative Law Judge and identifies issues of importance to Administrative Law Judges that should be addressed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge. The Council also reviews matters relating to administrative hearings and the administrative process, as well as policies and regulations proposed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge.

The Council's nine members serve four-year terms. Six members are appointed by the Governor. The Senate President chooses a senator and the House Speaker a delegate to serve on the Council. The Attorney General serves ex officio (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-1608 through 9-1610).