The Head of School shall appoint an Advisory Council consisting of between 15 and 30 members who are leaders from the business, political, and professional communities in the Rhine-Main area and the State of Hesse. The main purpose of the Advisory Council shall be to promote the interests of FIS and to provide a link between FIS and the communities of the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main areas. In addition, advice may be solicited from members of the Advisory Council on issues where a broader perspective is deemed advisable. The Advisory Council shall not be involved in the governance of the school.