There is one Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS) that advocates on behalf of all New York City public high school students. The Council has thirteen voting members. Twelve of the thirteen voting members are parents of students in public high schools – two parents from each borough, one voting member appointed by the Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE), one voting member appointed by the Citywide Council on English Languages Learners (CCELL) who shall be a parent of a high school student in a bilingual or English as a second language program. The thirteenth voting member is appointed by the Public Advocate who shall be a resident of the City and must have extensive business, trade, or education experience and knowledge. The CCHS also includes one non-voting high student member who serves a one year term. The Citywide Council on High Schools advises and comments on educational policies involving public high schools in New York City.