The NWC consists of the "Top Seven" (president, deputy president, national chairperson, secretary-general, two deputy secretaries-general, and treasurer-general) and 20 additional members, who are elected from among the 80 members of the NEC. The
African National Congress Veterans' League,
African National Congress Women's League and the
African National Congress Youth League each appoint one representative to serve on the NWC. The party requires at least 50% of the NWC members to be women. Some members are appointed full-time and have specific party responsibilities, while others hold other political offices. The NWC may invite any party member in good standing to attend its meetings and be given assignments, but the party member may not speak on behalf of the NWC and is not entitled to vote on resolutions. ==Members==