The Council for Migrations is the body for consultation, support and participation in the definition of broad lines of action of the ACM, I.P., and in decision-making of the governing council, ensuring the participation and collaboration of public and private entities in the definition and implementation of migration policies.

In 2014 Portugal created the Council for Migration, a body partially composed of representatives from migrant communities and migrant-focused civil society organizations that participates in policymaking. Portuguese municipalities are encouraged to create their own local plans for migration integration from this initiative.