Five primates are elected from amongst their number to form the Primates' Standing Committee. These five primates are part of the Anglican Communion's Standing Committee, alongside the Chair, Vice Chair and other members elected by the Anglican Consultative Council, and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The current members of the Primates' Standing Committee are:
Americas
The Most Revd Marinez Bassotto
Alternate: The Most Revd David Alvarado
Africa
The Most Revd Jackson Ole Sapit (Kenya)
Alternate: The Most Revd Albert Chama (Central Africa)
Middle East and South Asia
The Most Revd Azad Marshall (Pakistan)
Alternate: Vacant
Oceania and East Asia
The Most Revd Leonard Dawea
Alternate: The Most Revd Geoff Smith
Europe
The Most Revd John McDowell (Ireland)
Alternate: The Most Revd Mark Strange (Scotland)