The Committee functions in an advisory capacity to the city commission on all matters concerning the City of Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day Service, Veterans Day Service and any other events honoring veterans, active military service members, or first responders as the City Commission may desire. 

The Committee is composed of ten members; the city manager or their designee as an ex-officio non-voting member and nine individuals appointed by the city commission. Of the nine individuals at least three shall be at-large residents of the City of Royal Oak. In filling the remaining positions, preference shall be given to representatives of community groups, who may or may not be Royal oak residents, involved in veterans events or services, including but not limited to the American Legion, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Royal Oak Historical Society, the Royal Oak Memorial Society, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Downtown Development Authority. 

Members shall serve three-year terms. 

Members who serve three full consecutive terms may be reappointed at the discretion of  the city commission.