The aims and objectives of the council are:

• to promote the exchange of information and co-operation between the bodies charged by law with the management of the archaeological heritage of the countries of Europe

• to provide archaeological heritage management agencies with a forum for discussion and exchange of information

• to assist working towards common goals and to act as a monitoring and advisory body on all issues relevant to the management of the archaeological heritage in Europe (particularly in relation to the European Union and the Council of Europe)

• to promote the management, protection, scientific interpretation, publication, presentation, and public enjoyment and understanding of the archaeological heritage in Europe

• to work together with other bodies which share its aims

• to watch over, and act for, the well-being of archaeology, in Europe.