The Council of States was established through the Presidential Decree No. 11/2011 for the Establishment and Appointment of the Representatives of the Council of States of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011 issued on 1 August 2011.
(A) REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FORMER COUNCIL OF STATES OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SUDAN FROM SOUTHERN SUDAN AS FOLLOWS:
| S/N | Name in Full | Title | Party | State |
| 1 | Hon. Remy Oller Itorong | D/Speaker | SPLM | Eastern Eq. |
| 2 | Hon. Canon Clement Hillary | Chairperson | SPLM | Central Eq. |
| 3 | Hon. Chan Malual Chan | Chairperson | SPLM | Warrap |
| 4 | Hon. Luis Vito Akuar | D/Chairperson | SPLM | Western B.G. |
| 5 | Hon. Goar Pal Wedeng | D/Chairperson | SPLM | Unity |
| 6 | Hon. Victor Edward Epafura | Member | SPLM | Western Eq. |
| 7 | Hon. Isaac Sumu Keliopa | Member | SPLM | Western Eq. |
| 8 | Hon. Diacon Recardo Ugali | Member | SPLM | Northern B.G. |
| 9 | Hon. Aldo Ajo Deng | Member | SPLM | Northern B.G. |
| 10 | Hon. Donato Dimo Wol | Member | SPLM | Western B.G. |
| 11 | Hon. Marko Lokale | Member | SPLM | Eastern Eq. |
| 12 | Hon. Anei Angok Anei | Member | SPLM | Warrap |
| 13 | Hon. James Magok Ater | Member | SPLM | Lakes |
| 14 | Hon. Majak Machar Dolbai | Member | SPLM | Lakes |
| 15 | Hon. John Jooyul Yol | Member | SPLM | Jonglei |
| 16 | Hon. Jaden Jada Solomon | Member | SPLM | Central Eq. |
| 17 | Hon. Rieu Gatlier Gai Chan | Member | SPLM | Unity |
| 18 | Hon. Joseph Aban Deng | Member | SPLM | Upper Nile |
| 19 | Hon. James Thuc Arial | Member | SPLM | Upper Nile |
| 20 | Hon. | Vacant | SPLM | Jonglei |
(B) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF STATES FROM OTHER
CATEGORIES
| S/N | Name in Full |
| 1 | Dr. Haruun Ruun Lual |
| 2 | Mr. Kornelius Kenyi Befo |
| 3. | Sultan Kong Kong Bol Riam |
| 4 | Mr. Isaiah Kulang Mabor Deng |
| 5 | Mr. Kennedy Gayin Ngare |
| 6. | Mr. Arthur Akuien Chol |
| 7 | Mr. Gismalla Abdalla Rasas |
| 8 | Mr. Michael Mario Dhuor |
| 9 | Mr. Joseph Bol Chan |
| 10 | Ms. Mary Ayiam Majiok Kiir |
| 11 | Mr. Faustino Atem Gualdit |
| 12 | Mr. Kamilo Athian Kuot Athian |
| 13 | Mr. Isaac Kon Anok |
| 14 | Mr. Oliver Albino Batali |
| 15 | Mr. Angelo Beda Bangbora |
| 16 | Mr. Gabriel Yoal Dok |
| 17 | Mr. Eliaba James Surur |
| 18 | Mr. John Moswa Madanza |
| 19 | Mr. Joshua Dau Diu |
| 20 | Mr. Sultan Ismail Konyi |
| 21 | Ms. Nyandeng Kerubino Kuanyin |
| 22 | Ms. Sarah Nyakuoth Kuach |
| 23 | Mr. Michael Losike |
| 24 | Ms. Annesia Achieng |
| 25 | Ms. Alice Odhok Kiir |
| 26 | Mr. Nelson Lumota Lonyika |
| 27 | Dr. Vigil Modi Jima |
| 28 | Dr. Constantine Jervase Yak |
| 29 | Mr. James Wal Garang |
| 30 | Mr. Ruot Bol Reth |