The purpose of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies is to provide a national forum for the State Neurosurgical Societies of the United States. This forum is primarily for discussion, consideration, and proposals of action regarding socioeconomic issues concerning neurological surgery.

The duties of the Communications and Education Committee include to develop and coordinate CSNS program presentations and publications of socioeconomic material and information through annual or special meeting programs (Practical courses, section meetings, featured speakers, special presentations or courses), professional publications (AANS Bulletin, Neurosurgery News), award programs, and public media.