ISF General Assembly
The ISF General Assembly (GA) is the supreme governing body of the ISF. It is vested with all powers specifically conferred to it by law and in its articles of association.
The ISF GA holds the authority to vote on key matters such as the membership status, the appointment and dismissal of Executive Committee members, the approval of ISF’s annual financial and activity reports, and amendments to the articles of association.
The ISF GA convenes at least once a year, bringing together all ISF member organisations from around the world.
ISF Executive Committee
The ISF Executive Committee (EC) has the authority to decide on key ISF matters, ensuring efficient coordination among committees and regions. Its decisions significantly influence ISF's operations, governance, and future growth.
The ISF EC is composed of members elected by ISF GA, including:
- 1 President
- 3 Vice Presidents
- 14 Assessors, and
- 5 Continental Presidents
The ISF EC works closely with the ISF GA. Elections for ISF EC members are held every four years, with candidates nominated by full ISF members.
ISF Management Committee
The ISF Management Committee (MC) has the authority to supervise the General Secretariat of the ISF,
adopt general administration policies and hire the staff in the General Secretariat.
The ISF MC is composed of 4 members, as follows:
- the President of the ISF.
- the 3 Vice-Presidents of the ISF.
The ISF MC has the powers delegated to it by the ISF EC. It shall report to the ISF EC on its activities and decisions.
ISF Committees
The ISF Committees provide advice and assistance to the ISF EC on all areas of the organisation’s work. These Committees are designated for the topics of:
- Health and Medical Care
- Youth and Athletes
- Development and Cooperation
- Ethics and Legal
- Education and Legacy
- Sports
- Integrity
- Gender Equality
- Scientific
- Physical Education
- Accreditation
- Disciplinary