The CIS is governed by a Governing Council of 27 members made up of elected, appointed and ex-officio members. The Council has overall responsibility for the administration and general management of the Institute. It is empowered to do anything which in its opinion is required to facilitate the carrying on of the activities of the Institute.

The Principal Officers are charged by the Council to run the day-to-day activities of the Institute. Below are the members of the Principal Officers and their biography.