FIPS, incorporated in Canada, has a Board of Directors representing the member countries and a supporting volunteer secretariat of Secretary, Treasurer and Legal Adviser.
FIPS funding is from organisation membership fees and by patroller attendance at the biennial Congresses.
FIPS Executive
FIPS has an Executive that regularly meets by Skype to manage the day-to-day business of the organisation. The Executive includes the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Special Interest Group Coordinators, and other individuals, as required, for special meeting/congress planning/projects, etc.