View CISU's organisational structure here and read about the individual parts of the organisation below the Illustration:
Membership
CISU is an independent association of 300 member organisations that represent a diverse array of interests, organisational structures, and affiliations.
See a full list of all member organisations
If your organisation is not already part of CISU, you can apply for membership here.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting serves as CISU's supreme authority. Members gather to set the course for CISU's future work and approve matters such as financial accounts, budgets, and annual reports.
Board of Directors
CISU's Board of Directors serves as the organisation's top political leadership, operating under the authority of the Annual General Meeting. Comprised of 7 individuals from CISU member organisations, the board is elected by the CISU General Assembly. Any member of a CISU-affiliated organisation can stand for election to the board.
Secretariat
The secretariat offers advisory services, training, and assistance to member organisations, as well as oversee and manage various pools for funding.
Grant Assessment Committees
Appointed by CISU's board, the Grant Assessment Committees review applications for all CISUs pools of funds. Learn more about CISU's Grant Assessment Committees here