CISM, the International Military Sports Council, is the largest authority for military sports activity in the world. Today, CISM has 131 Member nations who gather once every year for a General Assembly, which is the supreme authority of CISM, and for a Congress. The General Assembly elects a 14 members Board of Directors, which is the policy-making body headed by an elected President, the CISM President, BrigGen Gianni Gola (ITA). It convenes at least twice a year.
The General Secretariat, located in Brussels, is the permanent executive and administrative body. It is managed by the Secretary General, Colonel Michel van Meurs (NED) . He is elected by the General Assembly for four years.
The Treasurer General is also an Officer elected by the General Assembly and who is responsible for the financial management of CISM.
Four Vice-Presidents represent their continent in the Board of Directors and have an official office located in this continent. Liaison Offices are established in Europe, Africa, Asia and America to coordinate regional activities
The General Assembly and the Board of Directors are aided in their tasks by a number of consultative Commissions, established by the Board of Directors and working in a designated area of CISM activity, as well as by CISM Sport Committees who manage, develop, and supervise the technical aspects for each sport.
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