According to the Statutes of Universidad Complutense de Madrid and the internal regulations of IPARCOS, the Institute Council is the collegiate governing body. The Director of the Institute, assisted by the Secretary, chairs the Council and is responsible of carrying out the course of action approved by the Council and executing its agreements. A Scientific Strategy Committee has been appointed to study and submit proposals to the Council regarding any activity of the Institute. The Council has nominated D.ra Mercedes Martin Benito, as "Delegada para el desarrollo sostenible", that together with the Faculty of Physics at UCM,  provides initiatives and orientation for sustainibility and diversity programs.