The BIA is operated by a Secretariat & governed by a Council of 8 members of which are elected & officially appointed during the annual general meeting by the body of membership. 7 of these seats consist of full member Architects & 1 seat consist of a member of any other class of membership. Each of these members is assigned a committee of which the individual resides over as the head of that committee. He or she then appoints any general member who is willing to volunteer to serve on any committee they are interested in.