RICS' top level strategy is set by a 60-strong Governing Council, chaired by the President, including RICS members from all world regions.
The Council, which meets three times a year, is supported by a number of other RICS member groups, whose total membership is around 1000.
These include world regional boards, national councils, UK regional boards, 17 specialist Professional Groups, and policy committees covering ethics, education, public affairs, marketing, research and dispute resolution.
Governing Council has delegated key decision-making to its Management Board to assist in the management of operational activities.