The IPA is administered by a board of directors who decide on goals and carry them out. Five association officials and no more than eight other validly chosen company representatives make up the Board of Directors, which is comprised of company representatives. Members of the company vote annually for board members to serve on the association's executive committee for a term of one year. Individuals serving on the board have the opportunity to run for reelection.
The IPA Secretariat office support all relevant IPA activities, include developing and controlling association budgets and costs, developing effective communications between the IPA and government or third party organizations, supporting the IPA Board and Committees through organizing meetings and events, coordinating the annual IPA Convention and Exhibition, managing the IPA website, and liaising with and responding to the media.