The responsibility for the International Standard for Pilot Organizations lies with the International Users Group of ISPO-certified organizations (IUG). The IUG is a non-profit foundation, and represents the ISPO-certified pilot organizations and the IUG has the following responsibilities:
- Maintenance and development of the standard.
- Informing ISPO-certified organizations and other interested parties in relation to the contents of the standard and all supporting documents.
- Supporting potential members and other interested parties in relation to the implementation of the standard.
- Recognition and authorization of classification societies.
- Administration in the broadest terms.
The IUG consists of a board, an administrator and a advisory council. The board consists of seven board members, including the chairman. Board members serve a maximum term of seven years and are eligible for re-election immediately after their resignation. The administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative work of the foundation under the responsibility of the chairman. The advisory council provides the board with solicited and unsolicited advice. Both the board and the advisory council consist of a variety of members representing all corners of the world.
