The constitution can be altered on a vote of at least three quarters of the membership. The International Gerbil Federation exists to encourage international co-operation in the promotion of gerbils as pets and exhibition animals, to promote the welfare of gerbils and to further knowledge of gerbils generally. Membership is open to gerbil societies or organisations with at least 12 members, or such other organisations that have demonstrated acts to promote gerbils, or knowledge of gerbils, sufficient to warrant membership.
Membership is only available if a current member sponsors membership.
Membership will be accepted as soon as at least two thirds of members vote to accept membership. If membership is rejected on vote, membership cannot be considered for a further 1 months. A Secretary who will keep all records of membership and will act as teller for all votes. A webmaster who will maintain an IGF website that will provide information on the Federation and its aims. No more than one of the Secretary and the two Tribunal members may come from a single member organisation.