The Board of Directors of the ISDC consists of ten members, plus the President and the immediate Past President. The Board Members are elected by the vote of the general ISDC membership. The Board Members serve a two year term and are elected for staggered terms so that only a few members leave the Board at any one time. In addition the ISDC Constitution does allow for appointment of up to three additional members at-large to serve as regional representatives on the ISDC Board of Directors.
Regional representatives serve in an advisory capacity for a one year term.
Each year after the May business meeting of the general ISDC membership, the ISDC Board elects its own officers, including a President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. At the same time the Board appoints its members to chair the various standing committees which carry out the work of the Board. Board member candidates are generally nominated by the previous ISDC Board of Directors. Members who are interested in serving on the Board should inform the President of their interest by mid-year. Board members may only serve for two consecutive terms.