The CIF Federated Council is the governing body of the organization. The Federated Council is made up of superintendents, principals, athletic directors and leaders from allied organizations including:

• California Coaches Association (two representatives)
• California State Athletic Directors Association (two representatives)
• California School Boards Association (two representatives)
• Association of California School Administrators (one representative)
• California Association of Private School Organizations (two representatives)
• California Superintendents Liaison Committee (one representative)
• California Assn. for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (two representatives)
• California Association of Directors of Activities (one representative)