The role of the main non-technical groups of IABSE is related to governing, managing, controlling and promoting activities of the Association:
Permanent Committee
Auditing Committee
Executive Committee
Chair: P. Popovic, USA (2010-2013)
Administrative Committee
Chair: P. Popovic, USA (2010-2013)
Outstanding Structure Award Committee
Chair: W. J. Nugent, USA (2009-2013)
SEI Advisory Board
Advisory Board to Executive Committee
Other non-technical groups may be set up for the study of specific topics, such as aesthetics or ethics, or Young Engineers Programme.
Since 1996, the President of IABSE calls a meeting with the Chairs of the National Groups. This informal meeting takes place prior to the Annual Meeting of the Permanent Committee.
