FIVB - Structure and Organisation

THE FEDERATION

	The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1947 and based in Lausanne. In 2010, the FIVB consists of 220 member federations and presides over five continental confederations: AVC (Asia), CAVB (Africa), CEV (Europe), CSV (South America) and NORCECA (North and Central America).
Structure
As FIVB's basic platform and comprising all affiliated national federations, the World Congress is the supreme authority. Convened every two years, the Congress elects the President and members of the Board.
The Board of Administration is responsible for the overall management of the FIVB, overseeing the work of the national federations, confederations, commissions and councils and appoints officials including members of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee is composed of Board members and each member is charged with important and specific responsibilities. It is assisted by Commissions, Committees and Councils.
The FIVB President is personally accountable before the Congress and the Board of Administration whose decisions he is responsible for executing and is supported by the Executive Committee members and FIVB Secretariat.
FIVB Brand - Our Commitment

As the global guiding organisation for Volleyball, the FIVB upholds the highest standards to ensure that the legacy and excellence of the sport is experienced and enjoyed around the world.
Vision
To create the most exciting sporting spectacle of precision and performance.
Mission
To maintain the purity and excellence of Volleyball as one of the most all round athletic, entertaining and challenging team sports.

A Strong Foundation

World Congress - the ultimate authority
Board of Administration - overall management
responsibility
President - provides leadership
Secretariat - professional staff implementing
projects and programs.

The Origins

William Morgan of the YMCA in 1895 created an innovative game, something that could show non-violent athletic power. Volleyball was born.

In 1947, the FIVB was created in Europe, when 14 pioneer countries founded the Fédération Internationale de Volleyballand made Paris, France its headquarters. The FIVB moved to Lausanne, Switzerland in 1984.