Applicants are interviewed by a Director of the Association to determine if membership requirements are met. Membership is determined by a majority vote of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of a minimum of 12 members representing the different regions of Canada and are nominated by committee and elected for a term of one year.

Officers of the Association (elected by the Directors) are:

	President
	Vice President
	Treasurer
	Convention Chair

Committees have been established to deal with ongoing and special issues pertaining to our diverse membership. Positions are filled voluntarily on the following committees:

	Technical/Government Affairs
	Nomination
	Convention

Special Committee are establishes as the need arise, e.g. Good Importing Practices, Border Issues & Irradiation.

The CSA has two Director's Meetings per year including a general meeting and a Convention.