The Agency is governed by a Board of Directors constituted by the Heads of civil aviation of the Partner States, the Executive Director and civil aviation experts, one from each Partner States, nominated by the respective Ministers responsible for civil aviation.
Chairperson of the Board
The Board is chaired by one of the Heads of Civil Aviation and it is held in rotation for a term of one year. The first chair was Mr. Ambrose A. Akandonda, the Managing Director of CAA Uganda who held the position from July 2007 to June 2008. The Chair is currently held by Dr. Rama Makuza , the Director General of Civil Aviation Authority UGANDA. The Board has established a rotation system in the sequence of Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda.
Members of the Board
- Dr. Rama Makuza
- Dr. Richard Masozera
- Rt Col Hilary Kioko
- Mr. Albert Maniratunga
- Mr. Fadhili Manongi
- Mr. Barry Kashambo
- Capt. Joe Mutungi
- Mr. Ambrose A. Akandonda
- Mr. Peter Mugenzi
- Mr. Emilien Hakizimana
- Mr. Kirenga Ndemino
Meetings and Procedures of the Board
The Board is required to hold meetings once every three calendar months. However, it may hold extraordinary meetings as and when necessary. In order to guide the convening of Board meetings and for the conduct of business at the meetings and the recording of its decisions and minutes the Board has approved its own Rules of Procedure.
Uganda
EASA
Tanzania 
FAA
Kenya 
Burundi