The professional league is administered by a governing body comprising :
1° Representatives of the sports associations and companies, elected by the general meeting;
2° One or more representatives of the federation, appointed by the competent body of the federation;
3° Representatives of athletes and trainers, appointed by their representative organisations;
4° Qualified personalities, elected by the General Meeting, some of whom are nominated by the competent body of the federation.
The articles of association of the professional league may also provide for the participation of representatives of the sports associations organising sporting competitions mentioned in the third paragraph of article R. 132-2, referees and judges, doctors and administrative staff of the league and its members, as well as employers’ representatives, appointed by their representative organisations.