National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on May 12, 1972. Except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or bylaws of the organization, the powers of the corporation shall be exercised, it's property controlled, and it's affairs managed by it's Board of Directors. The Board may delegate to such committees, councils or other groups as it shall create any of it's powers that it may deem judicious, keeping in mind that it has the ultimate responsibility for NLEI and that it must ensure proper accountability by each of these groups. (NLEI Bylaws, Article VI, Section 1)

The duties of the Board are: to define the mission of NLEI; to ensure that the goals and objectives of NLEI are implemented; to evaluate and monitor all programs; to develop programs and activities that promote the purpose of NLEI; to hire and terminate the President of NLEI; to establish policies; to approve an annual budget; to monitor finances; to ensure that adequate resources are available to SCJ; to authorize all legal documents; and to present an annual report at the annual meeting. (Article VI, Section 2)

The President and CEO shall, under the direction of the Board and it's Chairman, be responsible for overall planning and budgeting and for the general management of the day-to-day operations of NLEI. (Article IX, Section 1)