The EFA is managed by its Board of Governors, whose members are chosen from among the membership either through election or appointment. Annual elections are held in May and June, and the candidates’ statements for an upcoming election are published on the website.

The Board consists of the four officers, members at large, and committee representatives. The officers are: two co-executives, a secretary, and a treasurer. Members at large are elected from among the general membership. Their function is to represent the interests of a broad base of members, to assist other governors and committees with EFA business, and to promote the EFA to members and potential members and to the publishing industry. There will be no fewer than three member at large slots on the board at any time. Committee representatives serve by appointment and are added or removed according to the needs of the organization.