The supreme governing body of the Foundation is the Federal National Park Commission. It comprises nine members, who are appointed by the Federal Council.
Three members shall be proposed by the Swiss Nature Protection League, two by the Swiss Academy of Sciences, and one member each by the Canton of Graubünden and the park communes. Two members shall represent the Swiss Confederation.
The Federal Council shall appoint the president of the Federal National Park Commission. Otherwise the Commission shall constitute itself. It shall appoint the secretary, the accountant and other administrative personnel.