CRAN is driven by a governance system bringing together academic excellence, administrative experience and grassroots representation.
CRAN is governed by an independent Governing Council comprising eminent academics, retired government officers and NGO representatives. The General Body includes registered voluntary organisations, trusts, institutions, ex-officio Government of Karnataka representatives, and donor and founder members.
| Member category | Position |
|---|---|
| Retired Senior Officer, Government of Karnataka | Chairperson |
| Professor, ISEC (Institute for Social and Economic Change), Bangalore | Member |
| Retired Professor, Universities of Government of Karnataka | Member |
| Special Invitee – Academic / Research Domain | Member |
| Special Invitee – Policy / Development Domain | Member |
| Special Invitee – NGO Sector Representative | Member |
| Executive Director, CRAN, Mysuru | Member Secretary |