According to

                                                                                                           Article 47                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Institute Officials

1. The officers of the ISDB are the secretary-general, the treasurer, and the librarian.
2. They are appointed with the approval of the Grand Chancellor upon recommendation by the Rector, to whom they report.

                                                                                                          Article 56
                                                                                                Assets and Financing
1. With regard to its balance sheet and economic resources, ISDB depends on the Vice-Province of East Timor, in accordance with universal and particular law.
2. Requests for changes in allocation and destination must be made with the authorization of FES.
3. ISDB revenues consist of fees, tuition, donations, subsidies from FES and MESCC, and other contributions, including those from the Vice-Province of East Timor.

                                                                                                          Article 57
                                                                                                     Administration
1. The ordinary economic management of ISDB is entrusted to the ISDB Treasurer, who reports to the Rector and the Academic Senate.
2. The Board of Directors is composed of the Rector, who presides over it, the Treasurer, and a member elected by the Senate for a three-year term, after consultation with the ISDB Council. It meets at least four times a year.
3.1. This Council is responsible for the financial and economic planning and coordination of the ISDB and the Faculties.
2. The Council renders annual accounts to the FES and to the Treasurer of the Vice-Province of East Timor, who represents the Grand Chancellor.