The name of the governing body responsible for oversight of intercollegiate athletics at California community colleges is the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). The purpose of the CCCAA is to establish and oversee the enforcement of the rules and regulations and to guide the administration of the intercollegiate athletic programs of the California community colleges. The membership organization functioning under the jurisdiction of the Boaard is the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA).

The CCCAA Board of Directors serves as the ultimate authority and provides operational oversight of the CCCAA. The Board is the policy-making body of the organization and, as such, approves all changes to the CCCAA Constitution. The CCCAA Board of Directors defines the direction of the CCCAA, supervises the CCCAA Executive Director, and manages the CCCAA finances.