The International Board of Directors administers Little League affairs.  Little League Headquarters staff, under the direction of the President and Executive Committee carries out policies, operating procedures and controls of the program  

The local league operates under a charter granted annually by Little League.  The league is autonomous in the sense of having freedom to elect its own officers, finance its program and carry on various other related functions, but it must adhere scrupulously to all rules and regulations by action of the Charter Committee.  

The charter privileges extends use of the name “Little League” and its official insignia to the local Little League.  It can be suspended or revoked for violation of rules or regulations by action of the Charter Committee.