DIBt's Supervisory Board is composed of one representative for each of the federal states, one additional representative for the State of Berlin and six representatives of the Federation

The Supervisory Board decides on all general policy matters of DIBt. The Board lays down the guidelines for DIBt's activities and oversees the President. Its responsibilities include

• adopting the statutes
• appointing the president
• approving the budget, including the establishment plan
• setting up general policy and expert committees
• and many others