Member states maintain their sovereignty and independence, and any present or future agreements and associations within the CIS are based on equality and consensus.

The activity of the IPA concentrates on the development of the model legislation, which could then be implemented by the Member States on the voluntary basis, and serve as a tool of dissemination of the best practices across the CIS.

The IPA CIS regularly hosts specialized conferences, seminars and symposiums, which provide a platform for debate of the governmental and non-governmental actors.

IPA CIS Council consists of Heads of Chambers of National Parliaments and is responsible for the organization of work of the Assembly.

Their mandate is to draft model laws, recommendations and other legislative instruments for subsequent approval at the sessions of the IPA CIS Council and the Assembly.