The CHL is created by the law of December 10, 1975. It has the status of a public institution that has financial and administrative autonomy and is managed by the forms and methods of private law.
The CHL is administered by an Administrative Commission composed of 13 members: 6 delegates from the State, 3 delegates from the City of Luxembourg, 2 delegates from the Norbert Metz Foundation since the merger with Clinique d'Eich (today CHL Eich ) and 2 CHL staff delegates.
The Minister of Health exercises oversight in certain areas specified by law.
The CHL is headed by a Director General assisted by a Medical Director, a Director of Care and an Administrative and Financial Director. Together they form the steering committee, assisted by a Secretary General.