As a Township of the second class, Girard Township is governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors, one of whom serves as chairman on a rotating basis.  Supervisors are elected at large by the electorate for staggered six-year terms and perform both legislative and executive duties for the "health, safety, and welfare" of Township residents.  They are required by state law to establish a budget for each year's anticipated expenses and they are given the right to set various taxes to defray those expenses.

To assist them, supervisors are empowered to appoint professionals such as an attorney and an engineer.  The Board also appoints all members of the Advisory Boards and Commissions, as well as the Zoning Hearing Board and Municipal Authority.

The Board of Supervisors holds two meetings each month to conduct Township business. These  meetings are held:

• The second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
• The fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

(there will not be afternoon meetings in April and December). 

Meetings, open to the public, are held at the Township Building, 10140 Ridge Road, next to Hunter Jack's Restaurant. Diagonal from Reese Plaza and across from the intersection of Routes 18 and 20.

Residents are welcome to express opinions at meetings during "Public Comment" time on the agenda, but the Supervisors have the sole responsibility to legislate and conduct Township business