The township is governed by a mayor and a six member Township Council.

The County of Washington is governed by a three member publicly elected commission.

The Act requires the police force to be governed by a five member civilian "Police Services Board".

The club is governed by a member elected committee.

The museum is a non-profit organization governed by a 28 member elected board of directors.

Freeburg is governed by a seven member elected borough council.

Pursuant to the city charter, Saginaw is governed by a nine member elected at-large Council.

The district is governed by a seven member elected board of education.

The County is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors that reflects this ideological split.

Ellijay is governed by a five member City Council and a Mayor.