Board of Supervisors
Lower Salford is a Township of the Second Class governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected at-large for a six year term by the residents of Lower Salford Township. The Board is charged with the general governance of the township and the execution of legislative, executive and administrative powers as defined in Section 607 of the Second Class Township Code. They also make all appointments to the various board and commissions. The board meets monthly to review all issues before the township and provide policy direction to the administrative and appointed staff. They also hold a work session at 7:00 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to the first Wednesday and the third Wednesday of each month.

Members: Douglas A. Gifford, Chairman, Douglas M. Johnson, Vice Chairman, Jeffrey Parkhouse, Richard C. Delp, and Philip P. Heilman.

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Board of Auditors
Three residents are elected at-large to serve as auditors for a six-year term. Their responsibilities are defined by the Second Class Township Code. In overseeing the audit of township financial records by the independent auditing firm of Reynolds, Pittner & Associates, LLC, of Pottstown, PA, the township auditors confirm the financial audit report for submission to state agencies, as required.

Members: Julian Hauck, Chairman; David Spause, member, Dr. John Nase, member

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Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee (ASAAC)
The ASAAC meets on an 'as needed' basis to consider applications for inclusion in the Agricultural Security District. Along with the Township Planning Commission, the ASAAC submits its recommendations concerning such applications to the Board of Supervisors. This program was created in 1992 in accordance with the Pennsylvania Agricultural Security Area Law (Act 43 of 1981, as amended). It includes provisions to allow farmers to continue working in growing suburban areas protecting them from such complaints as seasonal farming smells and the noise from farm equipment operating in the early morning hours.

Members: Richard C. Delp, Pete Retzlaff, Barry Swartz, Brent Allebach, William Moore, J. Delton Plank, Mary L. West and Elizabeth Emlen (Montgomery County Planning Commission - Farmland Preservation Administrator)

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Lower Salford Authority
Operating as a separate entity overseeing the public sanitary sewer system within the township, the Lower Salford Authority conducts its daily business operations from their offices located at 57 Main Street, Mainland, PA 19451. A workshop meeting is held at 7:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Authority's business office. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m., however, the meetings are held at the Municipal Offices located at 379 Main Street, Harleysville.

Members: Chairman: Christopher Canavan,Vice-Chairman: Stephen Herczeg, Treasurer: Tony Ditlow, Secretary: Richard Prescott, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Ian McGain

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Park Board
Overseeing the development and maintenance of the Lower Salford Township park and trail system, this seven-member advisory board seeks to provide public access and enjoyment to open space while preserving the natural features of these pristine areas. Members serve for a five-year term.

Members: Kent Krauss, Chairman, Peter Harubin, Vice Chairman, Joseph Sykes, Tom Klaus, Sandra Stiles, Janine Warnas & Robert Young

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Planning Commission
This seven-member board is responsible for reviewing subdivision and land developments. Serving in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission reviews plans for compliance with township zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances and makes recommendations on various issues such as layout and site design. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve a four-year term.

Members: Richard Prescott-Chairman, Keith Bergman-Vice Chairman, Joe Harwanko, Manus McHugh, Karl Janetka, Barry Bohmueller & David Brewer

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Zoning Hearing Board
As authorized by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (PMPC), the Zoning Hearing Board conducts hearings and renders decisions on applications for variances and special exceptions. Guidelines for the granting of such variances and special exceptions are also stipulated by the PMPC. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, members serve a three-year term.

Members: John Frankenfield, Chairman; Paul Ehrhart, James Whiteman.
Alternate members: Richard Carfagno, David Wisler, Marc D. Jonas, ESQ., Solicitor.