Townships in Pennsylvania are designated first or second class depending on their population, Pennsbury is second class as are most townships in the state. The governing body is composed of three supervisors, elected for six-year staggered terms. They operate under the Second Class Township Code, the Municipalities Planning Code and various tax enabling acts.The board of supervisors sets policy, enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts a budget and levies taxes. Since there is no separate elected executive the Board must also perform executive functions such as preparing the budget, approve expenditures and hire employees. They also make appointments to various boards and committees.