The Commission is governed by a Board of Commissioners headed by a Chairperson. Each of the Commissioners are politically appointed for a period of three years and eligible for re-appointment for another three years term but shall not be eligible for reappointment after these terms would have been served. Amongst the appointees, there shall be a representative from the Sierra Leone Institute of Engineers, Sierra Leone Labour Congress, Sierra Leone Consumer Protection Agency with others having technical expertise and relevant knowledge in the areas of electricity and water.