The Franklin County community is governed by a Board of Supervisors, composed of one member from each of the county's seven magisterial districts, who are elected to four-year terms in office.  The Board of Supervisors is vested with all policy making powers and responsibilities conferred on local governing bodies by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The Board also appoints citizens to various commissions and agencies to implement specific policies or to provide certain services.  Each year the Board elects a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman.  The Chairman for 2008 is Charles Wagner and the Vice-Chairman is Wayne Angell.

MEMBERS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Rocky Mount District Charles Wagner Chairman Term Expires (12-31-09)	Blackwater District W. Wayne Angell Vice-Chairman Term Expires (12-31-11)
Blue Ridge District Bobby W. Thompson Term Expires (12-31-11)	Boone District David A. Hurt Term Expires (12-31-09)
Gills Creek District Russell P. Johnson Term Expires (12-31-11)	Snow Creek District W. Leland Mitchell Term Expires (12-31-09)
Union Hall District David R. Cundiff Term Expires (12-31-11)