The North Central Special Services District’s actions and initiatives are led by a board of directors and funded by founding sponsor Temple University. The nine-member board comprises individuals familiar with and invested in the prosperity of the district community. Five of the seats are held by North Philadelphia residents and four are held by Temple University representatives with expertise in safety, community relations, student behavior and facilities.

The board members’ diverse backgrounds and perspectives enable them to collaboratively advance the mission of the North Central Special Services District. Their experience encompasses more than three decades of public safety, two decades of leadership in higher education and over two decades of community engagement including work in the local elementary schools. 

The executive director oversees the management of the district operations and reports directly to the board. Several members of the district’s board will advise Temple University’s Board of Trustees committee on community relations. This committee also includes representation from the West Side Neighbors, Yorktown and the Diamond Street Corridor.