PURA has a Governing body of Board of Directors appointed by the President of the Republic of The Gambia from the recommendation of the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA). The responsibility of the board is to serve as the overall oversight of the Authority.

The Board comprises a Chairperson, three other members, including an Ex-Officio member which is a representative from MoFEA, and the Director General. The Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs serves as Secretary to the Board.