The Board of Trustees of Wayne Community College is charged by the General Assembly of North Carolina with the responsibility of governing the college. The Board of Trustees functions pursuant to the statutes and regulations of North Carolina and the United States, and the policies, rules, and regulations of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.

Source of Appointment

Members are appointed to 4 year staggered terms:

Governor of North Carolina - 4
Wayne County Board of Commissioners - 4
Wayne County Public Schools - 4