The Piedmont Technical College Area Commission determines policy for the College consistent with and supportive of statewide policy and administration as determined by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. It consists of one member from each of the counties that Piedmont serves - Edgefield, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda; two members from the counties of Abbeville and Laurens, and four members from Greenwood County. Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm on the Greenwood Campus, unless otherwise specified. Members of the commission shall serve a term of 4 years.