Various boards and committees serve Shaler Township. These committees include:

• The Civil Service Commission Board sets the rules and regulations for hiring of Shaler Township police officers
• The Shaler North Hills Library Board governs the management of the library
• The Shaler North Hills Library is supported by Shaler Township in addition to state and county funding
• The Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission which are dedicated to insure all developments and commercial establishments comply with the zoning laws of the township