The organization is governed by a twelve member Board of Directors elected by the membership at large.
Board members serve for three years and are limited to two terms.
In addition to the Board, OCTA has four officers , recommended by the Nominating and Leadership Committee and then elected by the Board. The president serves for two years while the rest of the officers serve one year terms. Many of OCTA's functions are performed by a variety of committees , chaired by the organization's members. Committee chairs are volunteers recruited from the general membership. OCTA's goals are further supported by a national preservation officer.