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Charlottesville accepting applications for boards, commissions

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February 26, 2024, News Release

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only the right, but the responsibility of interested and capable citizens to become engaged in local government policy by advising City Council on important community-related issues. Serving on a Board or Commission is an excellent way to make a personal contribution to Charlottesville’s growth and can be a rewarding experience for everyone!

The City of Charlottesville has openings on the following boards & commissions:

Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority
Board of Architectural Review
CDBG Task Force
Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund Committee (CAHF)
Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
Community Policy and Management Team
Historic Resources Committee
Jefferson Area Board for Aging Advisory Council
Local Board of Building Code Appeals
Minority Business Commission
Piedmont Family YMCA Board of Directors
Piedmont Virginia Community College Board
Retirement Commission
Social Services Advisory Board
Towing Advisory Board
Tree Commission
Vendor Appeals Board

For more information and to apply online, please visit our Boards and Commissions webpage.

CLICK HERE to download an application.  Applications may be mailed to: Clerk of Council Office, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902. To submit your application in-person, contact the Clerk’s office at (434) 970-3113.

Applications are due by 5:00 PM May 8, 2024, unless otherwise noted in the description of the position.

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