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  • Live

    Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.

    • Be Prepared

      Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe.

      • Flooding Preparedness
      • Snow and Ice Control
      • Hurricane Preparedness
      • Emergency Preparedness
      • Public Health Emergency
    • Community Life

      Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more.

      • Community Gardens
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Parks
      • Pets
      • Recreation
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards and Commissions
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • City Academies
      • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus and Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Historic Preservation

      Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

      • Alexandria History
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Historic Alexandria
      • Historic Districts
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • Building & Construction
      • Business Licenses
      • Health Permits
      • Marriage Licenses
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
    • Parking

      Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.

      • Contest a Parking Ticket
      • Guest Parking Permits
      • Parking Permits
      • Parking Studies
      • Parking in Old Town
      • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Domestic Violence
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Reproductive Health Freedom
      • Sexual Assault
      • Substance Abuse Prevention
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
      • Women's Initiatives
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving and Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Schools & Libraries

      Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Library
      • Child Care
      • Higher Learning
      • Out of School Time Programs
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care Assistance
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Resources
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Utilities

      The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service:

      • Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity)
      • Drinking Water (Virginia American Water)
      • Electricity (Dominion Energy)
      • Natural Gas (Washington Gas)
      • Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew)
      • Wired Telephone (Verizon)
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  • Play

    Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun.

    • About Alexandria

      If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

      • Alexandria's History
      • Demographics & Statistics
      • Maps & GIS
      • Visit Alexandria
    • Arts & Culture

      Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Historic Property Rentals
      • Museums & Historic Sites
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
      • Office of the Arts
    • Entertainment

      Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Office of the Arts
      • Visit Alexandria: Things to Do
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Museums & Historic Sites

      Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

      • City Museums
      • Historic Sites & Attractions
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront Parks
      • ParkLink Interactive Map
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
    • Visit Alexandria

      Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more.

      • Group Tours
      • Meet in Alexandria
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Trip Planning Assistance
      • Visitor Center
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  • Services

    We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

    • Alex311

      Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department.

      • Missed Collection
      • Parking
      • Potholes
      • Street Cleaning
      • Trash & Recycling Containers
      • Trees
      • Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup
    • Animals

      What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria.

      • Animal Adoption
      • Animal Control
      • Dog Parks
    • Buildings & Construction

      The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments.

      • Building Codes
      • City Code
      • Code Administration
      • Green Building
      • Land Use & Zoning
      • Permit Center
      • Permits & Land Use Applications
    • Environment

      "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.

      • Air Quality
      • Clean Waterways
      • Climate Change
      • Eco-City Alexandria
      • Green Building
      • Mosquito Control
      • Noise Control
      • Rodent Control
      • Stormwater Management
    • Jobs
      • City Government Jobs
      • Alexandria City Public Schools
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Maps & GIS

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public.

      • Interactive Maps
      • Open Data
      • Standard Maps
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
    • Property & Housing

      The City administers various housing-related programs and services.

      • Housing Master Plan
      • Landlord & Property Manager Resources
      • Maps & GIS
      • Office of Housing
      • Parcel Viewer
      • Real Estate Assessments
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Emergency Mental Health Services
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Reproductive Health Freedom
      • Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
      • Women's Initiatives
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving & Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care
      • Children & Families
      • Discrimination & Disabilities
      • Gang & Youth Violence Prevention
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Assistance
      • Human Rights
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Transportation Planning
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  • Business

    Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

    • Business Resources

      The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria.

      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • BIPOC Small Business Program
      • Doing Business with the City
      • New Business Guide
      • Public-Private Partnerships
    • Jobs

      Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

      • City Government Jobs
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • APEX Permitting & Land Use System
      • Business Licenses
      • Business Outdoor Program & Permits
      • Health Permits
      • Permit Center
      • Zoning Information
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Business License Tax
      • Business Personal Property Tax
      • Lodging Tax
      • Meal Tax
      • Payments
      • Real Estate Assessment Search
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Sales Tax
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Getting Around
      • Vehicle Registration
      • GO Alex Commuter Resources
      • Parking in Alexandria
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  • Government

    Learn more about Alexandria's accountable, effective, and well-managed government.

    • City Council

      The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

      • City Council Calendar
      • Communicate with City Council
      • Council Assignments
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Speak at a Meeting
    • Boards & Commissions

      The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.

      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Apply for a Board or Commission
      • Boards & Commission Calendar
      • Boards & Commission Vacancies
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Board of Zoning Appeals
      • Planning Commission
      • Park & Recreation Commission
      • Transportation Commission
    • Departments & Agencies

      View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization.

      • City Government Departments & Offices
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
      • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)
      • Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
      • Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
      • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • Visit Alexandria (Official Tourism Site)
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Police Department
      • Fire Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Courts
      • Office of Emergency Management
      • Emergency & Customer Communications
      • Community Policing Review Board
    • Elected Officials

      Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives.

      • City Council
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Sheriff
      • Voting in Alexandria
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards & Commissions
      • City of Alexandria Academy Programs
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Transparency

      The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.

      • Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Performance Analytics
      • Alexandria's Strategic Plan
      • Race & Social Equity
      • Community Policing Review Board
      • Collective Bargaining
      • City Code
      • Open Data
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  • Projects & Plans

    Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved!

    • Arts & Culture

      Information about arts, culture and historic projects in the City.

      • Arts & Culture Master Plan
      • Public Art Implementation Plan
    • Development

      Information about commercial and residential development projects in the City.

      • Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning
      • North Potomac Yard Implementation / Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
      • Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment
    • Environmental

      Information about environmental and "green" projects in the City.

      • 500 Block N. Pitt St. Sewer Separation Project
      • Flood Action Alexandria
      • Franklin St. Sewer Relocation Project
      • Holmes Run Trail Repairs
      • Lucky Run Stream Restoration
      • Oronoco Outfall Remediation Project
      • Wheeler Ave. Sanitary Sewer Pipe Relining
      • Windmill Hill Park Project - Phase II
    • Neighborhoods

      Information about neighborhood projects in the City.

      • Alexandria West Planning
      • Duke Street and West Taylor Run Project
      • Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
      • King-Callahan-Russell Intersection Improvement Project
      • Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets
    • Parks & Recreation

      Information about parks and recreation projects in the City.

      • Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project
      • Bicycle Parking
      • Eugene Simpson Park Renovation Projects
      • Joseph Hensley Park Renovation
      • Old Cameron Run Trail Project
      • Robinson Terminal South Update: Historic Ship Stabilization
    • Public Facilities

      Information about public facilities projects in the City.

      • Alexandria Waterfront
      • King Street-Old Town Metro Access Improvement Project
      • Municipal Broadband
      • Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
    • Social Services

      Information about social services projects and plans in the City.

      • Aging and Adult Services
      • Early Care & Education Common Agenda
      • The Partnership to Prevent & End Homelessness
    • Transportation

      Information about transportation projects and plans in and around the City.

      • Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
      • Alexandria Mobility Plan
      • Complete Streets
      • Duke Street in Motion
      • Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
      • Smart Mobility
      • Traffic Mitigation
      • Vision Zero
      • West End Transitway
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Boards and Commissions Vacancies

The Alexandria City Council is regularly seeking applicants to fill vacancies on City of Alexandria boards, commissions, and committees. All applicants must complete a Personal Data Record form electronically via the City’s website.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 703.746.4550 OR KEIA WATERS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND CLERK OF COUNCIL AT 703.859.1258.

September 14, 2023

The Alexandria City Council is seeking applicants to fill the vacancies on City of Alexandria boards, commissions, and committees.  Council will act on these vacancies at the October 10, 2023, City Council meeting.  All applicants must complete a Personal Data Record form electronically via the City’s website at www.alexandriava.gov/Boards  no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2023.  Applications received after this deadline will not be forwarded to City Council.  Applicants may only submit an application for one committee at a time.

DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

Please note the meaning of the following terminology related to board vacancies:

Expiring Term – denotes a current member's term will be ending soon.  There may or may not be an incumbent applying for the position.

Expired Term - denotes a term completed and no one is in the position.

 

Ad Hoc Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  at the call of the Chair and staff.

Two vacancies for consideration:

One representative of a business group, due to a resignation.

One member of the city’s Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee, due to a resignation.

 

Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule: second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Four vacancies for consideration:

Four citizen members, due to expiring terms.

 

Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  Task Force meets quarterly.

Two vacancies for consideration:

One citizen at-large member, due to an expired term.

One ARHA representative or resident of ARHA properties, due to an expired term.

 

Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

One vacancy for consideration:

One representative of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, due to a resignation.

 

Alexandria Transportation Commission– 3-year term

Meeting Schedule: meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

One vacancy for consideration:

One representative of the Planning Commission, due to an expired term.

 

Beauregard Urban Design Advisory Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  at the call of the Chair - approximately four hours per month.

Two vacancies for consideration: 

Two professional members skilled in architecture, planning, landscape architecture and/or urban design, due to expiring and expired terms.

 

Beautification Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 

One vacancy for consideration: 

One member with expertise in the field of landscape architecture or landscape design, due to an expired term.

 

Board of Zoning Appeals – 4-year term

Meeting Schedule: second Monday of the month at 7pm.

One vacancy for consideration:

One citizen member, due to an expiring term.

 

Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

One vacancy for consideration: 

One member designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, due to an expired term.

 

Building Code Board of Appeals – 5-year term

Meeting Schedule:  meetings are called as appeals are filed. 

Two vacancies for consideration: 

One alternate citizen member to serve in the absence of any regular members, due to an expired term.

One citizen member, due to an expired term.

 

Carlyle/Eisenhower East Design Review Board – 1-year term

Meeting Schedule: third Thursday of every other month at 7:00 p.m.

One vacancy for consideration:

One citizen member, due to an expiring term.

 

Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule: meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

Two vacancies for consideration:

One young adult, due to an expired term.

One Alexandria City Public School member identified by superintendent, due to an expired term.

 

Citizen Corps Council – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 

Five vacancies for consideration: 

One representative of the Crime Prevention Council, or an individual with law enforcement or crime prevention experience, due to an expiring term

One Alexandria Chapter American Red Cross representative, due to an expired term.

One designee from the Alexandria School Board, due to a resignation.

One Commission on Persons with Disabilities representative, due to an expired term.

One business member, due to an expired term.

 

Commission for the Arts – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule: third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. 

Two vacancies for consideration:

One professional in the field related to the visual appearance of the cityscape, such as architecture, environmental design, landscape architecture or urban design, due to an expired term.

One professional in fields relevant to arts and cultural development, including cultural planning, marketing, finance, funding, tourism, promotion, nonprofit organizational development, and real estate development, due to an expired term.

 

Commission for Women – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule: second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. 

Two vacancies for consideration:

Two citizen members, due to expiring and expired terms.

 

Commission on Aging – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. (except July and August)

One vacancy for consideration: 

One citizen member, due to an expiring term.

 

Commission on Employment – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. 

Four vacancies for consideration: 

Two representatives from recognized area businesses including minority-owned and small businesses, due to expired terms.

Two representatives from such organization as educational agencies, organized labor, rehabilitation agencies community-based organizations, economic development agencies and the area public employment service, due to expired terms.

 

Commission on HIV/AIDS – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 

Sixteen vacancies for consideration: 

Eight citizen members, due to expired terms and resignations.

One HIV/AIDS service organization which provided services in the City to the minority community, due to an expired term.

One local Gay and Lesbian Community Association (AGLCA) representative, due to an expired term.

One member from and representing the City of Alexandria Public Schools, due to an expired term.

One Human Rights Commission representative, due to an expired term.

One representative from Hospice of Northern Virginia, due to an expired term.

One Alexandria Community Services Board representative, due to an expired term.

One member who is a practicing physician, due to a resignation. 

One member for and representing Inova Juniper, due to a resignation.

 

Commission on Information Technology – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  second Monday of every other month.

Two vacancies for consideration:

One Alexandria City High School student representative, due to an expired term.

One Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission representative, due to a resignation.

 

Commission on Persons with Disabilities – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Five vacancies for consideration: 

Three citizen members, due to expiring and expired terms.

One business representative, due to an expired term.

One business representative from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, due to a resignation.

 

Community Policy and Management Team – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule: meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

Two vacancies for consideration:

One parent representative, due to an expired term.

One representative of a private organization or association of providers of children's or family services, due to an expired term.

 

Economic Opportunities Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Seven vacancies for consideration:

Two Category II - Low Income representatives, due to expiring and expired terms.

One Category I - Elected public official (Senator representative) currently holding office, due to an expired term.

One Category I - Elected public official (City Council) currently holding office - Councilman Aguirre representative, due to administrative action.

One Category 1 – Commonwealth’s Attorney representative, due to an expired term.

 

Emergency Medical Services Council – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  meets quarterly at the call of the Chair. 

Six vacancies for consideration: 

One citizen member, due to an expiring term.

One representative of the Alexandria Red Cross, due to a resignation.

One representative of the Alexandria Medical Society who has privileges at INOVA Alexandria Hospital, due to an expired term. 

One Alexandria Hospital administration representative, due to an expired term.

One representative for the Emergency Nurses Association from Alexandria Hospital, due to an expired term.

One Emergency Room Physician from Alexandria Hospital, due to an expired term.

 

Environmental Policy Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule: third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Two vacancies for consideration:

Two members from the field of environmental science, due to expiring terms.

 

George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Six vacancies for consideration: 

Three citizen members, due to expired terms.

One city manager or a designee, due to an expired term.

One member to be nominated by the City of Alexandria Pipe and Drums, due to an expired term.

One member who attends high school in the City of Alexandria, due to an expired term.

 

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Eight vacancies for consideration:

One Alexandria Historical Society representative, due to an expiring term.

One Planning District III representative, due to an expired term.

One ACVA Board representative, due to an expired term.

One business representative (designated by the Chamber of Commerce), due to an expired term.

One Christ Church representative, due to an expired term.

One representative of Carlyle House, due to an expired term

One Planning District I representative, due to an expired term.

One Alexandria Society for Preservation of Black Heritage representative or an equivalent organization, due to an expired term.

 

Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission – 4-year term

Meeting Schedule:  at the call of the chairperson

Two vacancies for consideration: 

Two citizen members appointed by City Council, due to resignations. 

 

Local Emergency Planning Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  at the call of the Chair quarterly. 

Two vacancies for consideration: 

One owner and operator of facilities subject to the federal emergency planning requirements of Super Fund Amendments and reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), due to an expired term.

One representative of a community group, due to an expired term.

 

Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission– 4-year term

Meeting Schedule: meets monthly.

One vacancy for consideration:

One citizen member, due to an expired term.

 

Park and Recreation Commission – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule: meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Two vacancies for consideration:

Two Planning District I representatives, due to expiring and expired terms.

 

Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  at the call of the Chair. 

Four vacancies for consideration: 

One qualified professional skilled in landscape architecture, architecture or urban design, due to an expired term.

One member representing the Potomac East area, due to an expired term.

One National Park Service representative, due to an expired term.

One representative of Civic Association in Potomac Yard, due to an expired term.

 

Public Health Advisory Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 

Five vacancies for consideration: 

One representative from the neighborhood health board of directors, nominated by such board, due to an expiring term.

Two non-health professional citizen members, due to expired terms.

One fire department representative, due to admin action.

One representative of the Community Services Board, nominated by such Board, due to an expired term.

 

Public Records Advisory Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 

Four vacancies for consideration: 

Four citizen members, due to expiring and expired terms.

 

Sister Cities Committee – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Two vacancies for consideration:

Two citizen members, due to expiring and expired terms.

 

Social Services Advisory Board – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

Three vacancies for consideration:

One parent member or citizen member, due to an expired term.

Two clients of the Department of Social Services or citizen members, due to expired terms.

 

Towing Advisory Board – 3-year term

Meeting Schedule:  at the call of the Chair. 

Four vacancies for consideration:

One citizen at-large with preference given to a citizen who has expertise in property management or who is a business owner, due to an expired term.

One member representing licensed towing and recovery operators doing business in the City of Alexandria, due to an expired term.

Two Law Enforcement representatives, due to expired terms.

 

Waterfront Commission – 2-year term

Meeting Schedule:  third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.

One vacancy for consideration:

One citizen representative who resides east of Washington Street and south of King

Street, due to an expired term.

 

Applicants may only submit an application to one committee at a time.

Applicants must comply with City Ordinance No. 2452, which states that no appointee shall reside outside of the City of Alexandria unless a residency waiver is granted by Council.

 

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