Public Records Advisory Commission (PRAC)

The Public Records Advisory Commission (PRAC) provides advice and guidance to the City Records Administrator on records management matters and implementation of the records program in the City. The Commission is composed of professional archivists, records managers, historians, research specialists, and citizens.
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About the Public Records Advisory Commission

The Public Records Advisory Commission (PRAC) meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Commission Members

Commission members are appointed by City Council and must be citizens of Alexandria. Approximately two hours per month are required of Commission members. Citizens interested in filling vacancies on PRAC should contact the Archives and Records Center at 703.746.4591 for more information, or Citizens Assistance for an application. 

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact the City Clerk's Office at 703.746.4550.

Member Roster and Application Link

Number of Members: 7

Term of Service

2-year term

City Staff Contact

Jackie Cohan, Archives and Record Center, 703.746.4591.

Agendas and Minutes

2023 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The meeting registration link for virtual meetings is posted on the calendar. In-person meetings are held at  the Archives and Records Center, 801 S. Payne Street.

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

  • January 23, 2023  Agenda

2022 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The meeting registration link for virtual meetings is posted on the calendar. In-person meetings are held at  the Archives and Records Center, 801 S. Payne Street.

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

2021 Agendas and Minutes

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

2020 Agendas and Minutes

2019 Agendas and Minutes

2018 Agendas and Minutes

2017 Agendas and Minutes

2016 Agendas and Minutes

2015 Agendas and Minutes

Annual Reports