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Some 50 standing advisory groups provide input to the Arlington County Board on a variety of issues. From time to time, the Board also creates ad hoc committees and task forces for limited terms to focus on projects of immediate concern. At each January organizational meeting, the Board designates a County Board liaison(PDF, 47KB) to each commission.
A number of groups also provide guidance to the County Manager on specific topics. Every meeting of each County advisory group is open to the public.
Arlington County government relies on the hard work of its many civic-minded volunteer commissioners to help it make decisions that benefit our community. We thank each commissioner for his or her service, and we invite you to apply for appointment to a commission.
Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families (APCYF) 4 Vacancies
Civil Service Commission 1 Vacancy
Climate Change; Energy & Environment Commission (C2E2) 2 Vacancies
Commission for the Arts 1 Vacancy
Commission on the Status of Women 4 Vacancies
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee 5 Vacancies
1 seats for a resident representing the private sector
1 seat appointed from the Tenant Landlord Commission
3 seats for a resident representing low-moderate income interests
Community Oversight Board
1 Vacancy
1 seat for a non-voting member
(The applications for the Community Oversight Board are located here.)
Community Services Board 2 Vacancies
Disability Advisory Commission 5 Vacancies
Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC) 1 Vacancy
Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) 2 Vacancies
Housing Commission 1 Vacancy
Human Rights Commission (HRC) 7 Vacancies
Park and Recreation Commission 1 Vacancy
Sports Commission 3 Vacancies
Tenant-Landlord Commission 2 Vacancies
2 seats for a landlord
General information about appointments:
The Board makes appointments for specific terms. Terms are staggered so that vacancies occur on a periodic basis.
Generally, advisory group appointments are limited to residents of Arlington County, although there are some exceptions.
Some groups may require special appointment qualifications as mandated by the Virginia or County Codes (e.g., particular expertise in the subject area.)
Membership in all of these groups is voluntary.
* Membership is appointed by the County Manager (vs. County Board). ** The Board of Zoning Appeals is appointed by the Arlington County Circuit Court.
The following Commissions and Advisory Groups are either no longer active or have completed the scope of their work:
* Membership is appointed by the County Manager (vs. County Board).
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Learn about advisory groups and how they work in this handbook and accompanying slide presentation.