About Advisory Groups
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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 (View the list ordered by Group(PDF, 98KB), or by Board Member(PDF, 155KB)) 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.
Vacancies and Appointments to Advisory Groups
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3 seats for a resident representing low-moderate income interests
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1 seat for a resident representing the private sector
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1 seat for a Tenant-Landlord Commission member representing public interest
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1 seat for a Community Services Board (CSB) member representing public interest
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1 seat for a Pentagon City landowner representative
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1 seat for a Crystal City landowner representative
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1 seat for a Crystal City business owner/tenant
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1 seat for an ex-officio member of the Economic Development Commission
General information about appointments:
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The Board makes appointments for specific terms. Terms are staggered so that vacancies occur on a periodic basis.
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Generally, advisory group appointments are limited to residents of Arlington County, although there are some exceptions.
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Some groups may require special appointment qualifications as mandated by the Virginia or County Codes (e.g., particular expertise in the subject area.)
Groups & Commissions
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.
Archived Advisory Groups and Commissions
The following Commissions and Advisory Groups are either no longer active or have completed the scope of their work:
* Membership appointed by the County Manager (vs. County Board).