The County Board seeks to reflect Arlington’s diversity by fully partnering with all segments of the community.
The following commissions currently anticipate or now have vacancies (as of May 19, 2023), and all vacancies are open to all residents unless stated otherwise:
Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families (APCYF)
2 Vacancies
Citizens Advisory Commission on Housing (HC)
2 Vacancies
Civil Service Commission
1 Vacancy
Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2)
3 Vacancies
Commission for the Arts
1 Vacancy
Commission on the Status of Women
5 Vacancies
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
3 Vacancies
- 1 seat for a resident representing the private sector
- 1 seat appointed from the Tenant Landlord Commission
- 1 seat for a resident representing low-moderate income interests
Community Oversight Board
1 Vacancy, non-voting seat
Community Services Board
1 Vacancy
Disability Advisory Commission
3 Vacancies
Economic Development Commission
1 Vacancy
Forestry and Natural Resources Commission
1 Vacancy
Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB)
2 Vacancies
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
1 Vacancy
Industrial Development Authority
1 Vacancy
Park and Recreation Commission
1 Vacancy
Planning Commission
2 Vacancies
Sports Commission
4 Vacancies
Technology Advisory Commission
2 Vacancies
Tenant-Landlord Commission
1 Vacancy, reserved for a resident who is 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.)