News Flash

Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions Until August 1!

* City News Alerts * Posted on July 09, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2025


Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions Until August 1!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only the right, but the responsibility of interested and capable citizens to become engaged in local government policy by advising City Council on important community-related issues. Serving on a Board or Commission is an excellent way to make a personal contribution to Charlottesville’s growth and can be a rewarding experience for everyone! 

Applications are due by August 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Please view the advertisement for the vacant position to verify the application deadline. 

The City of Charlottesville has openings on the following boards & commissions: 

  • CDBG & HOME Taskforce
  • Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) Committee
  • Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee
  • Housing Advisory Committee
  • Jaunt Board of Directors
  • Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Board
  • Local Board of Building Code Appeals
  • Minority Business Commission
  • Personnel Appeals Board
  • Piedmont Family YMCA Board of Directors
  • Planning Commission
  • Police Civilian Oversight Board
  • Retirement Commission
  • Sister Cities Commission
  • Social Services Advisory Board
  • Towing Advisory Board
  • Tree Commission
  • Vendor Appeals Board
  • Youth Council

For more information and to apply online, please visit our Boards and Commissions webpage


CLICK HERE to download an application.  Applications may be mailed to: Clerk of Council Office, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902. To submit your application in-person, contact the Clerk’s office at 434-970-3113.


Applications are due by 5:00 PM August 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted in the description of the position.



Media Contact
Maxicelia Robinson
Deputy Clerk of Council
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3113
robinsonma@charlottesville.gov