Boards, Authorities, Commissions, Committees

The following Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees were established to enhance community involvement for Stafford:

Additional information and application forms are available in the Office of the County Administrator. Or print out the application form, complete it and mail to: County of Stafford, ATTN: Marcia C. Hollenberger, P.O. Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555-0339.

Committee Name	Number of Members	Function
ADA Grievance Committee	5	Hears appeals on decisions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Advisory Board on Towing	11	Regulate services rendered, pursuant to police towing requests by any business engaged in the towing or storage of unattended, abandoned, or immobile vehicles
Agricultural Commission	7	Establishes standards for preservation of agricultural and rural lands.
Architectural Review Board	5	Reviews all applications for construction, renovations, alteration or relocation of any structure in the Historic District; issues Certificates of Appropriations for all work in the Historic District
Beautification Committee	17	Coordinates the county's litter control program; tasked with improving the aesthetic and environmental quality of the county
Board of Building Code Appeals	5	Hears appeals on interpretations of the Uniform Statewide Building Code made by the Building Official
Board of Social Services	3	Oversee the administration of policy making and advisory responsibilities of Social Services
Board of Zoning Appeals	7	Hears and decides appeals relating to requirements, decisions made in enforcing the Zoning Ordinance; decides approval or disapproval of Special Exception or Variance applications
Cable Television Advisory Committee	9	Monitors compliance by cable television companies with Chapter 7 of the Stafford County Code
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Trustees	2	Sets operating policy for the library
Chaplin Group Home	2	Constructs and operates a pre-dispositional and post-dispositional group home for juveniles
Civilian-Military Community Relations Council	2	Develop better understanding between the military and civilian communities
Community Policy & Management Team for At-Risk Youth and Families	7	Restructures the delivery and funding of Virginia state & local services to meet the needs of children with emotional and behavioral problems and their families
Disability Service Board	3	Plans, coordinates and evaluates services for physical and sensory disables of the region
Fire & Emergency Medical Services Commission	7	Establish an administrative structure which ensures coordination of emergency services efforts and proper training of personnel, and oversees/coordinates the operations of the independent volunteer fire & EMS organizations in the County, and is authorized to establish advisory commissions as it may deem appropriate
Fire Prevention Code Board of Appeals	5	Establishes qualifications of registered design professionals with architectural, structural engineering, mechanical/plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, and/or fire protection engineering expertise
Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization	3	Evaluate regional transportation needs and any requirements under the Clean Air Act, and the Board works in conjunction with Spotsylvania, City of Fredericksburg, and RADCO to establish Fredericksburg MPO
Fredericksburg Regional Alliance	1	Serves as the lead regional economic development organization, in conjunction with local economic development entities for both incorporated and unincorporated municipalities in the Fredericksburg region.
Fredericksburg-Stafford Park Authority	4	Prepare the annual budget, sets policies for regional parks
Germanna Community College Board	1	Serves as liaison between localities and the college; aids in the selection of college president, establishes educational programs, approves budget and approves changes in curricula.
Historical Commission	7	Advise and assist in efforts to preserve and protect historic sites and structures throughout the County, and to provide general guidance on historical matters
Economic Development Authority	7	Assists the Board of Supervisors in attracting and financing industry and commerce
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Stafford and the City of Staunton, Virginia	4	Assists governmental efforts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in financing capital and other project needs
Parks & Recreation Commission	10	Acts as the advisory body to the Board of Supervisors concerning recreational policies, programs, finances, and the purchase or sale of property for recreation
PDR Committee	7	Implement the Purchase of Development Rights Program. The PDR Program enables the the County to acquire conservation easements voluntarily offered by property owners to limit further residential development.
Planning Commission	7	Provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning rezonings and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvement Program and Zoning, Site Plan and Subdivision Ordinances; approves preliminary subdivision plans.
Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation District Commission	2	Facilitate the planning and development of an improved transportation system
Potomac Gateway Travel Center Board of Directors	1	Provide information to travelers and promote regional tourism
Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging (Advisory Council)	2	Acts as advisory council to the RAAA Board of Directors concerning the needs of the elderly in Planning District 16
Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging (Board of Directors)	2	Acts as the official policy-making unit of the Rappahannock Area Agency On Aging
Rappahannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program	1	Implement the independent local policy directive of VASAP Commission (Fiscal and Administrative Agent for the Policy Board)
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board	3	Provide community based mental health, mental retardation, and alcohol/drug abuse services for citizens of Planning District 16 in coordination with state, local, and private agencies
Rappahannock Area Development Commission	4	Coordinate regional planning development activities in Planning District 16
Rappahannock Area Youth Commission	2	Develop and implement comprehensive integrated service plans that will foster wholesome youth development and the prevention of juvenile delinquency
Rappahannock Community Criminal Justice Board	22	Provide for the operation of community programs, services, and facilities for use by the courts in diverting offenders from local correctional facility placements
Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Commission	2	Establish rules, regulations and training program for the detention home and oversees administration of facilities, management, and budget
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Board of Directors	2	Oversee operation of a multi-jurisdictional police training academy
Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority	2	Oversee operation of the Regional Jail facility
Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board	3	Oversee and coordinate the management of the Landfill between Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg
Rappahannock River Basin Commission	2	Provide guidance for the stewardship and enhancement of the water quality and natural resources of the Rappahannock River Basin
Regional Airport Authority	4	Establish a regional organization for airport purposes with the City of Fredericksburg and the County of Prince William
Transportation Impact Fees Advisory Committee	5	Provides recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, regarding fee program to assists in funding of transportation projects.
Utilities Commission	7	Assist in the growth and development of the County's utility systems by ensuring long-term self-sufficiency and the financial integrity of the utility enterprise fund
Waterways Advisory Committee	7	Ensures that the boating public has access to an adequate means of navigation
Wetlands Board	5	Review permit applications for use or development of wetlands in the county
Widewater Community Development Authority	5	Provide for the construction, services and facilities upon availability of funding

Stafford County prohibits discrimination against any person in any practice or procedure relating to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, political affiliation, disability which is unrelated to a persons occupational qualifications, or any other non merit factor which is not a bona fide occupational qualification. Reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, during the recruitment process and during employment.