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Boards & Commissions
Gloucester County is very fortunate to have over 150 community members who volunteer to serve on various committees, councils, boards and commissions. These board appointed groups provide valuable advice, expertise, and direction to county officials on a wide variety of issues, policies, programs and services.
Volunteer
Are you interested in serving? Complete the online Volunteer Board Bank Form today! For more information, contact the Community Engagement Office at 804-693-5730 or email the Community Engagement Office.
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Bay Aging Board of Directors
The Bay Aging Board of Directors advises the agency on establishment and implementation of area planning, resource development, and coordination of programs for the aging in the Middle Peninsula - Northern Neck service area.
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Board of Building Code Appeals
View information from the board that reviews and hears appeals on matters regarding the administration of the building code.
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Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization serves as a review board for county real estate assessments.
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Board of Social Services
Find information about the board that supervises the administration of the Gloucester Department of Social Services to assure the development of services that promote economic and social self-sufficiency; provide protection and support for families, adults, and children; and assure that available resources are used in efficient and effective ways.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Check out the board that reviews and hears applications for special exceptions to, variances from, and appeals regarding the administration of the County's zoning ordinance.
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Chesapeake Bay Preservation & Erosion Commission
Access information about the board that hears encroachment issues within the 100 foot buffer of the Protective Resource Area for new homes and additions to new homes within the 50 foot buffer.
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Clean Community Committee
This committee served in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and county staff on matters related to litter prevention, solid waste management, recycling, and beautification. Due to similarities in missions, on February 16, 2021 the Board of Supervisors dissolved this committee and the Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee and formed the Clean & Green Advisory Committee.
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Clean & Green Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to serve as the advisory body for the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the quality of the local environment.
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Colonial Group Home Commission
View the board that Administers programs that provide services to youth offenders and their families in four localities, including Gloucester.
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Community Policy & Management Team
Find the board that oversees and administers state requirements of the Children's Services Act which provides services to at-risk and troubled youth and their families.
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Dragon Run Steering Committee
The Dragon Run Steering Committee promoted the orderly and efficient planning and management of the environmental, social, and economic resources within the Dragon Run Watershed. In December 2018, the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission decided to disband this committee.
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Economic Development Authority
Check out the board that has authority to acquire, own, lease, and dispose of properties to promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental and commercial enterprises and institutions of higher education to locate or remain in Gloucester.
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Floodplain Management Committee
Access the board that reviews and evaluates the county’s adopted Floodplain Management Plan that analyzes the county’s existing coastal flood management practices and provides recommendations to strengthen the overall flood management program.
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Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee
The Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee served as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors on methods for Gloucester County to promote and implement “green/sustainable” technology methods and practices within the County. Due to similarities in missions, on February 16, 2021 the Board of Supervisors dissolved this committee and the Clean Community Committee and formed the Clean & Green Advisory Committee.
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Historical Committee
Read about the board that assists in locating, collecting, studying, and preserving historical records and promoting the preservation and restoration of properties of historical significance to the county and directs the operation of the Gloucester Museum of History.
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Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees provide general supervision of the operation of the Gloucester County Public Library and adopts policies as needed for the guidance of resources.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
View the board that provides pre-planned and coordinated emergency response for hazardous material incidents and provides education to the public about the risks of accidental releases of hazardous materials.
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Middle Peninsula / Northern Neck Comm. Svs. Board
This board serves as an agent to provide a system of comprehensive community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services in a ten county area which includes Gloucester.
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Middle Peninsula Broadband Authority
Learn about the purpose and the members of the Middle Peninsula Broadband Authority.
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Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission
The Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission operates the Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center, which serves both the 9th and 15th District Court Service Units for a total of 18 localities, which includes Gloucester County.
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Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission
The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission strives to improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and to provide for the social, economic and physical development of the Middle Peninsula on a sound and orderly basis, within a governmental framework and economic environment which fosters constructive growth and efficient administration.
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Middle Peninsula Regional Airport Authority
View information about the board that assists the member localities of Gloucester, Mathews, King and Queen, King William, and the Town of West Point in the planning and overseeing of operation of the Middle Peninsula Airport.
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Mosquito Control Commission
Access information from the board that administers the mosquito control program in designated areas of the county, reviews and schedules application procedures and provides citizen information.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee serves as the advisory body to the Parks and Recreation Director, County Administrator, and Board of Supervisors in matters affecting recreation policies, programs, personnel, finances, and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the community recreation program.
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Planning Commission
Find the board that reviews, discusses and hears public comment and makes formal recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on matters regarding zoning and planning.
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Rappahannock Community College Board
Learn about the board responsible for assuring that the college is responsive to the needs of higher education within the 12 sponsoring localities, which includes Gloucester.
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Telecommunications Committee
The Telecommunications Committee will serve in an advisory capacity to county administration. The committee will work with staff to review and advise on issues related to cable services, telecommunications, broadband (wireline and wireless), local telecommunication infrastructure (towers, mini cells, etc.) and help promote local government and school public programming on the public access channels
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Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tourism Committee shall act as an advocate for the local tourism industry, and provide advice to staff and the Board of Supervisors.
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Transportation Planning Advisory Committee
The Transportation Planning Advisory Committee is an advisory group to the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. The committee reviews technical information, assists in obtaining input of citizens and stakeholders, recommends goals and objectives for the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan and advises the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on needed transportation projects to be included in the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Tri-River Alcohol Safety Action Program Board
Check out the board that oversees and sets program policy and gives direction to the regional ASAP program to enhance law enforcement and probation and educational efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug-related accidents.
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Utilities Advisory Committee
The Utilities Advisory Committee Serves as the advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and suggests policies and addresses concerns related to all aspects of public water and sewer services within Gloucester County.
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Wetlands Board
The Wetlands Board reviews and hears public comment and issues permits for construction and alteration to tidal wetlands.