Most Council boards and commissions require that a person resides or has a principal place of employment in the city; however, requirements vary within the criteria outlined in Virginia Code, Richmond City Code, City Council legislation, and rules of procedure/bylaws established by the boards themselves.

 

The application deadline is September 15, 2026

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ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TOWING FEES AND THE STORAGE OF VEHICLES – (7 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - To advise the City with regard to the appropriate provisions of any ordinance that may be adopted by the City regarding towing fees and the storage of vehicles.

Composition

3 - Representatives of the City Department of Police

3 - Towing and recovery operators 

1 - Member who resides in the city

Vacancies

1 – Representative of the City’s Department of Police - apply

1 – Person who resides within the city - apply

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ADVISORY BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS – (13 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will assist the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in providing resources, promoting and providing quality recreational programs, natural environments and safe facilities, all of which enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Richmond. Board members will serve as advocates on behalf of the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Composition

9 – Members who reside in the councilmanic district which they represent

1 – Nominated by the Board of Directors of the Maymont Foundation

1 – Staff of the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

2 – Members who reside in the city

Vacancies

1 – A member who resides in the 2nd councilmanic district - apply

1 – A member who resides in the 3rd councilmanic district - apply

1 – A member who resides in the 5th councilmanic district - apply

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND SUPERVISORY BOARD – (12 members)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Oversee the administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund established by section 16-51 of the Code of Richmond and the programs for which the fund provides.  The board shall review and approve annual program allocations within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as proposed by departments of the City and receive recommendations of staff and any appropriate committee created pursuant to section 16-84(c) for projects to be funded by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, along with providing funding for housing-related and/or support services for residents experiencing homelessness.

Composition

1 – Representative from Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities

1 – Representative of a service provider assisting low-income individuals or families

1 – Person licensed by the Virginia Real Estate Board as a real estate salesperson or a real estate broker 

1 – A representative from an organization dedicated to promoting affordable housing

1 – A lender from a financial institution with affordable housing financing experience (mayoral appointment)

1 – A builder or developer with experience constructing affordable housing projects (mayoral appointment)

1 – A person with professional experience with, or knowledge of, public housing (mayoral appointment)

1 – An attorney specializing in housing matters (mayoral appointment)

1 – A housing counselor

1 – A member of City Council, who shall be a non-voting member of the board

1 – A representative of a charitable institution

1 – A representative of a business, the principal office of which is located within the city, focusing on the construction of residential structures (mayoral appointment)

Vacancies

1 – A representative from Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities  - apply

1 – A representative of a service provider assisting low-income individuals or families - apply

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AGING AND DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD – (11 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Provide advice and recommendations to City Council on matters concerning senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Board shall also work with residents of the city, City Administration, City Council and businesses to develop and increase access to consumer-oriented and community-based services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. In addition, develop and make available for public comment an assessment of local needs and priorities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. 

Composition

1 – A representative of the business community providing services to persons age 55 or older or to persons with disabilities who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

2 – Residents of the city who are persons with disabilities, and age 18 or older

3 – Residents of the city who are age 55 or older

2 – Residents of the city who are past or current caregivers of at least one person with a disability or of at least one senior citizen

1 – An employee of the city 

1 – An attorney or paralegal whose firm or office routinely represents or handles cases for senior citizens or persons with disabilities; or who has experience addressing issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

1 – An employee of the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services with program manager duties 

Vacancies

1 – A resident of the city who is a person with a disability - apply

1 – A resident who is a past or current caregiver of at least one person with a disability - apply

1 – An employee of the city - apply

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AUDIT COMMITTEE – (7 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - Review significant financial information for appropriateness, reliability and timeliness; ascertain the existence and adequacy of accounting and internal control systems and the adequacy of safeguards for the assets of the city; oversee audit functions; make recommendations to City Council concerning selection and termination of external auditors; review annual financial reports of the city and results of audit examinations; evaluate internal control functions; review interim financial information; evaluate financial management systems and results of operations of the city; monitor and oversee the activities undertaken by the Inspector General pursuant to Section 2-214; make periodic reports, no less frequently than once every six months, to the Mayor and City Council concerning the activities undertaken by the Inspector General pursuant to Section 2-214 during the time since the last such report; and review and approve the annual work plan of the Office of the City Auditor.

Composition

2 – Members of City Council 

2 – Members from the business community of the city 

1 – Member licensed by the State Board of Accountancy as a CPA

1 – Member admitted to the Virginia State Bar

1 – Member who has experience in the financial services industry 

Vacancies

1 – Member who has experience in the financial services industry - apply

1 – A member who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city who is licensed by the State Board of Accountancy as a CPA - apply

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BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS – (5 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - The Board of Building Code Appeals functions in conformity with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the administrative sections of this chapter (Chapter 5 of the City Code) and the administrative structure of the city.

Composition

1 – A licensed general contractor engaged in the building of residential or commercial buildings and structures

1 – A licensed architect or one licensed engineer engaged in the design of buildings and structures

1 – A licensed electrical contractor or one professional engineer engaged in the design of electrical systems for buildings

1 – A licensed plumbing or mechanical contractor or one professional engineer engaged in the design of plumbing or mechanical systems for buildings

1 – An individual experienced in residential or commercial property management

No vacancies

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BOARD OF FIRE APPEALS – (5 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - The Board of Fire Appeals shall be responsible for hearing appeals arising from the application of the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and the city's fire safety regulations. The board shall operate in accordance with the applicable sections of the Administrative Process Act and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code.

Composition

5 – Members qualified by experience and training to rule on matters pertaining to building construction and fire prevention

Vacancies

5 – Persons who are qualified by experience and training to rule on matters pertaining to building construction and fire prevention - apply

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CAPITAL AREA PARTNERSHIP UPLIFTING PEOPLE, INC. – (15 members, 3 appointed by City Council)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Manages and controls CAPUP, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. CAPUP works towards the elimination of the causes of poverty; stimulate the Richmond region to mobilize resources to combat poverty and the causes of poverty; promotes the education, economic, social and spiritual development of Richmond Region poverty communities; and receives and disburse financial assistance related to carrying out the above purposes.

Composition 

3 – Persons who reside in the city

No vacancies

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CAPITAL REGION AIRPORT COMMISSION – (4 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional and out-of-state travelers.

Composition

4 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

No vacancies

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CENTRAL VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY – (6 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - The Authority's purpose is to plan, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, operate, contract for and maintain any garbage and refuse collection, transfer and disposal program or system, within one or more of the political subdivisions which are members of this Authority.

Composition

3 – Members who reside in the city

3 – Alternate members who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

Vacancies

1 – Alternate members who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city - apply

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CITY PERSONNEL BOARD – (10 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - Serves as a hearing panel and hear appeals of grievances filed by any employee in the classified service pursuant to procedures established by the city in compliance with Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1507. The hearing decisions of the personnel board shall be in writing and shall contain findings of fact as to the material issues in each case and the basis for the Board's findings.

Composition

8 – Persons who reside in the city

2 – Employees of the Classified Service (selected through an election) 

Vacancies

2 – Persons who reside in the city - apply

1 – Member of the classified service who do not need to reside in the city – an election is held for this position

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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION – (9 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - Responsible for the conduct of planning relating to the orderly growth and development of the city, including adequate and appropriate resources for the housing, business, industry, transportation, distribution, recreation, culture, comfort, convenience, health and welfare of its population.

Composition

1 – Member of City Council

1 – Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals appointed by the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term coincident with their term on such board

1 – The Chief Administrative Officer or an officer or employee of the city designated from time to time by him/her

6 – Qualified voters of the city holding no office of profit under the city government

No vacancies

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CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD – (8 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - Review, investigate and make recommendations to City Council, the Mayor, and the Chief of Police concerning internal investigations conducted by the Department of Police regarding police officer-involved shootings; deaths of persons while held in the custody of the Department of Police; serious injuries to persons while in the custody of the Department of Police; accusations of physical or verbal abuse by officers of the Department of Police; appeals by citizens of a finding or decision of the Department of Police; and providing recommendations on law enforcement practices, policies, and procedures. 

Composition

4 – Residents of the city who is not currently or previously employed as a law-enforcement officer as defined in Code of Virginia, § 9.1-101 shall be appointed to the Board; no person who is a family or household member, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 16.1-228, of a person who is currently or who was previously employed as a law-enforcement officer, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 9.1-101, shall be appointed to the Board; no person who has a complaint pending against the Department of Police or litigation pending against the City or who is a family or household member, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 16.1-220, of a person who has such a pending complaint or litigation shall be appointed to the Board

4 – Residents of the city who is not currently or previously employed as a law-enforcement officer as defined in Code of Virginia, § 9.1-101 shall be appointed to the Board; no person who is a family or household member, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 16.1-228, of a person who is currently or who was previously employed as a law-enforcement officer, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 9.1-101, shall be appointed to the Board; no person who has a complaint pending against the Department of Police or litigation pending against the City or who is a family or household member, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 16.1-220, of a person who has such a pending complaint or litigation shall be appointed to the Board (mayoral appointment)

No Council-appointed vacancies

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CLEAN CITY COMMISSION – (17 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Achieve visible improvements in the manner in which the local environment is maintained with noticeable reductions in the amount of litter and illegal dumping; improve the level of public awareness regarding litter and recycling problems; review existing litter control and dumping ordinances and suggest ways to improve enforcement; and work with all City and State agencies to reduce the amount of illegal dumping by contractors and citizens.

Composition

9 – Members, one from each City Council district who resides or has a principal place of employment in such district

5 – Members at-large corporate or community representatives, who may be nominated by the Commission and not required to reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

1 – Director of the Department of Public Works or a designee

2 – Members who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city (mayoral appointment)

Vacancies

1 – A person who resides or has a principal place of employment in the 2nd Council District - apply

1 – Member at-large corporate or community representative - apply

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COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – (9 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - Charged with reviewing all exterior changes to structures within the City's Old and Historic Districts and issuing Certificates of Appropriateness for those projects that it deems to be appropriate. The CAR bases all its decisions generally on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and New Construction; and specifically on the Richmond Old & Historic Districts Handbook and Design Review Guidelines, adopted in 1999.

Composition

1 – Member appointed from a list of at least three nominees submitted by the Richmond Chapter of the American Institute of Architects who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

1 – Member appointed from a list of at least three nominees submitted by the Historic Richmond Foundation who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

1 – Member appointed from a list of at least three nominees submitted by the Richmond Association of Realtors who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

4 – Members of the city appointed at-large 

1 – Member who resides in a City Old and Historic District

1 – Member of the city at-large and shall serve on the Urban Design Committee

Vacancies

1 – Member of the city at-large - apply

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COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD – (15 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Serves as a planning and advisory body to the City for developing, monitoring, and evaluating community corrections programs that will provide the judicial system with sentencing alternatives for certain individuals who meet the eligibility criteria established under Code of Virginia, § 19.2-303.3 or other applicable provision of State law, pursuant to standards promulgated in conformity with Code of Virginia, § 9.1-175. 

Composition

1 – A Judge of the Circuit Court

1 – A Judge of the General District Court

1 – A Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

1 – The Chief Magistrate

1 – The Chief of Police

1 – Attorney for the Commonwealth

1 – The Public Defender or an attorney who is experienced in the defense of criminal matters

1 – The Sheriff of the City of Richmond

1 – A local educator who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

1 – The administrator of the Community Services Board

1 – A City Council member

4 – Members of the city at-large

Vacancies

1 – A judge of Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court – apply

1 – A judge of the Circuit Court – apply

1 – Member of the city at-large – apply

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COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM – (3 members appointed by City Council)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Oversee the design, implementation, and on-going management of a collaborative system of care that is child-centered, family-focused and maximizes the use of community resources when addressing the strengths and needs of troubled at-risk youth and their families, in accordance with the Code of Virginia,  Section §2.2-5200. 

Composition

1 – A representative of a private organization located within the City that (i) serves children and families in the City

1 – A parent representative who receives or has received services for the representative’s child or foster child through one or more of the agencies participating in the Community Policy and Management Team

1 – A member of City Council

No Vacancies

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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPO) – (4 members appointed by City Council)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Performs policy and technical functions for Richmond Urbanized Area transportation planning, reflecting a multimodal process founded upon coordination and cooperation between planning, transit, and service providers. The policy function is designed to develop and implement transportation policies for the Richmond Regional Metropolitan Transportation Plan and related efforts

Composition

4 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

Vacancies

1 – A person who resides within the city - apply

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – (7 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - A political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia that partners with the City of Richmond Department of Economic Development to attract, retain, and support businesses.  The purpose of the EDA is to promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, government and commercial enterprise to locate in or remain in the City of Richmond, further the economic well-being of the citizens of the City, and benefit the inhabitants of the City, increase their commerce and promote their safety, health, welfare, convenience and prosperity. 

Composition

1 – Persons who reside in the city of the residential, commercial or mixed-use development community

1 – Person who resides in the city of the banking, lending or financial services community

1 – Person who resides in the city and a member of the Virginia State Bar

1 – Person who resides in the city and a Certified Public Accountant 

3 – Persons who reside in the city to promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, government and commercial enterprise to locate in or remain in the city

Vacancies

1 – Person who resides in the city and a member of the Virginia State Bar – apply

1 – Person who resides in the city to promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, government and commercial enterprise to locate in or remain in the city – apply

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FUTURE OF WORKFORCE COMMISSION – (15 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Provides City Council and the Mayor with information and advice concerning the formation of partnerships to facilitate training and programs for accessing employment, career, and educational opportunities.

Composition

10 – Representatives from the school division administered by the School Board of the City of Richmond, City Council, administrative departments of the City, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, the Greater Richmond Transit Company, a private partnership developer, and corporations having a headquarters or place of business in the city

5 – Representatives from the school division administered by the School Board of the City of Richmond, City Council, administrative departments of the City, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, the Greater Richmond Transit Company, a private partnership developer, and corporations having a headquarters or place of business in the city (mayoral appointment)

No Council-appointed vacancies

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HISTORY AND CULTURE COMMISSION – (9 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - The Commission shall monitor, evaluate, and provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor and the Department of Planning and Development Review concerning issues of historical, cultural, and economic significance within the City of Richmond.

Composition

9 – Persons who reside in the city who represent a range of expertise in one or more fields, including, but not limited to, architecture, archaeology, history, art, culture, and economic development

No Council-appointed vacancies

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – (11 members, 2 youth members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Investigate to the extent permitted by law, and advise City Council and the Mayor on acts or practices prohibited under applicable local, State, and Federal law; provide assistance to persons who believe their human rights under City, State, or Federal law have been violated by identifying the appropriate Federal, State, local agency to address the complaint and referring such persons to such agency; provide public forums for the discussion of human rights issues, including educational awareness forums concerning policies or practices that cause or may be caused by discriminatory practices or patterns; conducts studies concerning ways to improve human relations in the City and propose solutions for any issues identified through such studies.

Composition

6 – Persons who reside in the city who broadly represents the community

1 – Youth member who is a student at Richmond Public Schools 10th, 11th, or 12th grades

5 – Persons who reside in the city who broadly represents the community – (mayoral appointment)

1 – Youth member who is a student at Richmond Public Schools 10th, 11th, or 12th grades (mayoral appointment)

No Council-appointed vacancies

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J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD – (15 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Acts in an advisory capacity to the State Board for Community Colleges and performs such duties with respect to the operation of a single community college.  The College Board supports the college’s vision, mission, and values and is good stewards of resources, making effective and efficient use of them, thereby ensuring accountability to the Commonwealth and to the communities it serves.

Composition

Fifteen individuals from the six localities Reynolds serves: City of Richmond, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Louisa County, and Powhatan County.

5 – Persons who reside in the city from various businesses, industries, and professions in the region being served by the community college. No current or former employee, including current adjunct faculty members, of the community college shall be eligible to serve on the college board

Vacancies

1 – Person who resides in the city from various businesses, industries, and professions in the region being served by the community college. No current or former employee, including current adjunct faculty members, of the community college shall be eligible to serve on the college board - apply

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JOHN TYLER ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (ASAP) POLICY ADVISORY BOARD – (4 members appointed by City Council)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Provides probation and intervention services for the Commonwealth’s courts through its local programs located throughout Virginia. The mission is to improve highway safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, leading to the reduction of alcohol and drug related fatalities and crashes.  VASAP is a quasi-governmental organization that works directly with the courts to provide intervention services for those who are convicted of a DUI, drug, or other offenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Composition

4 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment within the city

Vacancies

2 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment within the city – apply

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LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, INC. – (6 members appointed by City Council)

Purpose

(Advisory) - The governing body responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and community mission of the non-profit garden in Richmond.  Comprised of volunteer community leaders, the board oversees operations to connect people through plants.

Composition

6 – Member in good standing with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc., who resides or has a principal place of employment within the city

Vacancies

1 – A member in good standing with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc., who resides or has a principal place of employment within the city – apply

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LOCAL FINANCE BOARD FOR OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST – (3 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - To manage the assets of the trust to fund post-employment benefits other than pensions in accordance with section 15.2-1544 of the Code of Virginia (1950).

Composition

1 – Director of Finance

1 – City of Richmond Investment and Debt Manager

1 – Deputy CAO for Finance and Administration

No vacancies

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MAGGIE L. WALKER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST - CITIZENS' ADVISORY PANEL – (9 members)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Advise and make recommendations to the Maggie L. Walker Community Land Trust Board with respect to the development of any property received by Maggie L. Walker Community Land Trust from the City. Property received by MLWCLT from the City shall be subject to the approval of the Citizens' Advisory Panel.

Composition

1 – Member designated by the Chief Administrative Officer, who shall serve as Chair

2 – Members who resides or have a principal place of employment in the city

2 – Members appointed by the Mayor of the City of Richmond

4 – Members appointed by the Maggie L. Walker Community Land Trust Board

No Council-appointed vacancies

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MAGGIE L. WALKER INITIATIVE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD – (16 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - To monitor, evaluate and provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and the Director of Community Wealth Building concerning the City's poverty reduction and wealth building initiatives and the City's progress towards achieving its poverty reduction objectives.

Composition

7 – Members appointed by the Mayor

3 – Persons who reside in a City Council district with a poverty rate of at least 20%

1 – Tenant of the RRHA or a recipient of Section 8 housing vouchers from RRHA

1 – Business owner or a representative of a business with a workforce made up of employees, the majority of whom reside in the City of Richmond

1 – Representative of a college or university located within the City of Richmond with expertise in studying poverty or in program evaluation

1 – A person who resides within the city 

1 – A member of the City Council, who shall be a non-voting member of the Board and shall serve as co-Chair

Vacancies

1 – A business owner or a representative of a business with a workforce with a majority of city residents - apply  

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MAYMONT FOUNDATION – (3 members appointed by the city)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Responsible for the improvement, operation, and maintenance of Maymont Park, including without limitation, the maintenance of the Maymont Manor House and furnishings as a quality period residence museum.

Composition

1 – The Director of City Recreation and Parks Department

1 – A member of City Council

1 – Member of the City Planning Commission

No vacancies

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MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD – (9 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Provides advice and recommendations to City Council and the Mayor on matters concerning the development of strategies, policies and operational procedures to achieve the City's goals to expand and improve recruitment, retention and contracting in all businesses and industries or minority business enterprises and emerging small businesses in the City and provide a report of the Board's advice and recommendations upon the request of either the City Council or the Mayor

Composition

4 – Members appointed by the Mayor

3 – Representatives of a minority business enterprise who resides or have a principal place of employment in the city

1 – Member who shall be a representative of lenders or businesses other than a minority business enterprise

1 – Member of the city at-large

Vacancies

1 – Representatives of a minority business enterprise who resides or have a principal place of employment in the city - apply

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PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING STEERING COMMISSION – (11 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Make recommendations to City Council, the Mayor, and other City agencies on how to implement participatory budgeting for City capital projects proposed by the Commission and administering a participatory budgeting process.

Composition

2 – Voting members who reside in a Council district located north of the James River

3 - Voting members who reside in a Council district located south of the James River

1 – Voting member who is a person who resides in the city with a disability

1 – Voting member who is a resident of public housing

4 – Non-voting alternate members who reside in the city 

Vacancies

2 - Voting members who reside in a Council district located south of the James River

 - apply

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PLANRVA (RICHMOND REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION) – (4 members appointed by the city)

Purpose

(Advisory) - A government entity comprising nine local governments for the purpose of encouraging collaboration to address regionally significant issues and opportunities, to promote regional cooperation and collaboration between government, private sector and community organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the planning district.

Composition

2 – Members of City Council 

1 – Alternate elected official

1 – Member of the City Planning Commission 

1 – Person who resides in the city

No vacancies

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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION – (9 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Advise the City Planning Commission on all matters that pertain to design and location of any work of art that is or may become the property of the City.  Adopt, and amend from time to time, the Annual Work Plan, subject to approval by the City Planning Commission.  Advise the Public Art Manager on art funded through the City’s Percent for Art Program.

Composition

4 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city who hold no office of profit under the city government, and have considerable knowledge of and experience in the visual or performing arts

2 – Persons who reside in the city who are art professionals

1 – Member of the Urban Design Committee or the City Planning Commission

1 – Member of City Council

1 – Member appointed by the Mayor

No vacancies

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PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES COMMISSION – (13 voting and 8 non-voting members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Provide City Council and the Mayor with information and advice concerning operation, maintenance, rate setting, fiscal integrity, and expansion of the City's public utilities, including natural gas, clean drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater.

Composition

8 – Commercial or residential public utilities customers who are resident of the city or the authorized representatives of such commercial or residential public utilities customers with at least 1 residing in the city on the south side of the James River

5 – Commercial or residential public utilities customers who are residents of the city or the authorized representatives of such commercial or residential public utilities customers with at least 1 residing in the city on the north side of the James River (mayoral appointment)

4 – Ex-officio, non-voting members recommended by the mayor, one representative of the Department of Public Utilities, one representative of the Department of Public Works, one representative of the Office of Sustainability, and one representative of the Richmond and Henrico Health District 

4 – Non-voting members consisting of one public utilities department head, or the designees thereof, each employed by the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Goochland, respectively

No Council-appointed vacancies

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RICHMOND AMBULANCE AUTHORITY – (11 members)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Oversees the Richmond Ambulance Authority, which provides emergency and non-emergency transport, maintaining high-performance EMS for Richmond.

Composition

8 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

1 – Member of City Council

1 – The Chief Administrative Officer

1 – City Department of Finance Director

No vacancies

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RICHMOND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY – (15 members)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Provides oversight, governance, and advocacy for Richmond Behavioral Health Authority programs and services.

Composition

1 – Member appointed by the Mayor

14 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city who broadly represent the community, to include consumers and family members of consumers

Vacancies

2 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city broadly represent the community, to include consumers and family members of consumers - apply

2 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city who is a family member of an individual receiving or has received services - apply

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RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD – (9 members)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Serves as the governing body legally responsible for controlling, managing, and setting policy for the library system. They represent community interests, manage funds, plan strategic goals, and hire the Library Director to maintain a free public library.

Composition

9 – Qualified voters of the city

No Vacancies

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RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY – (9 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Appointed to oversee affordable housing, policy setting, and redevelopment in city.

Composition

6 – Members who reside or have a principal place of employment within the city

3 – RRHA tenant representative recommended by the Richmond Tenant’s Organization, to include 1 person using a RRHA Housing Choice Voucher

Vacancies

3 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment within the city - apply (updated 8/19/2026)

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RICHMOND REGION TOURISM – (3 members appointed by City Council)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Support hospitality interests in the Richmond region; grow the economy of the Richmond region by attracting conventions, meetings, and visitors; ensure that all have a great experience.

Composition

1 – Member of City Council

2 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

No vacancies

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RICHMOND RETIREMENT SYSTEM – (7 members)

Purpose

(Supervisory) - Board of Trustees of the Richmond Retirement System have the responsibility of the supervision of the administration of the retirement plan, the determination of eligibility for the receipt of retirement benefits, the award of retirement benefits as authorized by ordinance of the City of Richmond, and such other duties as have heretofore been exercised by the Board of Trustees of the Richmond Retirement System other than fiduciary responsibilities concerning the management, control and investment of the financial resources of the Richmond Retirement System.

Composition

3 – Members who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city

2 – City employees of the Classified Service

2 – Members who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city (mayoral appointment)

Vacancies

1 – Member who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city - apply

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SAFE AND HEALTHY STREETS – (12 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Provide advice and recommendations to City Council concerning plans for the formulation of a highway safety program for the City and conduct periodic reviews of the operation and effect of such program

Composition

1 – Member of City Council

4 – Qualified voters of the city who hold no office of profit with the city

3 – Members with expertise in transportation safety who resides or have a principal place of employment in the city

1 – The Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools

1 – The commanding officer of the Traffic Division of the Department of Police

1 – The Traffic Engineer of the city

1 – The Director of Public Works or its designee

Vacancies

1 – Qualified voters of the city who hold no office of profit with the city - apply

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SISTER CITIES COMMISSION – (13 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - Serves as a conduit for fostering international cultural, educational, and economic exchanges between Richmond and its partner cities globally. It promotes citizen diplomacy, strengthens multicultural community ties, and celebrates diversity through organized exchanges and community engagement

Composition

1 – Member of City Council

10 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city with knowledge in strengthening the ties between the city and any sister city or cities

2 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city with knowledge in strengthening the ties between the city and any sister city or cities (mayoral appointments)

Vacancies

7 – Persons who reside or have a principal place of employment in the city with knowledge in strengthening the ties between the city and any sister city or cities - apply

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SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD – (9 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - To exercise the powers and duties provided by Code of Virginia, § 63.2-305(B), including: to interest itself in all matters pertaining to public assistance and social services needed by residents of the City; to monitor the formulation and implementation of public assistance and social services programs by the local department; to meet with the local government official at least four times a year to make recommendations on policy matters.

Composition

9 – Members who reside in the city

No vacancies

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SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE COMMISSION – (10 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - To provide expertise and information to support the equitable sustainability efforts of the City of Richmond, including: recommending changes to the City Code, Code of Virginia, and other laws to implement sustainable methods; encouraging sustainable business, building, and community-led approaches; coordinating with other City boards and commissions with related purposes; consulting with the Office of Sustainability to support implementation of the RVAgreen 2050: Climate Equity Action Plan 2030; and preparing and submitting an annual report to the Council by December 31 of each year. 

Composition

7 – City residents who demonstrates expertise in sustainability or equitable climate action through professional or volunteer efforts, or experience, which may include policy expertise, technical skills, community outreach, organizing, advocacy, or other sustainability and climate related skills

2 – City residents who demonstrates expertise in sustainability or equitable climate action through professional or volunteer efforts, or experience, which may include policy expertise, technical skills, community outreach, organizing, advocacy, or other sustainability and climate related skills (mayoral appointment)

1 – Non-voting City employee in the Office of Sustainability (mayoral appointment)

No Council-appointed vacancies

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URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE – (11 members)

Purpose

(Policy) - Upon request of the City Planning Commission, advise the Commission on matters of an aesthetic nature in connection with the performance of the Commission's duties under Sections 17.05, 17.06, and 17.07 of the City Charter and in any other matter requested by the Commission. The Committee also has authority to review and approve or disapprove applications for design overlay district design review, adopt design guidelines applicable to properties in connection with the Planning Commission's duties, and adopt procedures allowing for the delegation of review, approval, or disapproval of applications to the Secretary. (Sec. 30-940.3(d))

Composition

1 – Registered architect who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city

1 – Member of a community-focused organization or business who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city

1 – Member of the faculty of a design or arts division of a local college or university 

1 – Registered professional engineer who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city

1 – Urban designer or urban planner who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city

1 – Registered landscape architect who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city

1 – Member of the City Planning Commission

1 – Member of the Commission of Architectural Review

2 – Member who reside or have a primary place of employment in the city

1 – Member with demonstrated arboriculture or forestry expertise who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city, or a member of the Urban Forestry Commission. 

Vacancies

1 – Urban designer or urban planner who resides or has a primary place of employment in the city - apply

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URBAN FORESTRY COMMISSION – (12 members)

Purpose

(Advisory) - To improve the City's urban forestry resources through policy development, advice, education and fundraising, including advising the Director of Public Works regarding rules, regulations and policies under the City's Municipal Tree Policy; recommending legislation, plans and programs complementary to the Municipal Tree Policy; facilitating development of a tree maintenance and management plan for City-owned trees; assisting with public education programs; and working with private organizations to raise money for projects involving City-owned trees. 

Composition

3 – Non-voting members, City's Urban Forester, a representative from the Office of Sustainability, and a representative from the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities, or their designees

5 – Persons who reside in the city

1 – Certified arborist who resides or has a principal place of employment in the city

3 – Persons who reside in the city (mayoral appointment)

No Council-appointed vacancies

Richmond City Council boards and commissions encompass local and regional government/non-government boards, commissions, committees and task forces. Each body focuses on differing topics and responsibilities such as advising Council, creating policy, or governing.

Per Richmond City Code § 2-773:

Each board or commission shall be classified according to its respective level of authority as follows:

Advisory: A board or commission is classified as "advisory" if its purpose is to provide advice and comment to the Council, the Mayor or any City agency.

Policy: A board or commission is classified as "policy" if its purpose is to promulgate public policies or regulations, adjudicate regulatory or statutory violations or make decisions binding on City agencies or members of the public, whether or not such decisions are subject to appeal.

Supervisory: A board or commission is classified as "supervisory" if its purpose is to be responsible for agency operations, including approving requests for appropriations, appointing an agency director who is subordinate to the board or commission and ensuring that the agency complies with all statutory directives and directives of the board or commission.

Additional information regarding boards and commissions may be found within the Richmond City Code at the following link: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeI…;

Board, Commission, Similar Entity	2025 Annual Report
ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TOWING FEES AND THE STORAGE OF VEHICLES	Advisory Board for the Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles.pdf
ADVISORY BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS	Advisory Board of Recreation and Parks_0.pdf
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND SUPERVISORY BOARD	Affordable Housing Trust Fund Supervisory Board.pdf
AGING AND DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD	Aging and Disabilities Advisory Board.pdf
AUDIT COMMITTEE	Audit Committee
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS
BOARD OF FIRE APPEALS	Not Active in 2025
JOHN TYLER ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (ASAP) POLICY ADVISORY BOARD
CAPITAL AREA PARTNERSHIP UPLIFTING PEOPLE, INC.	Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People Inc.pdf
CAPITAL REGION AIRPORT COMMISSION	Capital Region Airport Commission
CENTRAL VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION	Not Active in 2025
CITY PERSONNEL BOARD	City Personnel Board.pdf
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD	Civilian Review Board
CLEAN CITY COMMISSION	Clean City Commission.pdf
COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW	Commission of Architectural Review
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD	Community Criminal Justice Board.pdf
COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPO)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	Economic Development Authority.pdf
ETHICS REFORM COMMISSION	Not Active in 2025
GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY
GREATER RICHMOND PARTNERSHIP, INC.
GREATER RICHMOND TRANSIT COMPANY	Greater Richmond Transit Company.pdf
FUTURE OF WORKFORCE COMMISSION
HISTORY AND CULTURE COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION	Human Rights Commission.pdf
J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD	J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board.pdf
LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, INC.
LOCAL FINANCE BOARD FOR OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT (OPEB) TRUST
MAGGIE L. WALKER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST - CITIZENS' ADVISORY PANEL
MAGGIE L. WALKER INITIATIVE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
MAYMONT FOUNDATION
METROPOLITAN RICHMOND AIR QUALITY COMMITTEE	Not Active in 2025
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD	Minority Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business Advisory Board.pdf
PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING STEERING COMMISSION	Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission
PLANRVA (RICHMOND REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION)	PlanRVA and RRTPO.pdf
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES COMMISSION	Public Utilities and Services Commission Annual Report.pdf
RICHMOND AMBULANCE AUTHORITY	Richmond Ambulance Authority.pdf
RICHMOND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
RICHMOND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY	Richmond Behavioral Health Authority.pdf
RICHMOND METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RMTA)	Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority.pdf
RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD	Richmond Public Library Board.pdf
RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY	Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.pdf
RICHMOND REGION TOURISM (RICHMOND METROPOLITAN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU)	Richmond Region Tourism
RICHMOND RETIREMENT SYSTEM	Richmond Retirement System.pdf
SAFE AND HEALTHY STREETS COMMISSION	Safe and Healthy Streets.pdf
SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE COMMISSION (Green City Commission)	Sustainability and Resilience Commission.pdf
URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE	Urban Design Committee.pdf
URBAN FORESTRY COMMISSION	Urban Forestry Commission.pdf