Representatives for the Disabled Community: DABI shall meet to assess and evaluate needs and resources relative to seniors and those with disabilities; to plan for and promote public sessions, forums, and surveys in coordination with other agencies, individuals, and/or entities which serve or support the well-being of these populations; and, to advocate for situations and issues which will enhance the independence and quality of life for the population which is represented by DABI’s interests. DABI shall recommend to City Council and city manager, ways and means of providing and improving services to older adults and/or to those with disabilities; and, shall be responsible for initiating and supporting efforts to increase the visibility of the aforementioned residents in the community, including them in the life of the city and for recognizing their contributions to the community-at-large.
Youth Commission- The Regional Youth Commission is comprised of 15 members, 5 representing each locality. One representative from each locality is a youth. This commission provides citizen input to the Director and staff of the Office on Youth concerning issues such as youth programming, funding, and community trends. The Commissioners serve as youth advocates and ambassadors for the OOY, and are dedicated to ensuring the provision of comprehensive youth development services in our region. This Commission meets bi-monthly and acts in an advisory capacity to the Office on Youth, The commission recommends general policies involving programming for youth and families; foster involvement of youth in their community, and evaluates and seek solutions to problems, activities and concerns. Meetings: Third Wednesday, every other month at 5:30. – United Way Office, 29 Idlewood Blvd, Fishersville.
Shenandoah Valley Social Services Administrative and Advisory Board - Responsibility for administrative matters is vested in the Director of Social Services. The Director reports to the county Administrator, the Waynesboro City Manager and the Staunton City Manager, and receives input from the Advisory Board on policy and program matters. Each of the three localities will appoint a representative to serve on the DSS Advisory Board. The purpose of the Board is to interest itself in all matters pertaining to the public assistance and social services needed by the people of the political subdivision or subdivisions served by the local department; to monitor the formulation and implementation of public assistance and social services programs by the local department and provide guidance on programmatic issues of relevance to the customers the department serves. The Advisory Board is comprised of two members appointed by each participating locality, Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro. All members serve four year terms. Meetings are scheduled at the Verona office and meeting times are determined annually by participating board members.
Parks and Recreation Commission – An advisory body appointed to advise Council as to the park and recreational needs of the City. The Commission also provides advisory direction to the Parks and Recreation Department staff on related topics including the annual budget, general recreational programming and relationships with other private and public organizations, and park development and re-development issues.
Meetings: Held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. except in November and December when they will be held on the third Thursday. Department of Parks and Recreation, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro, VA.