Boards and Commissions Vacancies

Please note that appointments by city council are to be from the qualified voters of the City of Waynesboro.
 

Economic Development Authority Board – The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority Board of Directors is a seven member board appointed by City Council and charged with promoting the economic wellbeing of the community. In addition to its legal authority to issue industrial development bonds, the EDA directs strategic planning initiatives, oversees economic development incentives, and leads outreach efforts to the business community.  The EDA offers low interest loans to small and mid-sized businesses, administers tax incentives to retain and grow jobs and investment, revitalizes communities through redevelopment initiatives, and supports entrepreneurial development by providing access to training and mentoring programs.  The economic development efforts of the City are designed to increase community prosperity. This prosperity allows the total economy to thrive through increased personal disposable income, greater capital investment in business, and an enhanced quality of life. This also provides revenues for local government to provide services and programs reflected by the desires of the community.  

The EDA Board meets on the second Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m., 301 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA.


Board of Building Code Appeals (Experienced in one or more of the following: Electrical Contractor, Property Manager, Plumbing, Mechanicals, Building Contractor):  Hears appeals from an aggrieved party regarding the design or construction of a building or structure or any decision of the Building Official concerning the application of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.  The Board shall follow the appeal procedures as established by the Uniform Statewide Building Code on all hearings and findings.   The Board of Building Code Appeals consists of five citizen members.  The Board appointments are for four-year terms and meets on an as-needed basis. For more information, contact the Building and Zoning Code Administrator at 540-942-6628. 

 
 
Historical Commission is charged with preserving and protecting the history of the City of Waynesboro.  The Historical Commission’s mission is to locate, collect, and preserve historical facts and important information about the community, and educate and encourage personal and community responsibility for preserving its past and fostering an understanding and appreciation of the City’s history.   Meetings:  Third Tuesday of each month – 6:30 p.m. – Conference Room of the Waynesboro Public Library., Waynesboro, Virginia, Waynesboro. 
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.

Cultural Commission:  The Commission coordinates the promotion and support of existing cultural activities and events in the Waynesboro area, supports the development of new cultural organizations towards the enhancement of the quality of life, and promotes a cultural tourism effort in the Waynesboro area.  The Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to cultural activities, acts as an advisory board on behalf of the City with respect to grants and financial assistance to local organizations, assists and coordinates with planning similar activities by cultural organizations represented on the commission by nonvoting members, and seeks to cooperate with all agencies, public or private, in the promotion and education of the cultural activities of the city.
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M., Wayne Theatre Building, 533 West Main Street, Suite 1, Waynesboro.

Valley Community Services Board:  The purpose of this Board shall be to act as a direct agent of the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro and the Counties of Augusta and Highland, in the establishment and operation of community mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse programs as provided for in Title §37.2-500, Chapter 5, §37.2-501 through §37.2-512, Code of Virginia (2005) as amended.  The core of program services to be provided by the Board shall include emergency services, case management services subject to such funds as may be appropriated therefore, and may include a comprehensive system of inpatient, outpatient, day support residential, prevention, early intervention, and other appropriate mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse services necessary to provide individualized services and supports to persons with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, or alcohol or drug abuse problems or dependence. 
Meetings: Last Wed. of each month, 7:00 P.M., 86 Sangers Lane, Staunton.