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HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY:
Vacancies become available through expiration of terms, and through
resignations. Telephone the City Clerk’s Office (541-2249) for a
listing of vacancies and for additional information. If a vacancy is
available, a Talent Bank Resume should be completed and returned to the
City Clerk’s Office. If no vacancy exists, the Resume will remain on
file for one (1) year.
REQUIREMENTS: "Members
are encouraged to attend meetings to the board, commission, and/or
authority to which they have been appointed. Any member of a
Council-appointed Board/Commission shall be considered to have resigned
if absent for three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings unless the
Chairman shall report extenuating circumstances to the Clerk of
Council.""(From Policy set by City Council on September 27, 1988).
Members should be willing to attend
City Council meetings when an item is on the Council Agenda regarding
the Board/Commission to which the member is appointed.
ASHFORD CIVIC PLAZA COMMISSION
Nine-member commission (City Council formed the Ashford Civic
Plaza Commission on September 23, 2001.) Following is an excerpt
of recommendations from the Ad Hoc Public Plaza Committee approved by
City Council on November 27, 2001. Establish a Commission to make
further recommendations to City Council on the individual or group(s)
to be recognized in Hopewell Plaza for their contributions to the
quality of life in Hopewell. Upon approval of such individual or
group(s) by City Council, the Commission will approve the design,
material and placement of the tribute. The Commission will consist of
nine members comprised of two City Council members and seven citizens
(one from each of the seven wards) appointed by City Council. All costs
associated with the placement of any tribute in the plaza will be paid
at the expense of the group or individual seeking approval from the
Commission. The terms of office for the first year only will be as
follows: Wards #2, #4, and #6, four-year terms (or slightly longer)
extending from the date of appointment until June 30, 2005. Wards #1,
#3, #5, and #7, two-year terms (or slightly shorter) extending from the
date of appointment until June 30, 2003. After the first year, all
appointments will be for four-year terms. Meeting time and place not
yet determined.
APPOMATTOX BASIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The City belongs to a Regional Corporation with the City Council making
two (2) appointments with one-year (1) terms. Also, another member is
appointed by the two (2) Council appointees. The six (6)-member local
governing body membership includes the Cities of Colonial Heights,
Hopewell, Petersburg, and the Counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and
Sussex with a total membership of eighteen. The purpose for the
corporation is to enlist, encourage and promote among the cities and
counties planning activities and programs in which the political
subdivisions have a common interest and to advertise the advantages and
resources of such area with a view to attract business and industry of
all kinds to such area. Meeting Time and Place: First Thursday of each
month at 7:30 a.m. at the ABIDCO Office, 1964 Wakefield Street,
Petersburg, Virginia.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
The seven member Board is appointed by City Council for four(4)-year
terms of office. The Board is designed to oversee the City’s Historic
District and assure that the exterior architectural character and
appearance of structures are maintained. The Board is charged with
preserving the uniqueness of the district in addition to recommending
other structures or areas within the City, which have historic or
architectural value. Meeting Time and Place: Meets on call; held as
needed; City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 300 N. Main St.,
Hopewell. Staffed by: the Department of Development. (Zoning Ordinance,
Article 14, D)
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The
five(5)-member Board is appointed by the Judges of the Circuit Court
for five (5)- year terms of office. The Board is a quasi-judicial body
established under State Law to provide relief to special cases where
the exact application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance may be
unduly restrictive and cause a hardship. The basic powers of the Board
are Zoning Administrator or an administrative official in enforcing or
administering the Zoning Ordinance. Appointments to this board are made
by the Circuit Court Judge, with recommendation by the City Council.
When the Council has identified a candidate for the Board, that name
should be submitted to the Circuit Court for appointment. The Director
of Development must be notified when a candidate is suggested, so that
the appointment may be followed up, and the necessary materials may be
provided to the candidate once an appointment is made. Meeting Time and
Place: Meets 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 PM; City Council Chambers, Municipal
Building, 300 N. Main St., Hopewell. Staffed by the Department of
Development. (Zoning Ordinance, Article 19)
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE AND FIRE PREVENTION CODE APPEALS
The five (5)-member Board is appointed by the Judges of the Circuit
Court for five (5)-year terms of office, after recommendation by the
City Council. The terms of office are set forth in accordance with the
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code as adopted by the Code of the
City of Hopewell. The Board is a quasi-judicial body established under
State Law to provide relief to special cases where the exact
application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance may be unduly
restrictive and cause a hardship. The board is empowered to hear and
decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination
made by the Zoning Administrator or an administrative official in
enforcing or administering the Zoning Ordinance. This pertains to new
construction and existing structures in the City. Meeting Time and
Place: Held as needed; City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 300
N. Main St., Hopewell. (Code of Va., Sec. 36-105, Meets on Call.)
CENTRAL VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE BOARD
City Council appoints one representative to this board. The meeting
location, time and date: 9:00 AM, second Tuesday of each month, 15 West
Bank Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, Executive Director – Ken Roy
(Office: 733-2403; Cell: 216-2772; Fax: 861-6780) (cvfo@cvfo.org)
CENTRAL VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
Membership consists of the political subdivisions of the Counties of
Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent,
Powhatan, Prince George and the Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell,
Petersburg, Richmond and the Town of Ashland. The City of Hopewell is
entitled to appoint one (1) board member based on its population. An
alternate also may be appointed who may attend meetings of the
Authority, but who shall be entitled to vote only during the absence of
the designated member. Each member and alternate shall serve at the
pleasure of the appointing body, provided that no term is set for more
than four (4) years. The Authority is empowered to plan, acquire,
construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, operate, contract for and
maintain a garbage and refuse collection, transfer and disposal program
or system, including waste reduction, waste material recovery,
recycling, resource recovery, waste incineration, landfill operation,
ash management, sludge disposal, household hazardous waste management
and disposal and similar programs or systems, within one or more of the
political subdivisions who are members of this Authority. Meeting Time
and Place: Third Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m., Large Conference
Room, Richmond Planning District Commission, 2104 W. Laburnum Avenue,
Richmond, Virginia.
CENTRAL VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Membership consists of one (1) representative from each political
subdivision from member jurisdictions. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee
for monitoring the planning and development process of the Authority.
They are primarily a focus group for public information.
CLEAN CITY COMMISSION
The
15-member Commission is appointed by the City Council for four (4)-year
terms of office. The operating concept of the Clean City Commission is
to dry up litter at the source through a process of public education,
government support, and citizen involvement. The Commission also
strongly supports recycling through education and implementation of
various programs. Meeting Time and Place: First Monday of each month at
6:00 p.m. at 300 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Hopewell.
Staffed by the Department of Development. (Minute Book 21, Page 127.)
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD
(for Southside Community Diversion Incentive [CDI] Program)
Four
Hopewell members serve this board. The purpose of the Board shall be to
develop community corrections program which will provide the judicial
system with sentencing alternatives for certain non-violent offenders
who may require less than institutional custody and more than
supervised probation. The Community Corrections Resources Board,
consisting of persons appointed by the participating governing bodies
of cities and counties in the Sixty Judicial Circuit, by the judges of
the Sixth Judicial Circuit, and by the Department of Corrections, shall
administer in an advisory capacity the Southside Community Diversion
Incentive Program. The size of the Board shall be determined by the
number of participating jurisdictions, with one governmental appointee
from each; judicial appointees totaling up to the number of
governmental appointees; and one Department of Corrections appointee
per jurisdictional area. Council’s appointee serves a two (2)-year term
of office. Meeting Time and Place: Second Tuesday of each month at
10:00 a.m. Prince George Administrative Office, 6610 Commons Drive,
Suite 204, Prince George, VA. 23875.
CRATER DISTRICT AREA AGENCY ON AGING
The one-member appointee of City Council serves a two (2)-year term
of office. Other members of the agency are appointed by participating
jurisdictions. The Agency is governed by the Code of Virginia, Chapter
15, Section 15.1-21. The essential duties are to insure that the
interests of the citizens are represented in the development of
policies and programs of the Agency. Meeting Time and Place: Fourth
Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m., 23 Seyler Drive, Petersburg, VA
23804. (Code of Va. 151-21)
CRATER DISTRICT HEALTH LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD
The two (2)-member appointees of City Council serve a three (3)-year
term of office. Other members of the Board are appointed by
participating jurisdictions. The Board, with the participation of the
local Health Director, shall actively participate with community
representatives in the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the
development, coordination and evaluation of local health service
system. Meeting Time and Place: Petersburg Health Department, P. O. Box
2081, Petersburg, VA 23805.
CRATER PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Two (2) Council members are appointed to serve on the Commission
along with a member of City Staff. The purpose of the commission is to
address issues such as water resource management needs, transportation,
land use planning and regulation, human services and economic
development. Through the regional efforts, cost-saving cooperative
solutions to problems are being created and implemented. Meeting Time
and Place: Meets quarterly, or as needed, 5:00 p.m., 1964 Wakefield
St., Petersburg, VA 23804.
DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD/CRATER PLANNING DISTRICT
The two (2) appointees by the mayor serve a three (3)-year term of
office. Other members are appointed by participating jurisdictions. The
Board is governed by the Code of Virginia, Section 51.5-47 to meet the
needs and concerns of the disabled citizens in the Crater District.
Meeting Time and Place: Third Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the
Prince George Social Services Building, Prince George, VA 23875. (Code
of Va., Section 51.5-47)
DISTRICT 19 COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
The mission of District 19 is to provide a system of comprehensive
community mental health and mental retardation services which relate to
and are integrated with existing and planned programs within the limits
of jurisdictional boundaries; and comprehensive range of quality
substance abuse services to citizens of the nine localities of Planning
District V. Two (2) members are appointed by City Council for three
(3)-year terms of office to serve with other members of participating
jurisdictions. Meeting Time and Place: Fourth Thursday of each month at
6:00 p.m. at 20 W. Bank St., Petersburg, VA 23804 (Code of Va., Sec.
37.1-194
ELECTORAL BOARD
Appointments
of the three board members are made by the Judges of the Circuit Court
with three (3)-year terms. The Board is governed by the Code of
Virginia, Section 24.1-29. Meeting Time and Place: Meets on call. By
law this board must meet twice annually. The board normally meets prior
to each election at 309 N. Second Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860
FRIENDS OF THE APPOMATTOX RIVER
Non-profit citizen group to guide the implementation of the
Appomattox River Corridor Plan. Summary prepared by the Crater Planning
District Commission and the Appomattox River Corridor Plan Working
Group. City Council appoints two members to serve along with
Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Petersburg, and Prince
George. The Friends of the Appomattox River Board will work with
citizens and local governments; it will be independent, nonpartisan and
mission oriented, and will oversee and guide the implementation of the
Corridor Plan. Will be a public interest organization with a mission to
stimulate the many individual actions and public/private partnerships
needed to implement the Plan. The Friends group will actively
participate in the public discussion, serve as keeper of the vision,
and promote the public policies and actions supportive of that vision.
Ten actions are suggested in the Corridor Plan directly resulting from
three (3) citizen forums conducted during 1997. One key person from
each locality and those individuals could select other interested
persons to its membership. Contact Persons: Victor Liu, Crater PDC, P.
O Box 1808, Petersburg VA 23805, 861-1666, and Janit L. Potter, Ex.
Dir, P. O. Box 2158, Chesterfield, VA 23832, 796-6091.
HOPEWELL COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY PANEL
The Panel consists of 30 members from industry, business, government,
education, hospital, news media and citizen representatives. The
membership is appointed by consensus of the panel. The panel’s
objective is to establish a partnership between the City and industry,
to improve economic and environmental concerns and to improve
Hopewell’s image and increase pride within the community. Meeting Time
and Place: Quarterly. Staffed by the City’s Emergency Services
Coordinator.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, REDEVELOPMENT AND
The seven (7)-member Authority is appointed by Council with four
(4)-year terms of office. The Authority is governed by the Code of
Virginia, Section 36-4 to provide safe, decent, sanitary and affordable
housing to families of low-moderate income and to further housing
opportunities and to encourage economic development. Meeting Time and
Place: Second Monday of the month at 5:15 p.m. at the Housing Authority
Office, 350 E. Hopewell St., Hopewell, VA 23860. (City Council approved
expansion to 7 members on 11/23/99.)
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The seven-member Authority is appointed by Council with four (4)-year
terms of office. The Authority is governed by the Code of Virginia,
Section 15.1-1376. The purpose of the Authority is to promote industry
and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental,
commercial enterprises to locate or remain in Hopewell and commercial
enterprises to locate or remain in Hopewell and further the use of
agriculture products and natural resources. Meeting Time and Place: As
needed at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 210 N. Second Ave., Hopewell,
VA 23860.
LIBRARY BOARD
The five
(5)-member, plus the Library Director, Board is appointed by Council
for four (4)-year terms of office. The Board is a member of the
Appomattox Regional Library System. The regional Library serves the
public library needs of Hopewell and the Counties of Prince George and
Dinwiddie. Meeting Time and Place: Last Tuesday of each month at 7:00
p.m. Rotates throughout the Region: Headquarters – 245 E. Cawson St.,
Hopewell; Dinwiddie – 14101 Boydton Plank Rd.; McKenney – 20707 First
St., Room 2; Rohoic – 7301 Boydton Plank Rd., Carson – 16101 Halligan
Park Rd.; Disputanta – 10010 County Dr.; Prince George – 6402
Courthouse Rd. Staffed by the Library. (NOTE: Two (2)-term limit on
four (4)-year terms.)
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The fifteen-member Council is appointed by the Mayor for two (2)-year
terms of office. Members may serve no more than three (3) terms or six
(6) years. The membership includes two (2) members from each of the
seven wards plus the Chief of Police. The purpose of the Council is to
act as an advisory board to the Chief of Police, to identify problems
as it relates, and to present solutions. The Council is to establish,
develop and foster the local neighborhood watch program to provide the
safety and security of our citizens. Meeting Time and Place: Meets
Quarterly, 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 300 N. Main St., Hopewell.
Staffed by the Bureau of Police.
PLANNING COMMISSION /WETLANDS BOARD
The five (5)-member Commission/Board is appointed by the Council to
four (4)-year terms of office. The purpose of the Planning Commission
is to advise City Council in matters pertaining to land use planning
and development. The Commission is responsible for reviewing and making
recommendations to City Council on such items as the Comprehensive
Plan, rezonings, subdivisions, street and alley vacations, zoning
ordinance amendments, special studies, etc. The Wetlands Board reviews
all applications for development within the wetlands per the City Code
of Hopewell. Meeting Time and Place: The Planning Commission meets on
the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, 300 N. Main St., Hopewell. If a work
session is needed, it is generally held on the preceding Monday at 5:00
p.m. The Wetlands Board meets on call. Staffed by the Department of
Development.
PORT & DOCK COMMISSION
Council appoints the
five (5)-member Port & Dock Commission to four (4)-year terms of
office. It is the duty of the Commission to
develop, govern, and maintain a port and harbor for the City. Meeting
Time and Place: On call, Harbor Master’s Office, City Marina, Riverside
Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. (NOTE: Jerry Stokes, Temp. Harbor Master)
RECREATION COMMISSION
The
five (5)-member Commission is appointed by Council to four (4)-year
terms of office. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the
Council. It suggests policies affecting recreational programs,
personnel, finance, and the acquisition and disposal of properties
related to total community recreational programs. The Commission shall
advise in the equipping and maintenance of the parks, playgrounds, and
recreational centers. Policies established by the Commission are
subject to the approval of the City Manager. Meeting Time and Place:
First Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Hopewell Community
Center, 100 W. City Point Rd., Hopewell, VA. Staffed by the Recreation
Department.
REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT COMMISSION
The eight-member Commission is appointed by the City Council. The
Commission includes a member of City Council, the City Manager, the
City Attorney, and representatives of the five (5) industrial members.
The terms of office are for a two (2)-year period. The Regional
Commission is a partnership of cooperation between the local government
and the City’s industrial base to oversee the environmental mission of
the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. It has authority and
responsibility with respect to the operation, maintenance and
improvement of the facility. The Commission approves the annual budget
and all major capital expenditures. Meeting Time and Place: Quarterly,
Third Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Facility’s Conference Room, 231
Hummel Ross Road, Hopewell, VA. Staffed by the Regional Wastewater
Facility.
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
Membership consists of the jurisdictions of the Counties of Charles
City, Chesterfield, Prince George, Surry, and the Cities of Colonial
Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg. The Authority was created for the
general purpose of establishing a regional jail facility to serve the
participating jurisdictions to meet their jail facility needs. Meeting
Time and Place: Fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in
Chesterfield County.
SCHOOL BOARD
The five
(5)-member Board is appointed by the City Council to three (3)-year
terms of office. The School Board has all the powers and duties
relating to the management and control of the public schools of the
City provided by the general laws of Virginia. Meeting Time and Place:
Second Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the School Board Office,
103 N. 11th Ave., Hopewell, VA. Staffed by the School Division.
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION
The nine-member Commission is appointed by City Council to two
(2)-year terms of office. The purpose of the Commission is to evaluate
the resources, services and programs that are designed to serve the
City’s senior citizens; establish priorities of services and programs
for the senior citizen population; recommend to City Council programs
and services for senior citizens; and serve as an advocate for
Hopewell’s senior population. Meeting Time and Place: Third Tuesday of
each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Hopewell Community Center, 100 W. City
Point Rd., Hopewell, VA. Staffed by the Recreation Department (Minute
Book 18, Page 82, & Minute Book 20, Page 480)
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
The seven-member Board is appointed by City Council to four (4)-year
terms of office. The Board is charged with: monitoring the formation
and implementation of social service programs within the City;
interesting itself in all matters pertaining to the social welfare of
the people of the City; and, meeting with the department director for
the purpose of making recommendations on matters concerning the
department. Meeting Time and Place: Bi-monthly on the second Monday at
7:00 p.m., Social Services Building, 256 E. Cawson St., Hopewell, VA
(Board usually votes to cancel July meeting.) Staffed by the Social
Services Department. (Code of Va., Sec. 63.1-43.1 – Continuance of
existing local boards; terms of office. "… Appointments shall be for a
term of four years each, except that appointments to fill vacancies
shall be for the unexpired terms. No person may serve more than two
consecutive terms of office..." "… A member of a local board who serves
two consecutive terms shall be ineligible for reappointments of such
local board until the end of an intervening four-year period dating
from the expiration of such two consecutive terms. For the purpose of
succession, all appointments except those to fill a vacancy created
other than by expiration of a term, shall be deemed a full term of
office." (Code 1950, 63-56; 1952, c. 409; 1956, c. 126; 1968, cc. 457,
578; 1974, c. 120; 1975, c. 300; 1980, c.377.)
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
The seven-member Board is appointed by City Council to four (4)-year
terms of office. The Board shall advise the City Manager and the City
Council on transportation safety matters including the operation and
parking of vehicles within the corporate limits of the city; movement
of pedestrians upon the streets and sidewalks of the City.
Notwithstanding the speed limits fixed by the City Code, the Board is
expressly authorized to recommend increases or decreases in the speed
limits in business and residential districts on all streets. Meeting
Time and Place: Bi-monthly beginning the first Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in
the Municipal Building, 300 N. Main St., Hopewell, VA. Staffed by the
Department of Public Works. (City Code, Section 22.)
TYLER, JOHN, COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCAL BOARD
Three (3) members are appointed to the Board by City Council to four
(4)-year terms of office. Other members are appointed by participating
jurisdictions. The local board shall assist in ascertaining education
needs, enlisting community involvement and support, and shall perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the State Board. See Code of
Virginia, Section 23-218. Meeting Time and Place: Bi-monthly on the
second Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the JTC College Conference Room, Jeff
Davis Highway, Chester, VA. (State Code 23-220)
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