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About Boards & Commissions
Learn about the boards and commissions of Chesapeake.
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Airport Authority
The Airport Authority provides for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Chesapeake Municipal Airport complex to serve the needs of Chesapeake citizens.
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Animal Services Advisory Board
The Animal Services Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and City Council in all matters relating to animal care and control activities.
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Applicants Needed for City Boards and Commissions
The Chesapeake City Council is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various boards and commissions. Boards and commissions provide a vital service to various City departments, agencies, and City Council.
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Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments
The Board of Real Estate Equalization holds hearings for the purpose of hearing all complaints of inequalities.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
In general, the Zoning Appeals Board has the powers and duties to hear and then act upon appeals made by citizens for a variance of, or exception to, the zoning laws or decisions made by an Administrative Officer concerning the enforcement of zoning laws.
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Boards & Commissions: Full List & Meeting Schedules
This is a full list of the City of Chesapeake’s authorities, boards, commissions, and committees. It includes current meeting schedules.
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Chesapeake Agricultural Advisory Commission
The Chesapeake Agricultural Advisory Commission shall make recommendations to City Council concerning the issues of special interest to the rural/agricultural community of the City.
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Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)
The CBPA Board reviews and makes decisions regarding Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) exceptions, appeals and violations.
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Chesapeake Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee
The Chesapeake Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in carrying out the City trails plan adopted by the City Council, to make recommendations, and such other duties as may be assigned to the committee by City Council.
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Chesapeake Board of Historic & Architectural Review
The Review Board shall assume all obligations and perform all duties assigned to it under Article 12 of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance.
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Chesapeake City Council Audit Committee
Review information regarding the Chesapeake City Council Audit Committee.
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Chesapeake Commission on Health & Well Being
The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council in considering issues dealing with the health and well being of Chesapeake citizens, including, but not limited to, the prevention, education and treatment of substance abuse, the prevention of AIDS, health initiatives on cancer, diabetes, obesity, bullying, and such other duties as may be assigned to the commission by city council, and make its recommendations to the city council.
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Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board
The Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board shall have the authority and responsibilities to advise on the development and operation of local pretrial services and community-based probation programs and services pursuant to Code of Virginia.
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Chesapeake Electoral Board
Learn about the Electoral Board.
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Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council
The purpose of the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council shall be to promote interest in improving the environment of Chesapeake, Virginia thereby making Chesapeake a greener, cleaner and healthier city in which to live, work and visit.
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Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission
The objective of the Fine Arts Commission is to make or arrange for studies on the needs of the cultural groups and citizens of Chesapeake for public cultural facilities; to act as a coordinating body for the various fine arts groups within the City; to promote participation in and appreciation of the fine arts throughout Chesapeake.
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Chesapeake Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to City Council and the Planning Commission to implement the Historic Preservation Plan, to maintain and update a list of historic sites in the City, recommend areas, sites, buildings and structures for consideration as local historic districts, develop architectural guidelines for historic buildings and structures which may be recommended to City Council for inclusion in the architectural review standards of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Overlay District.
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Chesapeake Hospital Authority
The Chesapeake Hospital Authority oversees the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center complex.
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Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) offers an array of services and supports to meet the behavioral health needs of our community.
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Chesapeake Land Bank Authority
The CLBA shall administer the South Norfolk Rehabilitation Grant Program and any other programs consistent with its powers.
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Chesapeake Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Finance Board
The Chesapeake OPEB Finance Board accumulates and invests assets to fund other post-employment benefits, other than pensions.
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Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Visit the Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority website.
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Citizen Advisory Committee (to CLBA)
The Citizen Advisory Committee shall be responsible for soliciting and providing citizen perspectives on any matter before the authority to its board of directors and, if requested, to the City Council; encouraging any additions, deletions, or changes in laws, policies and procedures that will better promote the purposes of the authority; collaborating with public and private entities to identify potential properties in the City for acquisition by the authority; providing a written report of the committee’s activities and recommendations for inclusion in the authority’s annual report to the City Council; and any other responsibilities assigned by City Council.
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Citizen Advisory Group
The purpose of the Citizen Advisory Group is to enhance a cooperative working relationship with the police department and the citizens of Chesapeake, furthering the exchange of information and ideas, promoting harmonious police-community relations and working to improve conditions relating to the delivery of law enforcement services in the community.
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CSB of Chesapeake, Inc.
CSB of Chesapeake, Inc. shall be to own real property that will be leased to the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, a municipal corporation, for use by Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (formerly the Chesapeake Community Services Board), a public agency of the City of Chesapeake, to enable and assist the Board in carrying out its statutory mission, which includes providing evaluation, treatment, case management, emergency intervention, and other services and supports to residents of the City of Chesapeake who are experiencing mental illness, intellectual disabilities or substance abuse.
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Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority was established to promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental, and commercial enterprises and institutions of higher learning to locate or remain in the City.
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Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board
Members of the Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals (BFPCA) shall be selected by the local governing body on the basis of their ability to render fair and competent decisions regarding the application of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC) and shall, to the extent possible, represent different occupational or professional fields relating to building construction or fire prevention.
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Groundwater Committee
The Groundwater Committee shall determine the impact of the City's groundwater withdrawal from the city's production wells of private wells within the corporate boundaries in Chesapeake; establish procedures for addressing claims received from private well owners alleging damages caused by these wells and report to City Council on groundwater impact from wells other than the City of Chesapeake production wells.
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Hampton Roads Disabilities Board
The Hampton Roads Disabilities Board is the connector between the disabled community and local government, the business community, the faith community and the general public by raising awareness and exchanging information.
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Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC), one of 21 Planning District Commissions in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a regional organization representing this area's sixteen local governments.
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Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority
The Hampton Roads Regional Jail opened in March 1998 and has been in continuous operation since that time. The five member jurisdictions choose which inmates are sent to the Regional Jail and to a great extent they are inmates with medical, mental health, or disciplinary problems.
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Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization
The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization is the intergovernmental transportation planning body for thirteen jurisdictions in Hampton Roads.
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Human Services Advisory Board
The Human Services Advisory Board shall carry out all functions and duties of the advisory boards formerly known and established as the Juvenile Detention Board, the Welfare Advisory Board, the Chesapeake Committee on Aging and the Youth Committee, such boards being now consolidated and merged with one another
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Interagency Consortium
Our goal is to help families stay together, and keep children safe and in their community.
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Library Board
The Library Board acts as an advisory board to the City Manager, Library Director, and City Council concerning matters relating to the conduct, improvement, and support of the Chesapeake Public Library.
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Local Board of Building Code Appeals
The Local Board of Building Code Appeals hears appeals, which relates to provisions and enforcements of provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Chesapeake Floodplain Management Ordinance.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
Through community engagement and industry partnerships, the Chesapeake Local Emergency Planning Committee strives to make the City of Chesapeake safe from chemical hazards and incidents.
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Mayor’s Commission on Veterans Affairs (MCVA)
The Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs (MCVA) advises the Mayor on Chesapeake policies & laws affecting Veterans.
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Mosquito Control Commission
Mosquito Control is important to the community because of the vector potential that exists from mosquitoes in transmitting diseases and the annoyance factor in disrupting outdoor activities.
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Natural Event Mitigation Advisory Committee
The Committee shall monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of various natural hazard mitigation strategies and will make recommendations to City Council for additional improvements.
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board
The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the director of parks, recreation and tourism in all matters relating to parks, recreational and tourism activities and operations in the city to include matters pertaining to advertising, marketing, and long range plans for visitor services, conventions and related hospitality activities.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is responsible for making recommendations to City Council on all phases of city planning, including preparation and maintenance of a Comprehensive Plan, zoning, use permits, subdivision control, and any other powers and duties provided by General Law and Council action.
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Planning Council
The Planning Council connects people with agencies, non-profits, and other organizations in the human services area to improve their quality of life and help build stronger communities.
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Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee shall recommend the amount of funds to be allocated to the approved site for acquisition of works of art; determine the location of artwork and suitable art forms for the site; select artwork for acquisition; advertise for and collect applications from artists, select artists for inclusion in the slide registry and maintain and annually update a slide registry of ten to twenty slides per artist.
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Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
The Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is a Regional board, which assists older persons in living independent, meaningful and dignified lives within their own homes or other places of residence. Emphasis is placed on reducing the isolation of our elderly population and deterring unnecessary institutionalization.
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Sister Cities Committee of Chesapeake, Inc.
The Chesapeake Sister Cities Committee, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization, which is linked globally to create opportunities for the citizens of Chesapeake to promote lasting friendships through a variety of programs.
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South Norfolk Revitalization Commission
The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission (SNRC) shall act in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to City Council in considering issues relating to economic development, historical resources, and other amenities in the South Norfolk Borough and also identifies issues which the Commission feels is most appropriate to foster a rejuvenation of the South Norfolk area.
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Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA)
Southeastern Public Service Authority is governed by a 16-member board comprised of eight governor appointed Directors and eight ex-officio locally appointed Directors from each of the communities SPSA serves. Click on the pictures below to learn more about our Directors.
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Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
The Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Local Policy Board is a Regional board that oversees the Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Program.
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Southside Network Authority
Access the meeting information for the Southside Network Authority.
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STOP, Inc.
STOP, Inc. (Supporting Transformational Opportunities for People) is a Regional board, which assists indigent individuals in the Southeastern Tidewater Virginia area.
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Stormwater Committee
The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee is comprised of 11 City Council-appointed representatives, and three Ex-Officio members from the City staff. They hear appeals by any interested party from any interpretation, ruling, or decision by the Director of Public Works in accordance with section 26-434 of the City Code.
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Tidewater Community College Board
The Tidewater Community College Board is a Regional board, which assists in ascertaining educational needs, enlisting community involvement and support for Chesapeake 's campus of Tidewater Community College.
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Tidewater Youth Services Commission (Formerly Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission)
The Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission is a Regional board, to provide residential care and treatment services to juveniles referred to it by member jurisdictions.
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Towing Advisory Board
The Towing Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the City Council, considering issues related to rates to be charged by towing or recovery operators for the towing or moving of vehicles or other items within the City, the regulations that towing and recovery operators are to be regulated by, and such other duties as may be assigned by the City Council.
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Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads (Hampton Roads Transit)
Visit the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads website.
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Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee
The Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and shall review and provide recommendations to the City Council on any proposed increase in tolls, fees or other charges (“tolls”) assessed on motorists for the privilege of using a transportation facility located in whole or in part in the City of Chesapeake.
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Utility Review Board
The Utility Review Board hears individual appeals of interpretations made by the Director of Public Utilities concerning the City's mandatory water and sewer connection policy.