Historical Commission - There is currently a vacancy on the Historical Commission. The Historical Commission is charged with preserving and protecting the history of the City of Waynesboro. The 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. – History Room of the Waynesboro Public Library., Waynesboro, Virginia .

Senior Advocacy  - The commission assesses and evaluates community needs and resources relative to senior residents by means of public sessions, forums, surveys, and coordination with other agencies, individuals, and/or firms who have an interest in the well-being of the city's older adult population; recommend to the city council and city manager ways and means of providing and improving services for older adults; be responsible for initiating and supporting efforts to increase the visibility of the seniors in the community, include them in the life of the city, and recognize the value of their contributions to the community at large.

Meetings:  Second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Waynesboro Senior Center, 325 Pine Avenue

Stormwater and Flood Control Commission - Consider matters affecting the City and recommend the institution of works and projects.  Where the Council has referred a project or work of improvement, the Commission will study, report, and recommend action to the Council concerning those works or projects within 90 days.  Will annually recommend to the Council a budget for capital improvements and for expenses of operation and maintenance within the City.

Meetings:  No set schedule at this time.

Regional Youth Commission -  Comprised of 15 members, 5 representing each locality.  Provides citizen input 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:  Second Tuesday, every other month at 6:30. – AMC Community Care Building.

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 organization, and park development and re-development issues.

Meetings: Held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 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.

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 shall include emergency services, case management services, 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: Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month - 7:00 P.M. – 86 Sanger’s Lane, Staunton, VA)

If you would like to be considered for a vacancy, please request an application from the Clerk of Council or submit a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk at the address provided.  If you have any questions or would like further information on these and all City Boards and Commissions, please contact the Clerk of Council at 540-942-6669 or by email at bortleje@ci.waynesboro.va.us, or write to Julia Bortle, Clerk of Council, 503 West Main Street, Suite 210, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Thank you for your interest.