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The County is split into six Magisterial Districts: [[White Hall]], [[Scottsville]], [[Samuel Miller]], [[Jack Jouett]], [[Rio]], and [[Rivanna]]. A full map is available [http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_development/forms/county_maps/Magisterial_Districts_and_Voting_Precincts.pdf here].
The County is split into six Magisterial Districts: [[White Hall]], [[Scottsville]], [[Samuel Miller]], [[Jack Jouett]], [[Rio]], and [[Rivanna]]. A full map is available [http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_development/forms/county_maps/Magisterial_Districts_and_Voting_Precincts.pdf here].


County government is guided by the [http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=4413 County's Strategic Plan].
===Vision statement===
"Albemarle County will feature walkable and self sufficient communities. The Countryside will be rural. The County's natural resources and natural beauty will be maintained. The County's educational system will be world class and the County's quality of life will be exceptional."
===Mission statement===
"To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds."


== Communities ==
== Communities ==

Revision as of 16:42, 2 January 2008

Albemarle County is located county in Central Virginia. The County seat is in Charlottesville, though the two jurisdictions are separate. A portion of the University of Virginia's Central Grounds is also located within an island of Albemarle County.

In 2005, the US Census estimated Albemarle County's population at 92,035[1] people.

History

Geography

The county has a total area of 726 square miles. Much of it can be explored using the County's Geographic Information Service.

County Government

The County's legislative body is the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Various boards and commissions help provide guidance to the Board as well as to the County Staff. Departments include Community Development.

The County is split into six Magisterial Districts: White Hall, Scottsville, Samuel Miller, Jack Jouett, Rio, and Rivanna. A full map is available here.

County government is guided by the County's Strategic Plan.

Vision statement

"Albemarle County will feature walkable and self sufficient communities. The Countryside will be rural. The County's natural resources and natural beauty will be maintained. The County's educational system will be world class and the County's quality of life will be exceptional."


Mission statement

"To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds."

Communities

While Albemarle County only has one independent town, there are several distinct communities in the County.

Scottsville is an independent town located along the James River in the southern part of the County. It has its own town council and police force.

Unincorporated areas include Crozet, Batesville, Earlysville, Free Union, Ivy, Keene, North Garden, Keswick and Covesville. Future growth in Crozet is being guided by the Crozet Master Plan

Infrastructure

The County's water supply is managed by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority. The County Executive serves as one of five voting members of the RWSA's Board of Directors. Albemarle County residents on public water pay their bills to the Albemarle County Service Authority, which maintains the delivery to its customers.

The County does not currently build its own roads, but there has been discussion of taking on more responsibility to build and finance road projects. The County has a priority list for how Virginia Department of Transportation funding should be spent on both primary and secondary roads.

The County has its own Fire and Rescue Department.

External Links

Albemarle County website

Albemarle County Geographic Information Systems

County list of Boards and Commissions

References