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[[Image:20071221oath1.gif|right|thumb|450px|Supervisors Boyd, Dorrier, and Mallek being sworn in on December 21, 2007]] | [[Image:20071221oath1.gif|right|thumb|450px|Supervisors [[Ken Boyd|Boyd]], [[Lindsay Dorrier|Dorrier]], and [[Ann Mallek|Mallek]] being sworn in on December 21, 2007]] | ||
The six-member '''Board of Supervisors''' is the decision-making body in [[Albemarle County]] | The six-member '''Board of Supervisors''' ("'''the Supervisors'''", "'''the Board'''", or the "'''BoS'''") is the highest decision-making body in [[Albemarle County]]. | ||
Each member | Each board member is elected from one of the county's six [[Magisterial Districts|magisterial districts]]. Supervisors are elected for four-year terms, staggered at two-year intervals, so that only three Supervisors are up for re-election at any given time. | ||
The current Board of Supervisors annual salary is $14,542. | The current Board of Supervisors annual salary is $14,542{{fact}}. | ||
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== | ==Membership== | ||
The current members of the Board of Supervisors are: | === Current membership === | ||
The current members of the Board of Supervisors, serving terms ending 2011 or 2013, are: | |||
* [[Ann Mallek]] ([[White Hall Magisterial District|White Hall]]), [[Chairman_of_Board_of_Supervisors|Chairman]] | * [[Ann Mallek]] ([[White Hall Magisterial District|White Hall]]), [[Chairman_of_Board_of_Supervisors|Chairman]] | ||
* [[Duane Snow]] ([[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]]), Vice Chair | * [[Duane Snow]] ([[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]]), Vice Chair | ||
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* [[Rodney Thomas]] ([[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]]) | * [[Rodney Thomas]] ([[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]]) | ||
==Former Members== | This comprises three Republicans, two Democrats and one independent on the Board of Supervisors, a rightward shift after the [[#2009 election|2009 election]]. | ||
The Board selected [[Ann Mallek]] as its new chair and [[Duane Snow]] as its vice chair at its first meeting of the year on January 6, 2010{{fact}}. | |||
===Former Members=== | |||
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[[:Category:Former_Members_of_the_Albemarle_County_Board_of_Supervisors|See index of former members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]] | [[:Category:Former_Members_of_the_Albemarle_County_Board_of_Supervisors|See index of former members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]] | ||
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The Chair presides over meetings, calls special meetings, and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Vice Chair substitutes whenever the Chairman is unavailable. While the Chairman has no more power than any other Supervisor, the position carries with it the ability to set the agenda and conduct the public meetings. | The Chair presides over meetings, calls special meetings, and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Vice Chair substitutes whenever the Chairman is unavailable. While the Chairman has no more power than any other Supervisor, the position carries with it the ability to set the agenda and conduct the public meetings. | ||
See also: [[Chairman_of_Board_of_Supervisors|List of former chairs of the Board of Supervisors]]. | |||
== Duties == | == Duties == | ||
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== | == Meetings and contact == | ||
The | The Board of Supervisors have a [http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?section_id=&department=bos website]. | ||
The Board meets on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, with the first meeting held during the day and the second at night. The Board generally meets in Lane Auditorium. | |||
Every meeting is | Every meeting is podcast in its entirety<ref name=podcast>{{cite web|title=AUDIO PODCAST CENTER|publisher=ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS|url=http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=bos&relpage=8465}}</ref>. | ||
==[[2009 election]]== | ==[[2009 election]]== | ||
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==Party affiliations on the Board== | ==Party affiliations on the Board== | ||
In 1999, Democrat [[Charles Martin]] told the ''[[Daily Progress]]'' that party did not play a big role in how the Board worked when he was a member<ref>Courtney Miller. 15 May 1999. Daily Progress. 19 May 2009. [http://george.loper.org/~george/archives/1999/May/100.html (via George Loper's archive)] </ref>. | |||
In 1999, Democrat [[Charles Martin]] told the [[Daily Progress]] that party did not play a big role in how the Board worked when he was a member<ref>Courtney Miller. 15 May 1999. Daily Progress. 19 May 2009. [http://george.loper.org/~george/archives/1999/May/100.html (via George Loper's archive)] </ref>. | |||
==References== | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?section_id=1827&department=budget County's budget]. | *[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?section_id=1827&department=budget County's budget]. | ||
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[[Category: Governing Bodies]] | [[Category: Governing Bodies]] | ||
[[Category:Albemarle County Boards and Commissions]] | [[Category:Albemarle County Boards and Commissions]] | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 16 January 2010
The six-member Board of Supervisors ("the Supervisors", "the Board", or the "BoS") is the highest decision-making body in Albemarle County.
Each board member is elected from one of the county's six magisterial districts. Supervisors are elected for four-year terms, staggered at two-year intervals, so that only three Supervisors are up for re-election at any given time.
The current Board of Supervisors annual salary is $14,542[citation needed].
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Membership
Current membership
The current members of the Board of Supervisors, serving terms ending 2011 or 2013, are:
- Ann Mallek (White Hall), Chairman
- Duane Snow (Samuel Miller), Vice Chair
- Ken Boyd (Rivanna)
- Lindsay Dorrier (Scottsville)
- Dennis Rooker (Jack Jouett)
- Rodney Thomas (Rio)
This comprises three Republicans, two Democrats and one independent on the Board of Supervisors, a rightward shift after the 2009 election.
The Board selected Ann Mallek as its new chair and Duane Snow as its vice chair at its first meeting of the year on January 6, 2010[citation needed].
Former Members
See index of former members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
Chair
The Chair presides over meetings, calls special meetings, and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Vice Chair substitutes whenever the Chairman is unavailable. While the Chairman has no more power than any other Supervisor, the position carries with it the ability to set the agenda and conduct the public meetings.
See also: List of former chairs of the Board of Supervisors.
Duties
Duties of the Board include:
- Approving the budget as prepared by staff.
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Meetings and contact
The Board of Supervisors have a website.
The Board meets on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, with the first meeting held during the day and the second at night. The Board generally meets in Lane Auditorium.
Every meeting is podcast in its entirety[1].
2009 election
- Main article: 2009 election#Board of Supervisors
On November 3, 2009, Rodney Thomas (R) was elected to represent the Rio District, defeating David Slutzky. Duane Snow was elected to represent the Samuel Miller District, replacing four-term veteran Sally Thomas who did not seek re-election.
Candidates in the 2009 election were:
- Jack Jouett District
- Dennis Rooker (I)
- Rio District
- David Slutzky (D), Rodney Thomas (R)
- Samuel Miller District
- Madison Cummings (D), John Lowry (I), Duane Snow (R)
- Candidates who failed to receive their party's nomination:
- Lucia Phinney (D-Samuel Miller)
- Philip Melita (R-Samuel Miller)
Party affiliations on the Board
In 1999, Democrat Charles Martin told the Daily Progress that party did not play a big role in how the Board worked when he was a member[2].
References
- ↑ Web. AUDIO PODCAST CENTER, ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- ↑ Courtney Miller. 15 May 1999. Daily Progress. 19 May 2009. (via George Loper's archive)
External links
- Board of Supervisors official site
- Minutes of Board of Supervisors meetings
- Actions taken at Board meetings
- County's budget.
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An article on Wikipedia has information about Boards of Supervisors in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders. |