A November 10 proposal would allow up to 12 consecutive years of service and change how Alexandria handles attendance and student appointments.
Alexandria City Council is set to take up changes to the rules governing city boards, commissions and committees on November 10. One proposal would raise the limit for reappointment to 12 consecutive years and allow Council to waive the limit for designated members following a written nomination from their board or commission.
The city clerk’s memo also outlines a one-year term limit for high school students appointed to committees, a definition for young adult members and the removal of the excused-absence provision. It calls for regular training for chairs, members and staff liaisons.
The proposal raises a practical question for Alexandria’s volunteer boards: how to preserve experience while making room for new members. The changes are up for first reading November 10. Staff recommends a public hearing and final consideration November 14.
