Alexandria Proposal Would Extend Board and Commission Term Limits From 10 to 12 Years
November 9, 2026 | Alexandria, Virginia — A proposed ordinance would raise Alexandria’s general reappointment threshold for members of city boards, commissions and committees from 10 to 12 consecutive years. The City Council’s Nov. 14 agenda lists the proposal for a public hearing and possible final vote.
Under the existing rule, members generally become ineligible for reappointment to the same body after 10 consecutive years of service. The proposal would move that threshold to 12 years. It would also allow Council to waive the limit for designated members, who represent another group or organization, if the board, commission or committee submits a written nomination.
The city clerk’s memo also describes a one-year limit for high school students appointed to committees, a definition for young adult members, removal of the excused-absence provision, changes to the disciplinary process and regular training for chairs, members and staff liaisons.
The ordinance was on the Nov. 10 agenda for first reading. The Saturday, Nov. 14 hearing starts at 9:30 a.m. The proposal is item 11.
