RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council will resume its regular meeting schedule in September, following the annual break in August, when regular meetings are not typically held.
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Meetings times and dates are subject to change. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Upcoming scheduled Council meetings for September include:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2009 MEETINGS _______________
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
(Would be held Monday, Sept. 7, but changed for Holiday)
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the operation of every department, agency and unit of City government and for making recommendations for operational and organizational development as appropriate.
LOCATION
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency
Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION
Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency
Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 22, 2009; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION
Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency
Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency
Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, at 804. 646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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