RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Richmond City Council adding fifth way for residents to access Council Formal Meeting: Videos being added to Council website
Webpage established - Videos of meetings being placed on website to officially being added beginning with the upcoming Richmond City Council Formal Meeting being held September 10, 2012. Public invited and encouraged to view.
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- In order to further increase Richmond residents' public access to their government, Richmond City Council is adding a fifth way to access Council Formal Meetings by adding videos of the Formal Meetings to the Council website. This will enable residents with internet access yet another way to view these meetings.
The Richmond City Council webpage for video access has been established and some past Richmond City Council meetings have been added to test the system. Meetings will be officially begin being added beginning with the upcoming Richmond City Council Formal Meeting being held September 10, 2012.
The many ways Richmond City Council makes these Council Formal Meetings available to the public include the following:
1. Council holds regular Richmond City Council Formal Meetings
Resident are invited and encouraged to attend any and all Richmond City Council Formal Meetings (Held in Richmond City Council Chambers, located on the second floor of Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.)
2. Council provides Live TV Broadcasts of Council Formal Meetings
Council provides live televised broadcast of Formal Meetings on PBS TV Station, WVCW
3. Council provides daily TV replays of Council Formal Meetings
Council provides televised replays Council Formal Meetings twice a day, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Channel 17
4. Council provides video copies of Council Formal Meetings
Council provides video copies to residents upon request
5. Council provides videos of Council Formal Meetings via website
Council provides video streaming of videos from its website, at www.council.richmondva.gov - under the heading Meeting Videos.
Richmond City Council typically holds two Formal Meetings a month (with the exception of August and a second meeting in December), which are held in Richmond City Council Chambers, which is located on the second floor of Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Richmond City Council invites and encourages all Richmond residents to attend and/or access Council Formal Meetings through any of the five ways that it has established to provide and deliver public access to the Council Formal Meetings.
CONTACT For more event information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.937.1386 (mobile); or visit the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Richmond City Council invites families to attend the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Richmond City Council invites families to attend the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival
Richmond Northside and Northern Gateway neighborhood residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council invites Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway residents to attend the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival. Celebrating its sixth successful year, the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival will include the following:
• Health, wellness and educational information
• Community exhibits
• Food vendors
• Carnival games
• Inflatable moonwalks
• Basketball
• Free school supplies
• Free prizes
• Music
• Entertainment
• Car raffle
WE CARE is an acronym for Wellness, Education, Community Awareness and Resident Empowerment. This event is free and open to the public and all residents of Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Saturday, 25 August 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
Hotchkiss Community Center
701 East Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23222
CONTACT For more information, please contact Craig Watson, 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival, at 904.321.5115 (tel) or 804.502.1828 (mobile) or Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Richmond City Council invites families to attend the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival
Richmond Northside and Northern Gateway neighborhood residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council invites Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway residents to attend the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival. Celebrating its sixth successful year, the 2012 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival will include the following:
• Health, wellness and educational information
• Community exhibits
• Food vendors
• Carnival games
• Inflatable moonwalks
• Basketball
• Free school supplies
• Free prizes
• Music
• Entertainment
• Car raffle
WE CARE is an acronym for Wellness, Education, Community Awareness and Resident Empowerment. This event is free and open to the public and all residents of Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Saturday, 25 August 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
Hotchkiss Community Center
701 East Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23222
CONTACT For more information, please contact Craig Watson, 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival, at 904.321.5115 (tel) or 804.502.1828 (mobile) or Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Monday, August 20, 2012
1,000 Richmond Election Officers needed to work election day: Starting pay $110.00
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 20 August 2012
1,000 Richmond Election Officers needed to work election day: Starting pay $110.00
Citizens invited and encouraged to apply and serve Nov. 6, 2012
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Office of the General Registrar needs 1,000 Election Officers to serve during the upcoming election on November 6, 2012. Election Officers are critical to ensuring that elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner so that the outcome reflects the will of the citizens of Richmond.
Dedicated individuals that are registered to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia, who take pride in their work, are patient, and enjoy working with people are invited and encouraged to apply to serve as a Richmond Election Officer. Election Officers are paid for their service, starting at $110.00 for their work for the day.
Duties on election day may include:
• Arranging a voting location (polling place)
• Greeting and helping manage flow of voters
• Setting up voting equipment and preparing voting location/polling place for voting
• Helping determine if voters are qualified to vote and process them in the voter pollbook
• Admit voters to voting machines
• Tallying results
• Packing up supplies
• Reporting to voting location/polling place (the time can vary, but never later than 5:15 a.m.) and staying until done (this can sometimes be as late as 9:00/10:00 p.m.)
All new Election Officers must complete basic training classes that will be provided at different times during the months of September and October. Election Officers completing basic training will be paid $15.00.
Applications can be obtained from the Office of the General Registrar, located in Richmond City Hall; 900 East Broad Street, Room 105; Richmond, Virginia 23219 or downloaded from their website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/index.aspx. You can also apply online at www.sbe.virginia.gov
CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Office of the General Registrar, at 804.646.5950, or by visiting the Office of General Registrar, located in Richmond City Hall; 900 East Broad Street, Room 105; Richmond, Virginia 23219 or downloading the application from their website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/index.aspx.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 20 August 2012
1,000 Richmond Election Officers needed to work election day: Starting pay $110.00
Citizens invited and encouraged to apply and serve Nov. 6, 2012
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Office of the General Registrar needs 1,000 Election Officers to serve during the upcoming election on November 6, 2012. Election Officers are critical to ensuring that elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner so that the outcome reflects the will of the citizens of Richmond.
Dedicated individuals that are registered to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia, who take pride in their work, are patient, and enjoy working with people are invited and encouraged to apply to serve as a Richmond Election Officer. Election Officers are paid for their service, starting at $110.00 for their work for the day.
Duties on election day may include:
• Arranging a voting location (polling place)
• Greeting and helping manage flow of voters
• Setting up voting equipment and preparing voting location/polling place for voting
• Helping determine if voters are qualified to vote and process them in the voter pollbook
• Admit voters to voting machines
• Tallying results
• Packing up supplies
• Reporting to voting location/polling place (the time can vary, but never later than 5:15 a.m.) and staying until done (this can sometimes be as late as 9:00/10:00 p.m.)
All new Election Officers must complete basic training classes that will be provided at different times during the months of September and October. Election Officers completing basic training will be paid $15.00.
Applications can be obtained from the Office of the General Registrar, located in Richmond City Hall; 900 East Broad Street, Room 105; Richmond, Virginia 23219 or downloaded from their website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/index.aspx. You can also apply online at www.sbe.virginia.gov
CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Office of the General Registrar, at 804.646.5950, or by visiting the Office of General Registrar, located in Richmond City Hall; 900 East Broad Street, Room 105; Richmond, Virginia 23219 or downloading the application from their website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/index.aspx.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Richmond City Council seeks individuals to serve on Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board: Applications to be submitted by Friday, August 31, 2012
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Richmond City Council seeks individuals to serve on Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board: Applications to be submitted by Friday, August 31, 2012
Interested individuals invited and encouraged to apply
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond City Council encourages interested persons to apply to serve as a member of the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board. Applications are to be submitted by Friday, August 31, 2012.
Those interested in serving are invited to use the application, located online at, http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
Established by Richmond City Council on July 23, 2012 by Richmond City Council Ordinance number 2012-156-125, the purpose of the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board is to submit a report containing the Board's advice and recommendations concerning appropriateness of such regulations, operational policies and procedures for using the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with respect to the following:
1. The ways in which the City may ensure the sustainability and proper use of the Fund over time and any conditions under which the Council should establish an oversight board or board of trustees to administer the Fund.
2. Potential dedicated revenue sources for the Fund.
3. The ratio of grants to loans to be disbursed from the Fund.
4. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage recipients of disbursements from the Fund to employ individuals of low and moderate income households in the projects for which funds are expended in accordance with the purposes of the Fund.
5. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage minority business enterprises, as defined in Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended, to participate in the City’s efforts to accomplish the purposes set forth in section 58-101 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended.
6. Any other factors or considerations, as the Board may identify, affecting the City’s ability to achieve the purposes of the Fund.
The Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board shall consist of 13 members appointed by Richmond City Council. Seven members are to be nominated by Richmond City Council and six members are to be nominated by the Mayor.
Richmond City Council shall select one member from each of the following categories:
1. A licensed and practicing attorney with experience in structuring mixed-finance transactions in support of the construction of mixed-income residential development.
2. A real estate finance professional with experience in administering, or overseeing the administration of, programs designed to facilitate the development of affordable multi-family housing and multiple units of affordable single-family detached housing.
3. A real estate professional, builder or developer with experience in affordable housing and community development.
4. A person experienced in managing affordable or mixed-income multi-family residential properties.
5. A representative of an organization the primary mission of which is to promote fair housing standards.
6. A representative of an organization or community group the primary mission of which is to advocate on behalf of low-income residents.
7. A tenant of residential property located in the city of low and moderate income and who resides in the city.
The Mayor shall recommend one member from each of the following:
1. A real estate finance professional with experience in administering, or overseeing the administration of, programs designed to facilitate the development of affordable multi-family housing and multiple units of affordable single-family detached housing.
2. A real estate professional, builder or developer with experience in affordable housing and community development.
3. A representative of an organization or community group the primary mission of which is to advocate on behalf of low-income residents.
4. A representative of a national organization with multi-jurisdictional experience in establishing or advising, either or both, those who operate affordable housing trust funds.
5. A representative of a corporation that employs residents of the city, or a nonprofit organization that operates within and serves the residents of the city, and is actively engaged in civic and philanthropic endeavors.
6. A homeowner of property located in the city of low and moderate income and who resides in the city.
CONTACT For more information about how to apply for appointment to the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board or to any other Richmond City Council board, commission, committee or task force, please call 804.646.7955; or visit
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
BACKGROUND ______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
Appointed public bodies provide additional intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase our government openness, inclusion and transparency. Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to serve.
Service on these entities provides residents with additional opportunities to participate in and learn more about their government and to provide their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of their community. Time commitments vary from a few hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created and meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Individual requirements for appointment consideration are different for each entity, which range from advisory to policy to governing.
Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 56 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions. In addition, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for an estimated 61 entities (as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities). Oversight is provided by one of the six Richmond City Council Standing Committees an entity is assigned to.
Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to three years (unless otherwise specified and/or service may be longer if a new appointment has not been made and the incumbent is willing to continue service until that time.) Incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and generally may serve up to two successive full terms. (Note: It is possible for a person to be appointed to serve to fill a remainder of a partial unexpired term then be appointed twice more to serve two subsequent successive terms).
Some relevant laws covering appointments include the following:
Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended (Richmond Code of Laws):
Section 2-836 Eligibility of members to succeed themselves;
terms of members.
(a) Notwithstanding any possible section in this Code to the contrary, no citizen member of a board or commission, other than persons appointed by the council to serve as members of the Capital Region Airport Commission (chapter 380, Acts of Assembly 1980) or the Greater Richmond Transit Company, shall be appointed to more than two successive full terms on a board or commission; provided, however, the members of the Monroe Park Advisory council and the Highway Safety Commission may serve up to three successive full terms and provided, however, a person appointed to fill a vacancy (that is, an unexpired term) may serve two successive full terms upon completion of the unexpired term for which the person has been appointed. However, this subsection shall not apply to governmental authorities created by the city.
(b) Unless otherwise specified by general law, ordinance or resolution, the term of office for the members of any board, commission, or committee the members of which are appointed by the council shall be three years.
Citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local Richmond or regional public government body or non-government organization (a general list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members to, are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT For more information and/or updated list, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
Richmond City Council Appointments
Richmond Council appoints members to the following (please check for updated entities) Governmental Public Bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations. In accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as functioning government entities, all meetings of Local and Regional Governmental Public Bodies are open to the public. Some of these entities include the following (note new ones are added as needed and might not be on this list). Please refer to the database for the most current updates, at:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
Richmond Local Government Public Bodies (40) _____________________________________
Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
Richmond Ambulance Authority Board
Richmond Architectural Review Commission
Richmond Architectural Review Commission Task Force
Richmond Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium Board
Richmond Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles Advisory Board
Richmond City Council Audit Committee
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Board
Richmond Broad Street Community Development Authority Board
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Building Related Mechanical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Electrical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - General Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Plumbing Division
Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
Richmond City Council Carillon Advisory Committee
Richmond City Council Richmond City Charter Review Commission
Richmond City Council Richmond Clean City Commission
Richmond Community Criminal Justice Board
Richmond Community Policy and Management Team
Richmond Disability Services Board
Richmond Economic Development Authority Board
Richmond Fire Appeals Board
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond Health Advisory Board
Richmond Highway Safety Commission
Richmond Maritime Commerce Advisory Board
Richmond Minority Business Advisory Board
Richmond City Council Monroe Park Advisory Council
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Advisory Board
Richmond City Council Personnel Board
Richmond Planning Commission
Richmond City Council Richmond Public Library Board
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
Richmond Retirement System Board
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
Richmond Social Services Advisory Board
Richmond Urban Design Committee
Richmond Urban Forestry Commission
Regional Governmental and Quazi-Governmental Public Bodies (15) _________________
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Board
Greater Richmond Lead Planning Organization Board
Greater Richmond Partnership Board
Greater Richmond Transit Company Transit System Board
Peumansend Creek Regional Jail Authority Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board
Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Richmond Regional Competitiveness Committee
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Virginia Capital Area Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Advisory Board
Virginia Capital Region Airport Commission
Virginia Community Colleges Board J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Board
Federal Governmental Public Body (1) ______________________________________________
U.S. Federal Combined Sewer Overflow Partnership Board
Richmond City Council appoints members to the following Non-Government Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (5) _______________________________________________
J. Fulmer Bright Memorial Foundation Board
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Board
Maymont Foundation Board
Richmond Capital Area Agency on Aging
Richmond Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People
Appointment Process
The Richmond City Council appointment process for local or regional public government bodies or non-government organizations includes the following:
1. Application is completed by interested applicant and it is submitted to Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
2. Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk provides application to the Richmond City Council Standing Committee providing oversight over that entity/appointment reviews application and makes recommendation.
3. Application recommendation is forwarded to Richmond City Council Organizational
Development Standing Committee.
4. Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee makes recommendation to appoint or not appoint.
5. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee has Richmond City Council Resolution for Appointment prepared for chosen appointment.
6. Applicant is invited to attend Richmond City Council Formal Meeting where Council Resolution will be considered for official approval.
7. Richmond City Council holds Formal Meeting, which includes a public hearing, and votes on Resolution of Appointment (applicant must be in attendance).
8. Applicants that are approved by Richmond City Council Resolution of Appointment are sworn in.
9. Member’s service begins.
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
Mission - The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget.
Vision - Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Richmond City Council seeks individuals to serve on Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board: Applications to be submitted by Friday, August 31, 2012
Interested individuals invited and encouraged to apply
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond City Council encourages interested persons to apply to serve as a member of the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board. Applications are to be submitted by Friday, August 31, 2012.
Those interested in serving are invited to use the application, located online at, http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
Established by Richmond City Council on July 23, 2012 by Richmond City Council Ordinance number 2012-156-125, the purpose of the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board is to submit a report containing the Board's advice and recommendations concerning appropriateness of such regulations, operational policies and procedures for using the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with respect to the following:
1. The ways in which the City may ensure the sustainability and proper use of the Fund over time and any conditions under which the Council should establish an oversight board or board of trustees to administer the Fund.
2. Potential dedicated revenue sources for the Fund.
3. The ratio of grants to loans to be disbursed from the Fund.
4. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage recipients of disbursements from the Fund to employ individuals of low and moderate income households in the projects for which funds are expended in accordance with the purposes of the Fund.
5. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage minority business enterprises, as defined in Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended, to participate in the City’s efforts to accomplish the purposes set forth in section 58-101 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended.
6. Any other factors or considerations, as the Board may identify, affecting the City’s ability to achieve the purposes of the Fund.
The Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board shall consist of 13 members appointed by Richmond City Council. Seven members are to be nominated by Richmond City Council and six members are to be nominated by the Mayor.
Richmond City Council shall select one member from each of the following categories:
1. A licensed and practicing attorney with experience in structuring mixed-finance transactions in support of the construction of mixed-income residential development.
2. A real estate finance professional with experience in administering, or overseeing the administration of, programs designed to facilitate the development of affordable multi-family housing and multiple units of affordable single-family detached housing.
3. A real estate professional, builder or developer with experience in affordable housing and community development.
4. A person experienced in managing affordable or mixed-income multi-family residential properties.
5. A representative of an organization the primary mission of which is to promote fair housing standards.
6. A representative of an organization or community group the primary mission of which is to advocate on behalf of low-income residents.
7. A tenant of residential property located in the city of low and moderate income and who resides in the city.
The Mayor shall recommend one member from each of the following:
1. A real estate finance professional with experience in administering, or overseeing the administration of, programs designed to facilitate the development of affordable multi-family housing and multiple units of affordable single-family detached housing.
2. A real estate professional, builder or developer with experience in affordable housing and community development.
3. A representative of an organization or community group the primary mission of which is to advocate on behalf of low-income residents.
4. A representative of a national organization with multi-jurisdictional experience in establishing or advising, either or both, those who operate affordable housing trust funds.
5. A representative of a corporation that employs residents of the city, or a nonprofit organization that operates within and serves the residents of the city, and is actively engaged in civic and philanthropic endeavors.
6. A homeowner of property located in the city of low and moderate income and who resides in the city.
CONTACT For more information about how to apply for appointment to the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board or to any other Richmond City Council board, commission, committee or task force, please call 804.646.7955; or visit
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
BACKGROUND ______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
Appointed public bodies provide additional intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase our government openness, inclusion and transparency. Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to serve.
Service on these entities provides residents with additional opportunities to participate in and learn more about their government and to provide their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of their community. Time commitments vary from a few hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created and meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Individual requirements for appointment consideration are different for each entity, which range from advisory to policy to governing.
Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 56 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions. In addition, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for an estimated 61 entities (as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities). Oversight is provided by one of the six Richmond City Council Standing Committees an entity is assigned to.
Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to three years (unless otherwise specified and/or service may be longer if a new appointment has not been made and the incumbent is willing to continue service until that time.) Incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and generally may serve up to two successive full terms. (Note: It is possible for a person to be appointed to serve to fill a remainder of a partial unexpired term then be appointed twice more to serve two subsequent successive terms).
Some relevant laws covering appointments include the following:
Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended (Richmond Code of Laws):
Section 2-836 Eligibility of members to succeed themselves;
terms of members.
(a) Notwithstanding any possible section in this Code to the contrary, no citizen member of a board or commission, other than persons appointed by the council to serve as members of the Capital Region Airport Commission (chapter 380, Acts of Assembly 1980) or the Greater Richmond Transit Company, shall be appointed to more than two successive full terms on a board or commission; provided, however, the members of the Monroe Park Advisory council and the Highway Safety Commission may serve up to three successive full terms and provided, however, a person appointed to fill a vacancy (that is, an unexpired term) may serve two successive full terms upon completion of the unexpired term for which the person has been appointed. However, this subsection shall not apply to governmental authorities created by the city.
(b) Unless otherwise specified by general law, ordinance or resolution, the term of office for the members of any board, commission, or committee the members of which are appointed by the council shall be three years.
Citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local Richmond or regional public government body or non-government organization (a general list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members to, are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT For more information and/or updated list, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
Richmond City Council Appointments
Richmond Council appoints members to the following (please check for updated entities) Governmental Public Bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations. In accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as functioning government entities, all meetings of Local and Regional Governmental Public Bodies are open to the public. Some of these entities include the following (note new ones are added as needed and might not be on this list). Please refer to the database for the most current updates, at:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
Richmond Local Government Public Bodies (40) _____________________________________
Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
Richmond Ambulance Authority Board
Richmond Architectural Review Commission
Richmond Architectural Review Commission Task Force
Richmond Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium Board
Richmond Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles Advisory Board
Richmond City Council Audit Committee
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Board
Richmond Broad Street Community Development Authority Board
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Building Related Mechanical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Electrical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - General Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Plumbing Division
Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
Richmond City Council Carillon Advisory Committee
Richmond City Council Richmond City Charter Review Commission
Richmond City Council Richmond Clean City Commission
Richmond Community Criminal Justice Board
Richmond Community Policy and Management Team
Richmond Disability Services Board
Richmond Economic Development Authority Board
Richmond Fire Appeals Board
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond Health Advisory Board
Richmond Highway Safety Commission
Richmond Maritime Commerce Advisory Board
Richmond Minority Business Advisory Board
Richmond City Council Monroe Park Advisory Council
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Advisory Board
Richmond City Council Personnel Board
Richmond Planning Commission
Richmond City Council Richmond Public Library Board
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
Richmond Retirement System Board
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
Richmond Social Services Advisory Board
Richmond Urban Design Committee
Richmond Urban Forestry Commission
Regional Governmental and Quazi-Governmental Public Bodies (15) _________________
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Board
Greater Richmond Lead Planning Organization Board
Greater Richmond Partnership Board
Greater Richmond Transit Company Transit System Board
Peumansend Creek Regional Jail Authority Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board
Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Richmond Regional Competitiveness Committee
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Virginia Capital Area Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Advisory Board
Virginia Capital Region Airport Commission
Virginia Community Colleges Board J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Board
Federal Governmental Public Body (1) ______________________________________________
U.S. Federal Combined Sewer Overflow Partnership Board
Richmond City Council appoints members to the following Non-Government Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (5) _______________________________________________
J. Fulmer Bright Memorial Foundation Board
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Board
Maymont Foundation Board
Richmond Capital Area Agency on Aging
Richmond Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People
Appointment Process
The Richmond City Council appointment process for local or regional public government bodies or non-government organizations includes the following:
1. Application is completed by interested applicant and it is submitted to Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
2. Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk provides application to the Richmond City Council Standing Committee providing oversight over that entity/appointment reviews application and makes recommendation.
3. Application recommendation is forwarded to Richmond City Council Organizational
Development Standing Committee.
4. Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee makes recommendation to appoint or not appoint.
5. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee has Richmond City Council Resolution for Appointment prepared for chosen appointment.
6. Applicant is invited to attend Richmond City Council Formal Meeting where Council Resolution will be considered for official approval.
7. Richmond City Council holds Formal Meeting, which includes a public hearing, and votes on Resolution of Appointment (applicant must be in attendance).
8. Applicants that are approved by Richmond City Council Resolution of Appointment are sworn in.
9. Member’s service begins.
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
Mission - The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget.
Vision - Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Services Subcommittee to hold meeting: GRTC Transit System CARE Van Service System to be discussed
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 10 August 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Services Subcommittee to hold meeting: GRTC Transit System CARE Van Service System to be discussed
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Services Subcommittee, which focuses on bus users’ service issues, will hold a meeting. The GRTC Transit System CARE Van Service System will be discussed during this meeting.
The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
This Subcommittee is a function of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force, whose purpose is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.
WHEN Wednesday, August 22, 2012
3:00-5:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street, 5th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, Liaison, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, at 804.646.5935; or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.
The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:
1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;
2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,
3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.
4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 10 August 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Services Subcommittee to hold meeting: GRTC Transit System CARE Van Service System to be discussed
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Services Subcommittee, which focuses on bus users’ service issues, will hold a meeting. The GRTC Transit System CARE Van Service System will be discussed during this meeting.
The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
This Subcommittee is a function of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force, whose purpose is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.
WHEN Wednesday, August 22, 2012
3:00-5:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street, 5th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, Liaison, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, at 804.646.5935; or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.
The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:
1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;
2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,
3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.
4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Richmond City Council and Richmond City Auditor invite residents to download Free New Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application to report and fight fraud, waste and abuse
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Richmond City Council and Richmond City Auditor invite residents to download Free New Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application to report and fight fraud, waste and abuse
Reports resulting in recovery/savings may be eligible to earn up to $5,000 reward
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council and the Richmond City Auditor, Umesh Dalal, invite Richmond residents to download the free new Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application to report and fight fraud, waste and abuse. All residents are requested to spread the word and to help all their friends and family put the app on their phones. Reports resulting in recovery or savings may be eligible to earn up to $5,000.
Unveiled July 17, 2012, the new Richmond Office of the City Auditor Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application is easy to download to smart phones by using Google Play for Android phones or the iPhones App Store for iPhones and identifying the mobile app by searching the words Richmond Fraud.
The Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application is easy to use and includes the following functionalities:
• Users remain anonymous and are given a code number
• Simple and easy-to-use app screens
• Photos and/or videos can be taken and used in reports
• Users can use app to automatically call the Richmond Fraud Squad Hotline
• Reports filed immediately notify investigators
The Richmond Office of the City Auditor provides auditing services for Richmond Government offices and entities receiving funding from the City of Richmond. In addition, the Office investigates instances of government fraud, waste and abuse.
During the past six years, the Richmond Office of the City Auditor has identified numerous opportunities to improve government efficiencies and checks and balances in the city; and, have identified several million dollars in government savings on behalf of Richmond residents.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Umesh Dalal, City Auditor, Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor, at 804.646.5616 (tel); or umesh.dalal@richmondgov.com (email)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Richmond City Council and Richmond City Auditor invite residents to download Free New Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application to report and fight fraud, waste and abuse
Reports resulting in recovery/savings may be eligible to earn up to $5,000 reward
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council and the Richmond City Auditor, Umesh Dalal, invite Richmond residents to download the free new Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application to report and fight fraud, waste and abuse. All residents are requested to spread the word and to help all their friends and family put the app on their phones. Reports resulting in recovery or savings may be eligible to earn up to $5,000.
Unveiled July 17, 2012, the new Richmond Office of the City Auditor Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application is easy to download to smart phones by using Google Play for Android phones or the iPhones App Store for iPhones and identifying the mobile app by searching the words Richmond Fraud.
The Richmond Fraud Squad Mobile Smart Phone Application is easy to use and includes the following functionalities:
• Users remain anonymous and are given a code number
• Simple and easy-to-use app screens
• Photos and/or videos can be taken and used in reports
• Users can use app to automatically call the Richmond Fraud Squad Hotline
• Reports filed immediately notify investigators
The Richmond Office of the City Auditor provides auditing services for Richmond Government offices and entities receiving funding from the City of Richmond. In addition, the Office investigates instances of government fraud, waste and abuse.
During the past six years, the Richmond Office of the City Auditor has identified numerous opportunities to improve government efficiencies and checks and balances in the city; and, have identified several million dollars in government savings on behalf of Richmond residents.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Umesh Dalal, City Auditor, Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor, at 804.646.5616 (tel); or umesh.dalal@richmondgov.com (email)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Richmond to welcome 17 Japanese Little League Baseball team players for 18th Richmond City Council Sister Cities Richmond-Saitama International Junior Baseball Exchange: Return to games for first time since 2010 - As 2011 canceled due to tragic earthquake and tsunami
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
VIDEO/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Richmond to welcome 17 Japanese Little League Baseball team players for 18th Richmond City Council Sister Cities Richmond-Saitama International Junior Baseball Exchange: Return to games for first time since 2010 - As 2011 canceled due to tragic earthquake and tsunami
Entire community invited and encouraged to attend events
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) --The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission welcomes the Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team to Richmond for the 18th Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange. This exchange marks the return to the exchange for the first time since 2010, as the 2011 events were canceled due to tragic earthquake and tsunami that severely impacted Japan. The events are free and open to the public and the entire community is invited and encouraged to attend.
During their week-long stay, the little leaguers will enjoy international cultural exchange and play baseball games with Little League in the Richmond area. The visiting Saitama team will include 17 players, one City Official, four coaches and an emergency technician.
The first baseball exchange began in Richmond in 1994 and rotates each year (missing 2011 due to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that severely impacted Japan) from Richmond to Saitama. The visit, games and friendships fostered during the little leaguers’ visit to Richmond are sterling examples of the partnership and collaboration between Richmond and Saitama, one of Richmond’s six international Sister City relationships.
WHEN/ Public Schedule
WHERE
Friday, August 3, 2010 - Official Richmond Welcome
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
• 9:00 a.m. Richmond Welcome Ceremony and Tour
Richmond, Virginia - Participants
• The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District
• The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District
• Suzette Denslow, Mayor's Chief of Staff, Richmond Mayor's Office
Saitama, Japan Delegation
• Delegation Head - Yoshio Oomori
• Chief Instructor - Haruo Shimizu
• Coach - Akihiro Machida
• Coach - Akio Mizunuma
• Team Manager - Yoshio Hayashi
• Emergency Life Saving Technician - Tadaomi Kikugawa
• 17 Baseball team members
• 10:00 a.m. Tour of Virginia State Capitol and Old City Hall
• 11:30 a.m. Lunch on Richmond City Hall Observation Deck
• 12:30 p.m. Depart for Rockville Ball Field, Pouncy Track Rd. for game
Monday, August 6, 2012 – Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 10:00 a.m. Baseball Game
• 1:00 p.m. Baseball Game
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 – Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 10:00 a.m. Baseball Game
• 1:00 p.m. Baseball Game
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – St. Christopher's School Community Garden
Dedication Ceremony
Dedication of plaque for trees donated by Saitama to St. Christopher's School Community Garden
St. Christopher's School, 711 St. Christopher's Road, Richmond, Virginia 23226
WHO Richmond City Council
Richmond Office of the Mayor
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission
Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team
CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Miss Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Saitama, Japan-Richmond Committee, Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, at 804.355.2780 (tel), or saitamajapanrichmondvirginia@yahoo.com (email); or Susan Nolan, Chairman, Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, at 804.690.3473 (mobile), or susannolan@verizon.net (email).
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
One of Richmond City Council's 55 official boards, task forces and commissions that assist it with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Council in 1980 and operates under Council guidelines and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.
An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.
For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.
Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.
Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe)
2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia)
3. Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China (Asia)
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)
Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.
Recent Sister Cities Activities _____________________________________________________________
Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is Richmond's city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.
In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.
On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.
Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.
Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.
Saitama, Japan
Annual student, academic, sports and cultural exchange programs.
On June 23, 2012, three educators visited Richmond from Saitama, Japan for two weeks as part of Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange program. That marks the 13th year of this successful educational exchange program which began in 1998.
In March of this 2012, 10 high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School in Saitama, Japan visited Richmond to as part of a week-long Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange program.
Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission consists of 13 members, of whom at least one is a Councilmember. Commission members are appointed by Richmond City Council for a term consisting of three years and no person appointed is eligible to serve more than two successive terms, although persons appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms. Members appointed to the Commission are required to either reside or work in the City of Richmond. Originally comprised of 19 members, in 2009 membership was lowered to 13.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
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Thursday, 2 August 2012
Richmond to welcome 17 Japanese Little League Baseball team players for 18th Richmond City Council Sister Cities Richmond-Saitama International Junior Baseball Exchange: Return to games for first time since 2010 - As 2011 canceled due to tragic earthquake and tsunami
Entire community invited and encouraged to attend events
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) --The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission welcomes the Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team to Richmond for the 18th Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange. This exchange marks the return to the exchange for the first time since 2010, as the 2011 events were canceled due to tragic earthquake and tsunami that severely impacted Japan. The events are free and open to the public and the entire community is invited and encouraged to attend.
During their week-long stay, the little leaguers will enjoy international cultural exchange and play baseball games with Little League in the Richmond area. The visiting Saitama team will include 17 players, one City Official, four coaches and an emergency technician.
The first baseball exchange began in Richmond in 1994 and rotates each year (missing 2011 due to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that severely impacted Japan) from Richmond to Saitama. The visit, games and friendships fostered during the little leaguers’ visit to Richmond are sterling examples of the partnership and collaboration between Richmond and Saitama, one of Richmond’s six international Sister City relationships.
WHEN/ Public Schedule
WHERE
Friday, August 3, 2010 - Official Richmond Welcome
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
• 9:00 a.m. Richmond Welcome Ceremony and Tour
Richmond, Virginia - Participants
• The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District
• The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District
• Suzette Denslow, Mayor's Chief of Staff, Richmond Mayor's Office
Saitama, Japan Delegation
• Delegation Head - Yoshio Oomori
• Chief Instructor - Haruo Shimizu
• Coach - Akihiro Machida
• Coach - Akio Mizunuma
• Team Manager - Yoshio Hayashi
• Emergency Life Saving Technician - Tadaomi Kikugawa
• 17 Baseball team members
• 10:00 a.m. Tour of Virginia State Capitol and Old City Hall
• 11:30 a.m. Lunch on Richmond City Hall Observation Deck
• 12:30 p.m. Depart for Rockville Ball Field, Pouncy Track Rd. for game
Monday, August 6, 2012 – Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 10:00 a.m. Baseball Game
• 1:00 p.m. Baseball Game
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 – Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 10:00 a.m. Baseball Game
• 1:00 p.m. Baseball Game
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – St. Christopher's School Community Garden
Dedication Ceremony
Dedication of plaque for trees donated by Saitama to St. Christopher's School Community Garden
St. Christopher's School, 711 St. Christopher's Road, Richmond, Virginia 23226
WHO Richmond City Council
Richmond Office of the Mayor
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission
Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team
CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Miss Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Saitama, Japan-Richmond Committee, Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, at 804.355.2780 (tel), or saitamajapanrichmondvirginia@yahoo.com (email); or Susan Nolan, Chairman, Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, at 804.690.3473 (mobile), or susannolan@verizon.net (email).
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
One of Richmond City Council's 55 official boards, task forces and commissions that assist it with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Council in 1980 and operates under Council guidelines and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.
An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.
For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.
Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.
Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe)
2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia)
3. Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China (Asia)
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)
Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.
Recent Sister Cities Activities _____________________________________________________________
Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is Richmond's city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.
In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.
On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.
Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.
Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.
Saitama, Japan
Annual student, academic, sports and cultural exchange programs.
On June 23, 2012, three educators visited Richmond from Saitama, Japan for two weeks as part of Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange program. That marks the 13th year of this successful educational exchange program which began in 1998.
In March of this 2012, 10 high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School in Saitama, Japan visited Richmond to as part of a week-long Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange program.
Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission consists of 13 members, of whom at least one is a Councilmember. Commission members are appointed by Richmond City Council for a term consisting of three years and no person appointed is eligible to serve more than two successive terms, although persons appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms. Members appointed to the Commission are required to either reside or work in the City of Richmond. Originally comprised of 19 members, in 2009 membership was lowered to 13.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
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____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
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