Boards & Commissions 

Agency on Aging

The Agency on Aging establishes and maintains a coordinated and comprehensive system enabling older Americans to find the community resources that assist in independent living to the extent of an individual's abilities and desires.

Alcohol Safety Action Program

The Alcohol Safety Action Program assists with planning of the (DUI) Youth Project, studies recidivist problem, addresses legislative issues surrounding DUI, assists with public awareness campaigns, and more for York County.

Arts Commission of York County

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Arts Commission of Williamsburg

One York County representative serves as a liaison for York County to coordinate arts funding between York County and Williamsburg.

Beautification Committee

The purpose of the York County Beautification is to promote a cleaner, more attractive York County and increase awareness of environmental issues among York County citizens.

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Board of Building Code Appeals is responsible for hearing and ruling on appeals from the decision of the Building Official.

Board of Equalization

Appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Board of Equalization provides for the hearing and consideration of property owners applications for the purpose of equalizing assessments.

Board of Zoning & Subdivision Appeals

Appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Board of Zoning and Subdivision Appeals grants variances from the requirements of the County Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Ordinance; grants appeals from the decisions of the Zoning Administrator.

Chesapeake Bay Board

The mission of the Chesapeake Bay Board is to protect and improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by minimizing the impact of human activity on the waters within Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas.

Colonial Behavioral Health

Colonial Behavioral Health, the local Community Services Board, facilitates opportunities for recovery, resiliency, and wellness to individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.

Colonial Juvenile Services Commission

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Community Criminal Justice Board

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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

Community Services Grants Advisory Committee

The Community Services Grants Advisory Committee administers a grant program with established guidelines and criteria through which eligible civic and cultural organizations may apply to the County for funding.

Economic Development Authority

As a separate political subdivision of the State established under the Code of Virginia and created by the Board of Supervisors, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) can issue tax-exempt bonds to finance manufacturing facilities located within the County.

Employee Grievance Panel

The Employee Grievance Panel solves employee grievances that escalate to the Panel Level. Panel is responsible for interpreting the application of appropriate government policies and procedures in the conduct of a panel hearing in an employee grievance case.

Historical Committee

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Historical Triangle Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Historic Triangle Bicycle Advisory Committee (HTBAC) is a regional body formed in 1993 by the James City County Board of Supervisors, the Williamsburg City Council, and the York County Board of Supervisors.

Historic Yorktown Design Committee

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Library Board

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Local Finance Board

Oversight for the accumulation and investment of assets to fund post-employment benefits other than pensions in accordance with Section 15.2-1544 of the Code of Virginia.

Marquis Community Development Authority

A public body with the ability to issue bonds to finance certain publicly-owned infrastructure improvements on a tax-exempt basis.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves as the advisory body of the York County Board of Supervisors on parks and recreational matters; as a liaison between the Recreation Manager, Director of Community Services, the Board of Supervisors, and the citizens of the community.

Planning Commission

The Code of Virginia requires local governments to have a Planning Commission, the purpose of which is to advise the Board of Supervisors on land use and planning issues affecting the County.

Senior Center Board

Serves as a working board to identify programs and activities, raise funds, and provide support for County operations of the Senior Center of York.

Social Services Advisory Board

An administrative board that provides oversight for benefit programs such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Food Stamps, Medicaid, General Relief, and more.

Virginia Peninsula Community College Board

The Virginia Peninsula Community College Board is responsible for assuring that the community college is responsive to the needs existing within its service region within the statewide policies, procedures, and regulations of the State Board for Community Colleges.

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board is charged with issuing permits for the use and development of tidal wetlands while balancing the needs of the property owners with the protection of wetlands.

Williamsburg Regional Library Board of Trustees

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Youth Commission

The York County Youth Commission (YCYC) serves as a communications link between the youth of York County and the Board of Supervisors by researching and presenting student issues, problems, needs, ideas and suggestions.