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[[Image:20111215-Swearing-In.gif|right|thumb|450px|Supervisors [[Ken Boyd|Boyd]], [[Christopher J. Dumler|Dumler]], and [[Ann Mallek|Mallek]] being sworn in on December 15, 2011]]
The six-member '''Board of Supervisors''' ("'''the Supervisors'''", "'''the Board'''", or the "'''BoS'''") is the highest decision-making body in [[Albemarle County]].  
The six-member '''Board of Supervisors''' ("'''the Supervisors'''", "'''the Board'''", or the "'''BoS'''") is the highest decision-making body in [[Albemarle County]].  


Each board member is elected from one of the county's six [[Magisterial Districts|magisterial districts]]. Supervisors are elected for four-year terms, staggered at two-year intervals, so that only three Supervisors are up for re-election at any given time.  
Each board member is elected from one of the county's six [[Magisterial Districts|magisterial districts]]. Supervisors are elected for four-year terms, staggered at two-year intervals, so that only three Supervisors are up for re-election at any given time.  


In 2013, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy left with the June 5 resignation of [[Chris Dumler]].<ref name="resignation" />
The next election is in November 2021.  
 
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=== Current membership ===
=== Current membership ===
The current members of the Board of Supervisors, serving terms ending 2013 or 2015, are:
The current members of the Board of Supervisors, serving terms ending in [[2021]] or [[2023]] are:
* [[Ann Mallek]] ([[White Hall Magisterial District|White Hall]]), [[Chairman_of_Board_of_Supervisors|Chairman]] 
* [[Bea LaPisto Kirtley]] ([[Rivanna Magisterial District|Rivanna]])
* [[Duane Snow]] ([[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]]), Vice Chair
* [[Ann Mallek]] ([[White Hall Magisterial District|White Hall]])
* [[Ken Boyd]] ([[Rivanna Magisterial District|Rivanna]])
* [[Diantha McKeel]] ([[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]])
* [[Jane Dittmar]] ([[Scottsville Magisterial District|Scottsville]])
* [[Liz Palmer]] ([[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]])
* [[Dennis Rooker]] ([[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]])
* [[Donna Paula Price]] ([[Scottsville Magisterial District|Scottsville]])  
* [[Rodney Thomas]] ([[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]])
* [[Ned Gallaway]] ([[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]])
 
This comprises three Republicans, two Democrats and one independent on the Board of Supervisors, a rightward shift after the [[#2009 election|2009 election]]. [[Christopher J. Dumler]] succeeded Dorrier on December 15, 2011 following the [[2011 election]].


[[Chris Dumler]] resigned on June 5, 2013.<ref name="resignation">{{cite web|title=Dumler resigns from Albemarle Board of Supervisors|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/15037-dumler-resignation/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=June 5, 2013|accessdate=June 5, 2013}}</ref> Dittmar was elected to serve out the rest of his term and sworn in on November 11, 2013.
Gallaway became chair in 2019 and named to a third term in early 2021. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors chairs re-elected, clerks reappointed|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43136483/albemarle-board-of-supervisors-chairs-reelected-clerks-reappointed|author=Michael Caldwell|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=January 6, 2021|accessdate=February 6, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Gallaway will again serve as supervisors chair; County to consider amending development fees|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/gallaway-will-again-serve-as-supervisors-chair-county-to-consider-amending-development-fees/article_260ca56e-507c-11eb-8a26-6328ef41991a.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=January 6, 2021|publishdate=January 3, 2021|accessdate=February 6, 2021}}</ref>


===Dispute over chair===
This comprises six Democrats on the Board of Supervisors.  
At their meeting on January 4, 2012, supervisors could not agree on who would be chair for the 2012 and 2013. At issue was whether Duane Snow and Rodney Thomas should remain on the [[Metropolitan Planning Organization]] Policy Board. Dumler, Rooker, and Mallek all supported Snow as chair, but wanted to make sure one of them served either as vice chair, or as a member of the MPO. A motion by Boyd to nominate Snow and Thomas as chair and vice chair failed on a 3-3 vote. A second motion by Rooker nominating Snow as chair, Dumler as vice chair, and Mallek as one of the MPO representatives also failed on a 3-3 vote. By default, Mallek will continue to serve as chair until a majority can be found to select a new chair. After the deadlock, Snow was elected as vice chair on a 4-2 vote with Boyd and Thomas dissenting.<ref>{{cite web|title=Audio from January 4, 2012 Meeting of the Board of Supervisors|url=http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/File:20120104-BOS-Chair-Dispute-Discussion.MP3|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=January 4, 2012|accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-cville|title=New Albemarle board deadlocked on first vote|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Article/Government/New_Albemarle_board_deadlocked_on_first_vote/?z_Issue_ID=11100901124332472|author=Brendan Fitzgerald|pageno=|printno=24.02|printdate=January 10, 2012|publishdate=January 10, 2012|accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref>


''Listen to audio from discussion:''
====Board commmittee assignments====
{{MP3|url=File:20120104-BOS-Chair-Dispute-Discussion.MP3}}
This information will be available in January 2020.


===Former Members===
===Former Members===
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==Compensation==
==Compensation==
The current Board of Supervisors annual salary is $14,542.<ref>[http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Minutes/20081008minutes.pdf Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Minutes, 8 Oct. 2008]. County of Albemarle. Retrieved 8 Jun. 2010.</ref> The chair receives a yearly stipend of $1,800. The vice chair receives $35 for every meeting he or she chairs.<ref>Albemarle County. Albemarle County Code. Section 2-202. Web. 16 June 2010. <http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/County_Attorney/Forms/Albemarle_County_Code_Ch02_Administration.pdf>.</ref>
The current Board of Supervisors annual salary is $16,972. The chair receives a yearly stipend of $1,800. The vice chair receives $35 for every meeting he or she chairs. <ref>{{cite web|title=Sec. 2-202 - Compensation of the Board of Supervisors|url=https://library.municode.com/va/albemarle_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH2AD_ART2BOSU|author=Albemarle County|work=County Code|publisher=Municode|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=February 6, 2021}}</ref>  


==Chair==
==Chair==
The Chair presides over meetings, calls special meetings, and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Vice Chair substitutes whenever the Chairman is unavailable. While the Chairman has no more power than any other Supervisor, the position carries with it the ability to set the agenda and conduct the public meetings.
The Chair presides over meetings, calls special meetings, and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Vice Chair substitutes whenever the Chair is unavailable. While the Chair has no more power than any other Supervisor, the position carries with it the ability to set the agenda and conduct the public meetings.


See also: [[Chairman_of_Board_of_Supervisors|List of former chairs of the Board of Supervisors]].
See also: [[Chairman_of_Board_of_Supervisors|List of former chairs of the Board of Supervisors]].
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== Meetings and contact ==
== Meetings and contact ==
[[image:20120111-BOS-Crowd.gif|250px|left]]The Board meets on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, with the first meeting held during the day and the second at night. The Board generally meets in Lane Auditorium but occasionally holds work sessions in Room 241. The beginning of regular meetings features a time when member of the public can make a comment to the supervisors. The board allows people to sign up for speaking slots online as well.  
[[image:20120111-BOS-Crowd.gif|250px|left]]The Board meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, with each regular meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. with public hearings held at 6:00 p.m. The Board generally meets in Lane Auditorium but occasionally holds work sessions in Room 241. The beginning of regular meetings features a time when member of the public can make a comment to the supervisors. The board allows people to sign up for speaking slots online as well.
 
All meetings are virtual during the [[COVID-19 Emergency]]. Video-streams of meetings have been available since November 2015.  


The audio of every meeting is live-streamed in its entirety. A podcast is made available each day.<ref name=podcast>{{cite web|title=AUDIO PODCAST CENTER|publisher=ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS|url=http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=bos&relpage=8465}}</ref>{{clear}}
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==Tie breaker==
==Tie breaker==
With six members, there is frequently the possibility of a 3-3 stalemate. These have been dealt with in many ways. In May 1921, the board was temporarily down to 6 members following the death of [[James W. Early]]. A vote over a $500 appropriation resulted in a 3-3 tie which was resolved a month later by a court-appointed temporary replacement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors minutes for June 15, 1921|url=http://www.albemarle.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=5007|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 7, 2011}}</ref> In January 2013, the board opted not to pursue adding a seventh member.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle chairmanship vote stalls for third year|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/article_a38bf060-5ad7-11e2-a3c9-0019bb30f31a.html|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=9 Jan 2013|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref>
With six members, there is frequently the possibility of a 3-3 stalemate. These have been dealt with in many ways.  


==[[2009 election]]==
In May 1921, the board was temporarily down to 6 members following the death of [[James W. Early]]. A vote over a $500 appropriation resulted in a 3-3 tie which was resolved a month later by a court-appointed temporary replacement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors minutes for June 15, 1921|url=http://www.albemarle.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=5007|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 7, 2011}}</ref>
{{Main|2009 election#Board of Supervisors}}
On November 3, 2009, [[Rodney Thomas]] (R) was elected to represent the [[Rio District]], defeating [[David Slutzky]]. [[Duane Snow]] was elected to represent the [[Samuel Miller District]], replacing four-term veteran [[Sally Thomas]] who did not seek re-election.


Candidates in the 2009 election were:
In January 2013, the board opted not to pursue adding a seventh member.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle chairmanship vote stalls for third year|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/article_a38bf060-5ad7-11e2-a3c9-0019bb30f31a.html|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=9 Jan 2013|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref>
* Jack Jouett District
** [[Dennis Rooker]] (I)
* Rio District
** [[David Slutzky]] (D), [[Rodney Thomas]] (R)
* Samuel Miller District
** [[Madison Cummings]] (D), [[John Lowry]] (I), [[Duane Snow]] (R)
* Candidates who failed to receive their party's nomination:
**[[Lucia Phinney]] (D-Samuel Miller)
**[[Philip Melita]] (R-Samuel Miller)
 
==Party affiliations on the Board==
In 1999, Democrat [[Charles Martin]] told the ''[[Daily Progress]]'' that party did not play a big role in how the Board worked when he was a member.<ref>Courtney Miller. 15 May 1999. Daily Progress. 19 May 2009. [http://george.loper.org/~george/archives/1999/May/100.html (via George Loper's archive)] </ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?section_id=1827&department=bos Board of Supervisors official site]
*[https://www.albemarle.org/government/board-of-supervisors Board of Supervisors official site]
*[http://www.albemarle.org/weblink8/Login.aspx?showlogin=yes Minutes of Board of Supervisors meetings]
*[https://lfweb.albemarle.org/WebLink/browse.aspx?id=94&dbid=0&repo=CountyofAlbemarle Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Minutes from 1921 to 2015]  
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=bos&relpage=2295 Actions taken at Board meetings]
*[https://albemarle.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Albemarle Board of Supervisors Agendas and Minutes from 2015 to 2021]
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?section_id=1827&department=budget County's budget].
 
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==References==
==References==
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The six-member Board of Supervisors ("the Supervisors", "the Board", or the "BoS") is the highest decision-making body in Albemarle County.

Each board member is elected from one of the county's six magisterial districts. Supervisors are elected for four-year terms, staggered at two-year intervals, so that only three Supervisors are up for re-election at any given time.

The next election is in November 2021.


Membership

Current membership

The current members of the Board of Supervisors, serving terms ending in 2021 or 2023 are:

Gallaway became chair in 2019 and named to a third term in early 2021. [1] [2]

This comprises six Democrats on the Board of Supervisors.

Board commmittee assignments

This information will be available in January 2020.

Former Members

Main article: List of Albemarle Supervisors

Also See articles related to former members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors

Compensation

The current Board of Supervisors annual salary is $16,972. The chair receives a yearly stipend of $1,800. The vice chair receives $35 for every meeting he or she chairs. [3]

Chair

The Chair presides over meetings, calls special meetings, and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Vice Chair substitutes whenever the Chair is unavailable. While the Chair has no more power than any other Supervisor, the position carries with it the ability to set the agenda and conduct the public meetings.

See also: List of former chairs of the Board of Supervisors.

Duties

Duties of the Board include:

  • Approving the budget as prepared by staff.


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Meetings and contact

20120111-BOS-Crowd.gif

The Board meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, with each regular meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. with public hearings held at 6:00 p.m. The Board generally meets in Lane Auditorium but occasionally holds work sessions in Room 241. The beginning of regular meetings features a time when member of the public can make a comment to the supervisors. The board allows people to sign up for speaking slots online as well.

All meetings are virtual during the COVID-19 Emergency. Video-streams of meetings have been available since November 2015.

Tie breaker

With six members, there is frequently the possibility of a 3-3 stalemate. These have been dealt with in many ways.

In May 1921, the board was temporarily down to 6 members following the death of James W. Early. A vote over a $500 appropriation resulted in a 3-3 tie which was resolved a month later by a court-appointed temporary replacement.[4]

In January 2013, the board opted not to pursue adding a seventh member.[5]

External links

References

  1. Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors chairs re-elected, clerks reappointed, Michael Caldwell, News Article, CBS19, January 6, 2021, retrieved February 6, 2021.
  2. Web. Gallaway will again serve as supervisors chair; County to consider amending development fees, Allison Wrabel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 3, 2021, retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. Web. Sec. 2-202 - Compensation of the Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, County Code, Municode, retrieved February 6, 2021.
  4. Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors minutes for June 15, 1921, County of Albemarle, retrieved December 7, 2011.
  5. Web. Albemarle chairmanship vote stalls for third year, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 9 Jan 2013, retrieved 10 July 2013.