COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Take a minute to share your thoughts about Albemarle County Boards and Commissions

Board/Commission Name Rivanna Solid Waste Authority 
Introduction/Overview/Duties development of systems and facilities for recycling, waste reduction and disposal alternatives with the ultimate goal of acquiring, financing, constructing, and/or operating and maintaining regional solid waste disposal areas, systems and facilities, all pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 28, Title 15.1. Initially, the Authority will assume all responsibility for operating of the existing landfill. Additional projects will be identified by the Authority and implemented through agreement with the City and County.

Operate the Ivy Landfill, accept and dispose of all solid waste generated within the City and the County by public or private haulers, issue and sells bonds for the acquisition of new facilities or expansion of current landfill, and develop rules, regulations and procedures to comply with State and Federal mandates and procedures as to recycling, reuse and other alternative uses and method of disposal for solid waste. 
Length of Term Terms shall be for two years. The terms of those members serving by virtue of their office shall automatically terminate upon their ceasing to hold such office and shall be automatically reappointed so long as they hold such office. No compensation to members other than the joint appointee. 
Frequency/Times for Meetings Fourth Monday of each month. 
Membership Board of Directors consists of five members. Four of the members shall always be the persons holding the offices of City Manager, City Director of Public Works, County Executive and County Engineer. The fifth member shall be the joint appointee. 
Qualifications No particular qualifications. 
County Members/Term Expiration Michael Gaffney, Joint Appointee, Term Expires 12/31/2010
Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive
Mark Graham, County Engineer
Gary B. O'Connell, City Manager
Judith M. Mueller, City Director of Public Works
Ken Boyd, Board of Supervisor's liasion 
Web site for more information N/A 
Comments  

Return to Boards & Commissions Page

Return to Board of Supervisors Page