AGENDA DATE: 5/20/2026
TITLE:
Authorize a Public Hearing for a Compensation Increase for Planning Commission and Other Appointed Boards
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: To schedule a public hearing to consider an increase in compensation for members serving on the Planning Commission and other appointed Boards compensated under the County Code.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Herrick, Ruege, Shifflett, Rice
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County Local Government provides compensation to members serving on the following Boards and Commissions, at rates codified in the County Code: the Architectural Review Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Equalization Board, the Fire Prevention Board of Appeals/Local Board of Building Code Appeals (the “Other Boards”), and the Planning Commission (“PC”).
On June 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance which increased compensation for members of the Other Boards and PC at the same rate of increase that Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) members received. Since that time, it has been the expressed desire of the BOS to increase pay in this same manner in subsequent years.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Workforce & Customer Service - Recruit & retain engaged public servants who provide quality government services to advance our mission.
DISCUSSION: With the FY27 budget adoption on April 22, 2026, the County implemented a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for classified staff, effective July 1, 2026, to support increasing wages in response to inflation and to remain competitive with employers in our area. On June 17, 2026, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in consideration of increasing compensation for BOS members by 2%, in alignment with the staff increase.
To align with the 2% compensation increases for staff and BOS members, staff has prepared a proposed ordinance (Attachment A) to increase the compensation for members of the PC and Other Boards by 2%.
BUDGET IMPACT: The proposed ordinance will increase Planning Commission compensation from $7,916 to $8,074 annually, and increase compensation for members serving on Other Boards from $88 to $90 per meeting attended in FY27. Funding for these increases was included in the FY27 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board schedule a public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Ordinance