AGENDA DATE: 12/13/2023
TITLE:
Title
Appointment of County of Albemarle Representative to the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request to appoint the County’s representative on the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Bessette, Sumner, Usher, Bowman, Matheny
PRESENTER (S): Jennifer Matheny
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board (BRCTB) was established pursuant to Code of Virginia § 58.1-3832 to assess, collect, and disburse the cigarette taxes levied by and for its member jurisdictions. Current members of the BRCTB are the Counties of Albemarle, Augusta, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, and Orange; the City of Charlottesville; and the Town of Madison. The Board is composed of one representative from each jurisdiction. This requested action is to formalize the appointed County representative on the BRCTB.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: When the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board was created, the Chief of Revenue Administration served as the County’s representative by default, as that position participated in the creation of the BRCTB. The individual in the Chief of Revenue Administration role has changed and staff identified a need to formalize the County’s process for selecting a representative to serve on the BRCTB. Staff is requesting approval from the Board of Supervisors to appoint, and authorize the County Executive to select a designee to serve as the County’s representative on the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board, for an indefinite tenure effective on and after December 13, 2023. The County Executive will designate the Chief of Revenue Administration position for this role.
BUDGET IMPACT: Staff does not anticipate a budget impact associated with the recommended Board action.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution (Attachment A), to appoint, and authorize the County Executive to select a designee, to serve as the County’s representative on the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board with all authority and obligations of a representative of the Tax Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution Appointing Representative to the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board