Board Description

The Stormwater Advisory Committee (SWAC) is comprised of five (5) members and one City Council representative serving as an ex-officio member.

This Committee provides guidance, oversight, and recommendations to City Council and staff in the implementation of a Stormwater Management Program which includes compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) general permit requirements [1] set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the stormwater utility program [2].

More information about the City's Stormwater Management Program [3].

The Stormwater Advisory Committee (SWAC) meetings are held once a quarter, generally, on the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November starting at 5:00pm, and are held at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, 620 Simms Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA.

The agenda will be posted on the city’s website at: https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx [4]

Public comments must be received by 12:00pm (noon) the day prior to the meeting and will be shared with Committee members. Please email comments to: Keith.Thomas@harrisonburgva.gov [5]

 
Apply to be a Stormwater Advisory Committee member:

Fill out the application form found on the Boards and Commissions page [6].

Bylaws

[168KB] Stormwater Advisory Committee bylaws [7]

Term
3 years; unlimited

[299KB] Rules of Procedures for meetings [8]

Questions or Comments?  Mail to City of Harrisonburg, Office of City Manager, Attn: (Board Member), 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Back to City Boards and Commissions [9].