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]

Residents/Media will be able to attend the meeting according to best practices and procedures associated with pandemic disaster.

1. Masks must be worn by those unvaccinated.
2. Social Distance rules will apply.

For those unable to attend in-person public comments can be submitted via email.  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]

Members

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

Meeting Agendas [9] Prior to November 4, 2020

Meeting Minutes [10] Prior to November 4, 2020

Back to City Boards and Commissions [11].