Purpose

Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 63.2-302, Fauquier County has designated the County Administrator to serve as the local board of social services.  The powers and duties of the Social Services Advisory Board are: 

1. To interest itself in all matters pertaining to the public assistance and social services needed by people of Fauquier County.
2. To monitor the formulation and implementation of public assistance and social services programs by the Department of Social Services.
3. To meet with the County Administrator at least four times a year for the purpose of making recommendations on policy matters concerning the Department of Social Services.
4. To make an annual report to the Board of Supervisors, concurrent with the budget presentation of the Department of Social Services, concerning the administration of public assistance and social services programs.
5. To submit to the Board of Supervisors, from time to time, other reports that the Advisory Board deems appropriate.

Authority

This Social Services Advisory Board is appointed as required by Code of Virginia § 63.2-305 to advise the County Administrator with respect to duties and functions imposed upon them by law. 

Term

Committee members serve four-year staggered terms, ending December 31.

Meetings

The Social Services Advisory Board generally meets quarterly.  For details on the next meeting call (540) 422-8440 or subscribe to the Social Services Advisory Board e-Notification service.

Contact us

Fauquier County Department of Social Services
320 Hospital Drive
Warrenton, VA 20186 
Phone: (540) 422-8440

Meeting Schedules and Agendas

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