City Government

Boards, Commissions & Committees

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1. Architectural Review Boards

   Learn about the Architectural Review Boards for our two historical areas; Hilton Village and North End-Huntington Heights. Details include board minutes, documents and maps.

2. Board of Appeals

   Get information regarding building code appeals by visiting the official Board of Appeals page.

3. Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments

   Get information regarding property reassessments including the process and any pertinent applications.

4. Board of Trustees Retirement Fund

   Learn more about this board and how it establishes rules to the administration of the retirement fund.

5. Board of Zoning Appeals

   Read through some informative PDFs to learn about the Board of Zoning Appeals.

6. Commemoration Advisory Committee

   Learn about the Commemoration Advisory Committee.

7. Committee on Investments - Retirement Fund

   Learn about the Committee on Investments - Retirement Fund

8. Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

   Read an overview about the Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee which is responsible for guiding the Planning department in future development of the City.

9. Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Board

   Learn about the duties of the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Board.

10. Eastern Virginia Medical School Board of Visitors

    Learn more about the duties and responsibilities of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Board of Visitors.

11. Electoral Board

12. Hampton-NN Community Services Board

    Learn about the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board including its purpose and meetings.

13. Hampton-NN Community Criminal Justice Board

    Learn about the Hampton-Newport News Community Criminal Justice Board including its purpose and members.

14. Hilton Village Architectural Review Board

    Learn about the Hilton Village Architectural Review Board including its purpose, members and meetings.

15. Hispanic Advisory Committee

    Learn about the Hispanic Advisory Committee including its purpose, members and meetings.

16. Human Services Advisory Board

    Learn the purpose and read an overview of the Human Services Advisory Board

17. EDA/IDA

    Learn the purpose of the Industrial Development Authority.

18. Insight Enterprises Board of Directors

    Learn the purpose of the Insight Enterprises Board of Directors and when they meet.

19. Law Library Advisory Committee

    Learn the purpose behind the law library advisory committee.

20. Newport News Arts Commission

    Learn about the Newport News Arts Commission including its purpose and meeting times.

21. Newport News Community Policy & Management Team

    Learn about the Newport News Community Policy & Management Team including its purpose and membership.

22. Newport News Human Rights Commission

    Learn about the Newport News Human Rights Commission including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

23. Newport News Occasions, Inc.

    Learn about Newport News Occasions, Inc. including its purpose, membership and meeting schedule.

24. Newport News Planning Commission

    Find out information on the City of Newport News Planning Commission including agenda and minutes information.

25. Newport News Public Library Board of Trustees

    Learn about the Public Library Board of Trustees including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

26. Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority

    Learn about the Redevelopment & Housing Authority including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

27. Newport News Wetlands Board

    Learn about the Wetlands Board including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

28. Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center BOD

    Learn about the Newsome House Museum and cultural center foundation board of directors including their purpose, members and meeting schedule.

29. North End/Huntington Heights Architectural Review

    Learn about the North End/Huntington Heights Architectural Review including its purpose and members.

30. Peninsula Agency on Aging

    Learn about the Peninsula Agency on Aging including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

31. Peninsula Airport Commission

    Learn more about the Peninsula Airport Commission including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

32. Reservoir Protection Appeals Committee

    Learn about the Reservoir Protection Appeals Committee including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

33. Southeastern Virginia Health System

    Learn about the Southeastern Virginia Health System including its purpose and term length.

34. Taxi Advisory Board

    Learn about the Taxi Advisory Board including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

35. Thomas Nelson Community College Board of Directors

    Find details about the Thomas Nelson Community College Board of Directors.

36. Towing Advisory Board

    Learn about the Towing Advisory Board including its purpose, membership and meeting schedule.

37. USS Newport News Liaison Committee

    Learn about the USS Newport News Liaison Committee including its purpose, members and meeting schedule.

Charter & Organization

Learn about the City through its charter and organizational structure.

City Code

View the City of Newport News City Code online.

City Council

Departments & Offices

Browse through a list of Newport News offices for contact information as well as office responsibilities and services.

1. Contact Center

   Need to request a city service or ask a question about city related issues such as: trash pickup, street repairs and traffic signals, contact our 311 center.

2. Budget & Evaluation

   Read and overview and learn the job responsibilities of the Budget and Evaluation Department.

3. Circuit Court

   Circuit Court

4. City Clerk

   Learn the responsibilities and meet the staff of the Office of City Clerk.

5. City Council

   Meet your city council members. Read their bios, education and qualifications.

6. City Manager

   Read the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager's Office.

7. Codes Compliance

   Newport News Department of Codes Compliance protects the health, safety and general welfare of the public through the administration and uniform enforcement of laws and regulations related to land use, building construction and property maintenance.

8. Commissioner of the Revenue

   Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Revenue.

9. Commonwealth's Attorney

   Learn about the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and the crime victim and witness assistance services the office provides.

10. Communications

    Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the Communications department.

11. Development

    Learn the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Development.

12. Emergency Management

    View information about the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Management Department.

13. Engineering

    Learn the duties and responsibilities of the Engineering department.

14. Finance

    Read the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Department.

15. Fire

    Read an overview of the Fire Department and their mission.

16. Human Resources

    Learn the duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources department.

17. Human Services  

    Read the duties and responsibilities of the Human Services department.

18. Information Technology

    IT accomplishes its mission by developing systems to improve citizen access to information and services and by enabling business units to deliver key services in a more effective and cost efficient manner.

19. Internal Audit

    The Internal Audit Department helps management maintain the financial and operational integrity of the city by examining and analyzing city financial data, operations, programs, and services.

20. Juvenile Services

    The Juvenile Services Department's mission is to help young people excel by honoring their inherent worth and building their potential.

21. Library

22. Magistrate's Office

    The Newport News Magistrates Office operates within the Department of Magistrate Services under the supervision of the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Virginia Supreme Court.

23. Parks, Recreation & Tourism

    Learn about the Parks, Recreation and Tourism department including programs, classes and special events.

24. Planning

    Learn about the Planning department including its duties and responsibilities.

25. Police Department

    Learn about the Newport News Police Department and the services we provide to our citizens. You can look at crime statistics and even check out our recruitment opportunities.

26. Public Works

    Learn about the Public Works department including its purpose and accreditation process.

27. Purchasing

    Learn about the responsibilities of the Purchasing department.

28. Real Estate Assessor

    The Newport News Real Estate Assessor's Office receives its authority from the Virginia Constitution, various statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Newport News Charter and City Code.

29. Risk Management

    The Office of Risk Management is responsible for managing risk and liability, including citizen claims.

30. Security Services

    Learn about Security Services including their duties and responsibilities.

31. Sheriff's Office

    Visit the Sheriff's Office website.

32. Treasurer

    Learn about the Treasurer's Office, duties and services provided to our citizens.

33. Voter Registrar

    Visit the Voter Registrar online and learn the office's duties and responsibilities. You can also find your voting area and view past election results.

34. Waterworks

    Learn about the Waterworks Department.

Freedom of Information Act

Public Meetings

State Legislative Priorities

Learn more about code and charter changes as well as read draft legislation by visiting the Office of the City Manager's State Legislative Priorities page.

State of the City

Join Mayor McKinley L. Price as he highlights key activities that have taken place over the past year.

Strategic Priorities