Shenandoah Valley Social Services Advisory Board

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About the Advisory Board

The Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro and Augusta County share the responsibilities to provide social services to their residents. Powers and responsibilities of the board include the following:

  • Understand the programs, goals and objectives of the local department of social services.
  • Take an active interest in state and local social services issues.
  • Avoid any hint of conflict of interest.
  • Enhance the public image of the local department of social services.
  • Educate the public about the local social services programs and activities. 
  • Serve as a liaison for the local department of social services.
  • Faithfully attend board and committee meetings.

Appointments to the local board are made by the respective governing bodies. Augusta County has three (3) members on the Board, and they serve four-year terms.

The Advisory Board meets four times per year. The quarterly meetings are usually scheduled on the last Tuesday of the month. Advisory Board members are notified of the date, time, and location of the meeting. 

Administrative Board Members

Augusta County  Jennifer Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator 
Staunton City  Amanda Kaufman, Assistant City Manager 
Waynesboro City  Michael G. Hamp, II, City Manager 

 

Advisory Board Members

Augusta County Representative  Preston Hadley (term ends June 20, 2025) 
Staunton City Representative  Anna Leavitt (term ends August 31, 2026) 
Staunton City Representative  Joy Ingram (term ends January 31, 2026)
Waynesboro City Representative  Breyette Lorntz (term ends September 2025)