FAQs
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT INVOLVED IN SERVING ON THE COMMISSION?
The time commitment is unknown. The Commission is charged by law to establish districts for the United States House of Representatives and for the Senate and the House of Delegates of the General Assembly. This is a serious and substantial undertaking. While it is not likely that work would be required all day for weeks on end, it is a time commitment that will last for several months at a minimum.
if someone lived overseas for work or military service but maintained legal residency, do they meet the residency requirements to serve on the commission?
Answer this question as it feels right to you and include with your application your reasoning for why you should not be considered ineligible. This explanation will become part of your application packet that is provided to the legislative leaders for consideration and, should you advance to the final stage of consideration, to the Selection Committee. It will be for those entities to decide whether your time abroad on assignment for the US government is a disqualification. Please note that if you advance to the final stage of consideration by the Selection Committee, your application and this explanation will become a public record.
Do I need specific expertise, education, or work experience to serve on the Commission?
There are no specific requirements for service on the Commission other than those outlined in subsection B of § 30-394. Specific expertise, education, and work experience are not required, but you may highlight on your application or in additional documentation any experience you feel is relevant.
Will my application be public?
Your application and accompanying documents will be subject to public disclosure if you are one of the candidates chosen by the legislative leaders for final review by the Selection Committee.
Can I choose not to disclose my household income, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or other information required on the application?
Section 30-394 requires applicants to provide this information, and applications that do not include this information will be considered incomplete and will not be advanced in the selection process. The Selection Committee requires this information to ensure that the makeup of the Commission is representative of the demographics of the Commonwealth.
What should be included in the three required letters of recommendation?
The Selection Committee has not specified any requirements beyond the requirement that applicants submit "three letters of recommendation from individuals or organizations." OneVirginia2021 recommends finding letter-writers who can speak to your partisan credentials, as well as your community involvement and leadership experience.
If you have further questions about the process or the eligibility requirements, email varedist@dls.virginia.gov.