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  • The Commonwealth Regional Council is one of twenty-one regional planning agencies serving the counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward.  (Picture-Charlotte County Clerk’s Office)

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The Commonwealth Regional Council is one of twenty-one regional planning agencies serving the counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Lunenburg, and Prince Edward.  (Picture-Charlotte County Clerk’s Office)

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CRC Executive Director Search

02.28.24

The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization.  Responsibilities:  The Executive Director leads the work of the CRC, providing leadership and support to both the CRC and staff.  This position will foster relationships with the 7 counties and 11 towns encompassing the CRC and community stakeholders that initiate and maintain regional programs and revenue sources for the CRC. The Director also will correspond and attend meetings with state and federal officials to maintain relationships that benefit the CRC.  Under the general direction of the CRC Board, this position will promote positive and sustainable local government cooperation throughout the area of its membership.  The Director, in consultation and collaboration with the CRC Board, shall dedicate him/herself to originating, identifying, and capitalizing on opportunities to form, facilitate, and enhance local and regional partnerships. The director will also oversee the creation of a new regional economic development organization for the region.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Submit resume’ and cover letter with employment history, salary history, and work references to CRC Executive Director Search Committee, 200 Heartland Road, Keysville, VA 23947, or by email to Melody Foster, mfoster@virginiasheartland.org (subject line – CRC Executive Director).  Position will be open till filled.  The CRC is an EOE. A more detailed job description is provided at the following link: CRC Executive Director Duties 2024

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The Commonwealth Regional Council assists local units of government in planning new programs and projects, securing grants and loan funding for implementation of those programs and projects, and managing some of the programs and projects.


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