Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board
Purpose
The purpose of the Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board shall be to report to and advise the Commissioner of the Department for the Aging on the means for effectuating the purposes of this article and shall assist in the coordination and management of the local and regional programs appointed to act as public guardians and conservators pursuant to Chapter 4 (§ 37.1-128.01 et seq.) of Title 37.1.
Term
Five appointees serve four years; the remainders serve three years; no more than two successive terms
Composition
The Board shall consist of no more than fifteen members who shall be appointed by the Governor as follows: one representative of the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging; one representative of the Virginia State Bar; one active or retired circuit court judge upon recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; one representative of ARC of Virginia; one representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia; one representative of the Virginia League of Social Service Executives; one representative of the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards; the Commissioner of Social Services or his designee; the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or his designee; and one person who is a member of the Commonwealth Council on Aging and such other individuals who may be qualified to assist in the duties of the Board, who may include a representative of the Commonwealth's designated protection and advocacy system.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Dr Susan A. Elmore
Other Qualified Person Membership expires on 6/30/2026Angela Phelon
Other Qualified Person Membership expires on 6/30/2026Lucy Beadnell
representative of Arc of Virginia Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mr Reynold W. Jordan
Virginia League of Social Service Executives Membership expires on 6/30/2026Cristen C. Zedd
Virginia Association of Community Services Boards Membership expires on 6/30/2026Saundra Davis
Other Qualified Person Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mackay M. Boyer
Other Qualified Person Membership expires on 6/30/2026Hon Maryjane Ja Hall
Circuit Court Judge Membership expires on 6/30/2026Katherine Harkey
Virginia Alliance on Mental Illness Membership expires on 6/30/2026Ms. Lindsay M. Pickral
Member of the Virginia State Bar Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mrs. Susan Alexander Jenkins
Other Qualified Person Membership expires on 6/30/2028Ellen M. Nau
Member of the Council on Aging Membership expires on 6/30/2028