City/University Joint Advisory Commission On Public Affairs 

A Council Resolution formed this group in 1995. The membership is designed to reflect various constituencies in the community. The City has six members and Radford University also appoints six members to serve on the board. The group discusses issues of mutual concern and coordinates efforts to respond to opportunities that will benefit the City and the University.

Library Board 

Established by the City code of ordinances Sec. 2-365. The library board advises the City concerning the public libraries, reading rooms, branches and substations. A professional Library Director is hired and supervised by the City Manager. The Radford Library is supported by the Lamplighters, a local non profit groups that provides volunteers and fund-raising support for the library.

Planning Commission 

Established by the City code of ordinances Sec. 2-211. The planning commission shall have the power to make recommendations concerning any matter referred to it by the city council, and any such recommendation made by the planning commission shall be considered by the city council prior to final action.
Makes recommendations on the city's comprehensive plan, subdivision ordinance, zoning laws and site plan review.
The Commission meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building.

Recreation/Parks/Playgrounds Commission 

The recreation, parks and playgrounds commission may conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner. The recreation, parks and playgrounds commission shall provide, conduct and supervise public parks and playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers and other recreational facilities and activities on any of the properties owned or controlled by the city, or on other properties with the consent of the owners.
The Recreation Commission advises City staff and City Council concerning operation of various programs and facilities. The City Manager hires and supervises a professional Recreation Director who manages the recreation department staff. The Commission helps operate a new recreation center, Bissett Park (a large park along the river), wildwood park (a nature preserve in the center of the City) and a number of other smaller parks and athletic facilities.