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Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-623. Same; assistants.
The director may have such deputies or assistants in the performance of his duties as the board allows.

Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-624. Same; obligations of chief assessing officer.
The chief assessing officer shall be subject to the obligations and penalties imposed by general law upon commissioners of the revenue.

Code 1950, § 15-320; 1954, c. 46; 1956, c. 349; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 69; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-640; 1982, c. 647; 1991, c. 16; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-625. Department of public works.
The county engineer, who shall be head of the department of public works, shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges, county stormwater systems within public rights-of-way and public easements and all other public works. He shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by general law upon the county engineer and in addition shall perform such other duties as the board imposes upon him.

Code 1950, § 15-321; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-641; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-626. Department and board of social services.
The director of social services, who shall be head of the department of social services, shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by general law upon the county board of social services, not inconsistent herewith. He shall also perform such other duties as the board of supervisors imposes upon him.

The county board of social services shall consist of six members; shall have all the powers, duties, and authority set out in Chapter 3 (§ 63.2-300 et seq.) of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia; and shall be appointed by the board of supervisors, which may fix, within the limits set forth in § 63.2-310, the compensation of the members of such board. At all times one member of the county board of social services shall also be a member of the board of supervisors. The board of social services may at any time be abolished by the board of supervisors.

Code 1950, § 15-322; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-642; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-627. Department of education.
The department of education shall consist of the county school board, the division superintendent of schools and the officers and employees thereof. Except as herein otherwise provided, the county school board and the division superintendent of schools shall exercise all the powers conferred and perform all the duties imposed upon them by general law. Except for the initial elected board which shall consist of five members, the county school board shall be composed of not less than three nor more than nine members; however, there shall be at least one school board member elected from each of the county's magisterial or election districts. The members shall be elected by popular vote from election districts coterminous with the election districts for the board of county supervisors. The exact number of members shall be determined by the board of county supervisors. Elections of school board members shall be held to coincide with the elections of members of the board of county supervisors at the regular general election in November. The terms of office for the county school board members shall be the same as the terms of the members of the board of county supervisors and shall commence on January 1 following their election.

A vacancy in the office of school board member shall be filled pursuant to §§ 24.2-226 and 24.2-228.

In order to have their names placed on the ballot, all candidates shall be nominated only by petition as provided by general law pursuant to § 24.2-506.

The county school board may also have a position of tie breaker for the purpose of casting the deciding vote in cases of tie votes of the school board as provided in § 22.1-75. The position of tie breaker, if any, shall be held by a qualified voter who is a resident of the county and who shall be elected in the same manner and for the same length of term as the members of the school board and at a general election at which members of the school board are elected. A vacancy in the position of tie breaker shall be filled pursuant to §§ 24.2-226 and 24.2-228.

The chairman of the county school board, for the purpose of appearing before the board of county supervisors, shall be considered head of this department, unless some other person in the department shall be designated by the school board for such purpose.

Code 1950, § 15-324; 1956, c. 153; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-644; 1980, c. 559; 1981, c. 246; 1982, cc. 32, 75; 1995, c. 8; 1996, c. 873; 1997, c. 587; 2014, c. 772.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-628. Terms of school boards.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding sections, in any county which hereafter adopts the county manager form of organization and government under this chapter, the members of the county school board then in office shall be appointed or reappointed, as the case may be, for terms of four years each, except that initial appointments hereunder may be for terms of one to four years, respectively, so as to provide staggered terms for such members.

1966, c. 624, § 15.1-644.1; 1980, c. 559; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-629. Department and board of health.
The department of health shall consist of the county health director, who shall be appointed as provided in the applicable provisions of Article 5 (§ 32.1-30 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 32.1 and who shall be head thereof, and the other officers and employees of such department. The head of the department shall exercise the powers conferred and shall perform the duties imposed upon the local health director by general law, not inconsistent herewith. He shall also perform such other duties as may be imposed upon him by the board or, if the health department is operated under contract with the State Board of Health, as may be specified in such contract.

If the board appoints a local board of health as provided in § 32.1-32, it shall consist of two qualified citizens of the county, who shall serve without pay, and the county health director. Such board shall have power to adopt necessary rules and regulations, not in conflict with law, concerning the department. The board of health may at any time be abolished by the board of supervisors.

Code 1950, § 15-326; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-646; 1966, c. 304; 1975, c. 575; 1979, c. 719; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-630. Department of assessments.
The department of assessments, if and when established, shall be headed by a commissioner of the revenue or supervisor of assessments, who shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed by § 15.2-619 upon the director of finance.

Code 1950, § 15-327; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-647; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-631. Department of extension and continuing education.
The department of extension and continuing education, if and when established, shall consist of the county extension agent, who shall be head of the department, a home economics agent, a 4-H youth agent and such other extension agents and employees as may be appointed or employed. The county extension agent and the other extension agents shall be selected from a list of eligibles submitted by the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. They shall perform such duties as the board imposes upon them.

Code 1950, § 15-328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-648; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-632. Department of public safety.
The department of public safety if and when established shall be under the supervision of a director of public safety appointed by the county manager. Such department shall consist of the following divisions:

1. Division of police, in charge of a chief of police and consisting of such other police officers and personnel as may be appointed, including an animal protection police officer who shall have all of the powers of an animal control officer conferred by general law and one or more deputy animal protection police officers to assist the animal protection police officer in the performance of his duties. In addition, the animal protection police officer and his deputies shall have all of the powers vested in law-enforcement officers as defined in § 9.1-101, provided they have met the minimum qualifications and have been certified under §§ 15.2-1705 and 15.2-1706.

2. Division of fire protection, in charge of a fire chief and consisting of such fire fighters, and other personnel as may be appointed.

Code 1950, § 15-328.1; 1956, c. 277; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-649; 1977, c. 326; 1997, c. 587; 2010, c. 621.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-633. Office of the county attorney.
The board may create the office of county attorney. The county attorney shall be appointed by the county manager, and serve at a salary fixed by the board. He shall be accountable to the county manager.

No person shall be appointed a county attorney under the provisions of this section unless at the time of his appointment he has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia.

1964, c. 312, § 15.1-9.1; 1973, c. 287; 1977, c. 584; 1982, c. 30; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-634. Department of public utilities.
The department of public utilities, if and when established, shall be under the supervision of a director of public utilities appointed by the county manager. The department shall be in charge of the construction, operation, maintenance and administration of public utilities, owned, operated and controlled by the county or any sanitary district of the county, including but not limited to water systems, sewer systems, sewage disposal systems, solid waste management, street lights and any other related functions not assigned to or administered by other departments. If the county has a division of fire and a fire chief under the provisions of § 15.2-633, then the division of fire shall not be under the department of public utilities.

Code 1950, § 15-328.2; 1956, c. 200; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-650; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-634.1. Background checks required for certain employees.
As a condition of employment, any county having the county manager form of government shall require any applicant who is offered or accepts employment, whether full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary or contractual, at such county's water treatment facility after September 1, 2001, to submit to fingerprinting and to provide personal descriptive information to be forwarded along with the applicant's fingerprints through the Central Criminal Records Exchange to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information regarding such applicant. Such applicants shall, if required by ordinance, pay the cost of fingerprinting or a criminal records check or both.

The Central Criminal Records Exchange, upon receipt of an applicant's record or notification that no record exists, shall make a report to the county manager or his designee, who must belong to a governmental entity. If an applicant is denied employment because of the information appearing in his criminal history record, the county shall notify the applicant that information obtained from the Central Criminal Records Exchange contributed to such denial. The information shall not be disseminated except as provided for in this section.

2003, c. 202.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-635. Selection or appointment of certain officers and heads of departments; filling vacancies.
The clerk of the circuit court, the attorney for the Commonwealth and the sheriff shall be selected in the manner and for the terms, and vacancies in such office shall be filled, as provided by general law.

The clerk of the circuit court shall be clerk of the board of supervisors unless the board designates some other person for this purpose. The clerk of the board shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed upon such officer by general law and shall be subject to the obligations and penalties imposed by general law. He shall also perform such other duties as the board imposes upon him.

The directors or heads of all other departments of the county shall be appointed by the county manager. The county manager may, with the board's consent, act as the director or head of one or more departments of the county, provided he is otherwise eligible to head such department or departments and, in the case of those officers whose appointments must be approved, his appointment is likewise approved.

In case of the absence or disability of any officer, other than the attorney for the Commonwealth, the clerk of the circuit court and the sheriff, which offices shall be filled as prescribed by general law, the county manager or other appointing power may designate some responsible person to perform the duties of the office.

Code 1950, § 15-329; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-652; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-636. Examination and audit of books and accounts.
The board shall require an annual audit of the books of every county officer who handles public funds to be made by an accountant who is not a regular officer or employee of the county and who is qualified by training and experience. An audit made by the Auditor of Public Accounts under the provisions of law may be considered as having satisfied the requirements of this paragraph.

Either the board or the manager may at any time order an examination or audit of the accounts of any officer or department of the county government. Upon the death, resignation, removal or expiration of the term of any county officer, the director of finance shall cause an audit and investigation of the accounts of such officer to be made and shall report the results to the manager and the board. In case of the death, resignation or removal of the director of finance, the board shall cause an audit to be made of his accounts. If as a result of any such audit, an officer is found indebted to the county, the board shall proceed forthwith to collect such indebtedness.

Code 1950, § 15-330; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-653; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-637. Schedule of compensation.
The board shall establish a schedule of compensation for officers and employees which shall provide uniform compensation for like service. The compensation prescribed shall be subject to such limitations as made by general law.

Code 1950, § 15-331; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-654; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-638. Submission of annual financial plan by manager; notice and hearings thereon; adoption of budget.
Each year at least two weeks before the board must prepare its proposed annual budget, the county manager shall prepare and submit to the board a budget presenting a financial plan for conducting the county's affairs for the ensuing year. Such budget shall be set up in the manner prescribed by general law. Hearings shall be held, notice given and the budget adopted in accordance with general law.

Code 1950, § 15-332; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-655; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-639. Compensation; fee system abolished.
All county officers and employees shall be paid regular compensation. The fee system as a method of compensation in the county shall be abolished, except for officers not affected by the adoption of this form of county organization and government. All such officers and employees shall, however, continue to collect all fees and charges provided for by general law, shall keep a record thereof, and shall promptly transmit all such fees and charges collected to the director of finance, who shall promptly receipt therefor. Such officers shall also keep such other records as are required by § 17.1-283. All fees and commissions which, but for the provisions of this section, would be paid to such officers by the Commonwealth for services rendered shall be paid to the county treasury.

The excess, if any, of the fees collected by each of the officers mentioned in § 17.1-283 or collected by anyone exercising the powers of and performing the duties of any such officer, over (i) the allowance to which such officer would be entitled by general law but for the provisions of this section and (ii) expenses in such amount as allowed by the Compensation Board, shall be paid, one third into the state treasury and the other two thirds to the county.

Any county officer or employee who fails or refuses to collect any fee which is collectible and should be collected under the provisions of this section, or who fails or refuses to pay any fee so collected to the county as herein provided, shall upon conviction be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

Code 1950, § 15-334; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-657; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-640. Establishing times and conditions of employment, personnel management, etc.
The county may establish and prescribe for all employees of the county the following provisions applicable to such employees:

1. Normal workdays and hours of employment therein;

2. Holidays;

3. Days of vacation allowed;

4. Days of sick leave allowed;

5. Other provisions concerning the hours and conditions of employment;

6. Plans of personnel management and control.

The county may establish, alter, amend or repeal at will any provision adopted under this section.

Code 1950, § 15-334.1; 1952, c. 246; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-658; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-641. Bonds of officers.
The county manager shall give bond in the amount of not less than $5,000. The director of finance shall give bond in accordance with general law. If the county manager also serves as director of finance, he shall give bond in the full amounts indicated above. The board shall have the power to fix bonds in excess of these amounts and to require bonds of other county officers in their discretion, conditioned on the faithful discharge of their duties and the proper account for all funds coming into their possession.

Code 1950, § 15-336; 1950, p. 107; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-660; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 6 (COUNTY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT)
§ 15.2-642. Officers not affected by adoption of plan.
The following officers shall not, except as herein otherwise provided, be affected by the adoption of the county manager form:

1. Jury commissioners;

2. County electoral boards;

3. Registrars;

4. Judges and clerks of elections; and

5. Magistrates.

Code 1950, § 15-338; 1950, p. 974; 1952, c. 37; 1962, cc. 596, 623, § 15.1-662; 1973, c. 545; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6000. Authority created; name.
The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, hereinafter referred to as the Authority, is created as a body politic and corporate, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. As such it shall have, and is hereby vested with, the powers and duties hereinafter conferred in this chapter.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1635; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6001. Findings of fact.
The economy of Southwest Virginia has not kept pace with that of the rest of the Commonwealth. The economic problems of Southwest Virginia are due in large part to its present inability to diversify. The Southwest has suffered, and continues to suffer, widespread unemployment in great disproportion to the rest of the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority will assist the seven county and one city coal producing areas of the Commonwealth to achieve some degree of economic stability.

It is hereby further declared that the foregoing is a public purpose and use for which public moneys may be spent and such activity will serve a public purpose in providing jobs to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1636; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6002. Purpose of Authority; performs governmental function.
The primary purpose of the Authority is to enhance the economic base for the seven county and one city coalfield region of Virginia (Lee, Wise, Scott, Buchanan, Russell, Tazewell and Dickenson Counties and the City of Norton).

The Authority shall provide financial support for the purchase of real estate, construction of buildings for sale or lease, installation of utilities, direct loans and grants to private for-profit basic employers; may apply for matching funds from the state or federal government, or the private sector; and any other support improvements it deems necessary, including flood control dams. All such loans and grants may be managed by the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions in their respective service areas.

The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth, particularly the aforesaid seven county and one city areas, for the increase of their commerce, and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience and prosperity.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1637; 1990, c. 341; 1992, c. 32; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6004. Office of Authority; title to property.
The Authority shall have and maintain its principal office as determined by the Board, within the participating counties and one city at which all of its records shall be kept, and from which its business shall be transacted. The title to all property of every kind belonging to the Authority shall be titled to the Authority, which shall hold it for the benefit of the member localities and the Commonwealth.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1639; 1990, c. 341; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6005. General powers of Authority; regulations; enforcement of statutes, rules, etc.
In order to enable it to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Authority acting through its Board:

1. Is vested with the powers of a body corporate, including the power to sue and be sued, to plead and be impleaded, to make contracts, and to adopt and use a common seal and to alter the same as may be deemed expedient;

2. May retain legal counsel to represent the Authority in hearings, controversies, or matters involving the interests of the Authority and the furtherance of its purpose; and

3. Is vested with power to adopt, alter or repeal its own bylaws, regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the power granted to it may be enjoyed, and may provide for the appointment of such committees, and the functions thereof, as the Authority may deem necessary to facilitate its business. Such committees shall consist of such number of persons as the Authority shall deem advisable. Members of committees shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed their necessary traveling and other expenses incurred while on business of the Authority. The Authority may set flat fees for expenses for a member's attendance at all meetings of the Authority or at its other functions. Such fees shall not exceed $100 per day.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1640; 1990, c. 341; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6006. Further powers.
The Authority, to accomplish its general purpose, is given the following powers, namely:

1. To enter into contractual agreements in furtherance of its purpose;

2. To rent, lease, buy, own, acquire and dispose of such property, real or personal, as the Authority deems proper to carry out any of the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the execution of leases with option to purchase;

3. To apply for and accept grants or loans of money or other property from any federal agency for any of the purposes authorized in this chapter, and to expend or use the same in accordance with the directions and requirements attached thereto or imposed thereon by any such federal agency;

4. To engage in economic development marketing and business attraction activities and to pay from the Authority's funds any and all expenses incurred in connection with such economic development marketing and business attraction activities;

5. To pay from the Authority's funds any and all expenses incurred by the Authority including, but not limited to, administrative, operational, personnel, consultant, legal, marketing, business attraction, advertising, promotional, and any other expenses incurred in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter; and

6. To do and perform any act or function that is in accord with the purposes of the chapter, including (i) borrowing money and (ii) employing such persons as the Board deems necessary to carry on the business of the Authority.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1641; 1990, c. 341; 1997, c. 587; 2004, cc. 36, 177.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6007. Acceptance of funds, property and grants or loans.
The Authority may accept funds and property from the federal government, the Commonwealth, persons and localities, and may use the same for any of the purposes for which the Authority is created.

Localities are hereby authorized to lend or donate money or other property to the Authority for any of its purposes. The locality making the grant or loan may restrict the use of such grants or loans to a specific project, within or outside that locality.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1642; 1990, c. 341; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6008. Forms of accounts and records; audit of same.
The accounts and records of the Authority showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes, provided that such accounts shall correspond as nearly as possible to the accounts and records for such matters maintained by corporate enterprises. The accounts and records of the Authority shall be subject to audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts on an annual basis and the costs of such audit services shall be borne by the Authority. The Authority's fiscal year shall be the same as the Commonwealth's.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1643; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6009. Capitalization of Authority.
On September 1, 1988, and on the first day of each month thereafter, each county and city shall remit to the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Fund 25 percent of the revenues collected during the next to last calendar month from the (i) gas road improvement tax pursuant to § 58.1-3713 and (ii) local coal road improvement severance license tax pursuant to subsection B of § 58.1-3741.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1644; 1997, c. 587; 2013, cc. 305, 618.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6010. Proceeds held.
The treasurer may invest and reinvest funds of the Authority pending their need. All moneys received by the Authority pursuant to § 15.2-6009, together with any matching funds received from state or federal sources, shall be applied and used only in the county or city from which the funds were received, unless the governing body of the county or city consents to their use in another county or city.

Moneys received pursuant to § 58.1-3713.4 may be used at the discretion of the Authority for purposes and projects as determined by the Authority.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1645; 1990, c. 341; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6011. Eligible use of funds.
The Authority is hereby empowered to pledge its funds, and make loans and grants to or for the benefit of for-profit enterprises or entities; governmental or corporate instrumentalities in the coalfield region of Virginia (including any political subdivision of the Commonwealth and the Breaks Interstate Park); not-for-profit enterprises or entities; nonprofit industrial development corporations; economic development authorities; or industrial development authorities for financing the following:

1. Purchase of real estate;

2. Grading of site(s);

3. Construction of flood control dams;

4. Water, sewer, natural gas and electrical line replacement and extensions;

5. Construction or rehabilitation or expansion of buildings;

6. Construction of parking facilities;

7. Access roads construction and street improvements;

8. Purchase, lease, or relocation of machinery, tools, equipment, furniture, software, or other personal property;

9. Construction of improvements outside the Commonwealth if in the Breaks Interstate Park;

10. Feasibility studies, site studies, preliminary engineering or architectural reports, and other studies and plans;

11. Such other improvements, projects, activities, or purposes as the Authority deems necessary to accomplish its purpose; and

12. Costs and expenses associated with any item listed in subdivisions 1 through 11, including, but not limited to, architectural, engineering, consulting, legal, closing, installation, delivery, and assembly expenses.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1646; 1990, c. 341; 1992, c. 32; 1993, c. 771; 1994, cc. 615, 674; 1997, c. 587; 2004, cc. 36, 177.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6012. Dissolution of Authority.
Whenever the Board determines that the purpose for which the Authority was created has been substantially fulfilled or is impractical or impossible of accomplishment and that all obligations incurred by the Authority have been paid or that cash or a sufficient amount of United States government securities has been deposited for their payment or provisions satisfactory for the timely payment of all its outstanding obligations have been arranged, the Board may adopt resolutions declaring and finding that the Authority shall be dissolved. Appropriate attested copies of such resolutions shall be delivered to the Governor so that legislation dissolving the Authority may be introduced in the General Assembly. The dissolution of the Authority shall become effective according to the terms of such legislation. The title to all funds and other property owned by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest in the counties and cities which have contributed to the fund in proportion to their respective contributions.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1647; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6013. Chapter liberally construed.
This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1648; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6014. Inconsistent laws inapplicable.
All other general or special laws inconsistent with any provision of this chapter are hereby declared to be inapplicable to the provisions of this chapter.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1649; 1997, c. 587.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60 (VIRGINIA COALFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6015. City of Norton deemed contributing jurisdiction of Wise County.
For the purpose of this chapter the City of Norton shall be deemed a contributing jurisdiction of Wise County and moneys collected from Wise County may be used in the City of Norton.

1988, c. 833, § 15.1-1650; 1997, c. 587.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.01 (Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority)
§ 15.2-6015.1. Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority; purpose.
The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority (the Authority) is established as a body politic and corporate, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. The Authority shall have the powers and duties hereinafter conferred in this chapter.

The primary purpose of the Authority is to improve the transportation into, from, within, and through Southwest Virginia, assist in regional economic development, and generally enhance highway safety in the affected localities.

The Coalfields Expressway, designated as U.S. Route 121 and a Congressional High Priority Corridor, is a proposed four-lane, limited-access highway to provide a modern, safe, and efficient transportation artery through the coalfields region of far Southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia.

The proposed expressway is designed to provide safe and rapid access to communities along the corridor, with interchanges connecting citizens of Pound, Clintwood, Clinchco, Haysi, Breaks, Grundy, and Slate.

It is hereby further declared that the foregoing is a public purpose and use for which public moneys may be spent and such activity will serve a public purpose in providing jobs to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth, particularly the affected localities, for the increase of their commerce and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience, and prosperity.

2017, c. 543.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.01 (Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority)
§ 15.2-6015.2. Membership; terms; quorum; meetings.
The Authority shall have a total membership of 12 members that shall consist of nine nonlegislative citizen members and three ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed as follows: six members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, two of whom shall be residents of Buchanan County, two of whom shall be residents of Dickenson County, and two of whom shall be residents of Wise County, and three members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, one of whom shall be a resident of Buchanan County, one of whom shall be a resident of Dickenson County, and one of whom shall be a resident of Wise County. The chairmen of the boards of supervisors of Buchanan, Dickenson, and Wise Counties or their designees shall serve ex officio with voting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Authority shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.

Ex officio members of the Authority shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be reappointed.

After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of four years.

The Authority shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The meetings of the Authority shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.

2017, c. 543.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.01 (Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority)
§ 15.2-6015.3. Compensation; expenses.
Members shall receive such compensation for the performance of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2813. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Virginia Coalfields Economic Development Authority.

2017, c. 543.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.01 (Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority)
§ 15.2-6015.4. Powers and duties of the Authority; report.
The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority shall have the following powers and duties:

1. Coordinate with counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, public nonprofit corporations, private corporations, associations, partnerships, and individuals for the purpose of planning, assisting, and establishing recreational, tourism, industrial, economic, and community development of the proposed Coalfields Expressway for the benefit of the Commonwealth.

2. Work with surrounding states in developing the Coalfields Expressway in the Commonwealth, in an effort to link Interstates 64 and 77 in West Virginia with Route 23 in Virginia, which links to interstates in Kentucky and Tennessee.

3. Submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports. The chairman shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Authority no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.

4. Apply for and accept gifts, grants of money, or gifts, grants, or loans of other property or other financial assistance from the United States of America and agencies and instrumentalities thereof, the Commonwealth, or any other person or entity, for or in aid of carrying out the powers and duties of this chapter.

2017, c. 543; 2018, c. 508.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.01 (Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority)
§ 15.2-6015.5. Staffing.
The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority shall provide assistance to the Authority, upon request.

2017, c. 543.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6016. Southwest Regional Recreation Authority established.
There is hereby established a Southwest Regional Recreation Authority for the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a Southwest Regional Recreation Area.

2008, cc. 645, 648.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6017. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Authority" means the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, a body politic and corporate, created, organized, and operated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or, if such Authority is abolished, the board, body, authority, department, or officer succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers given by this chapter are given by law.

"Board" means the board of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority established pursuant to § 15.2-6018.

"Land" includes roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment thereon when attached to the realty.

"Owner" includes tenant, lessee, occupant, or person in control of the premises.

"Recreational purposes" includes any one or any combination of the following recreational activities: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle riding, bicycling, horseback riding, nature study, water skiing, winter sports, and visiting, viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites or otherwise using land for purposes of the user.

"Southwest Regional Recreation Area" means a system of recreational trails and appurtenant facilities, including trail-head centers, parking areas, camping facilities, picnic areas, recreational areas, historic or cultural interpretive sites, and other facilities that are a part of the system.

2008, cc. 645, 648.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6018. Board of directors; appointments; terms.
The Authority shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the Authority shall be vested. The Authority shall consist of members as follows:

1. One representative each appointed by the governing body of the City of Norton and the Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, and Wise to serve terms of three years;

2. Four additional non-voting members appointed by a majority vote of the members appointed in subdivision 1 to serve terms of two years; and

3. Any additional non-voting members as determined by the board.

Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. Any member may be reappointed. The directors shall elect from their membership a chairman and a vice-chairman. Each director shall, upon appointment or reappointment, before entering upon his duties take and subscribe the oath prescribed by § 49-1.

2008, cc. 645, 648; 2009, c. 720.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6019. Meetings; decisions of Authority; compensation.
The board shall meet quarterly, unless a special meeting is called by its chairman. A majority of the Authority shall constitute a quorum. Decisions of the Authority shall require a quorum and shall be in accordance with voting procedures established by the Authority.

The board shall prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules governing the manner in which the business of the Authority is conducted and shall review and approve an annual budget. The board may appoint an executive director to act as its chief executive officer, to serve at the will and pleasure of the board. The board may employ directors and any other personnel considered necessary and may appoint counsel and legal staff for the Authority and retain such temporary engineering, financial, and other consultants or technicians as may be required for any special study or survey consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The Authority's directors shall carry out plans to implement the provisions of this chapter and to exercise those powers enumerated in the bylaws. The Authority's directors shall prepare annually a budget to be submitted to the board for its review and approval.

All costs incidental to the administration of the Authority, including office expenses, personal services expense, and current expense, shall be paid in accordance with guidelines issued by the board from funds accruing to the Authority.

All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be payable solely from funds provided under this chapter, and no liability or obligation may be incurred by the Authority under this chapter beyond the extent to which moneys have been provided under the authority of this chapter.

2008, cc. 645, 648; 2025, c. 193.
Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6021. Southwest Regional Recreation Area rangers.
The board may appoint qualified persons as Southwest Regional Recreation Area rangers. The ranger may enforce the rules adopted by the Board and issue civil penalties for violations thereof and further be eligible for appointment as a special conservator of the peace in accordance with § 19.2-13 as necessary and proper to protect and enforce the safe use and enjoyment of the properties under the use and control of the Southwest Regional Recreation Area Authority. The ranger may preserve law and order on any premises that is part of the Southwest Regional Recreation Area, any immediately adjacent property of landowners who are making land available for public use under agreement with the Authority, and on streets, highways, or other public lands utilized by the trails, parking areas, or related recreational facilities and other immediately adjacent public lands. The assignment of rangers to the duties authorized by this section shall not supersede the authority of any law-enforcement officers. The salary of all rangers shall be paid by the board. The board shall furnish each ranger with an official uniform to be worn while on duty and shall furnish and require each ranger while on duty to wear a shield with an appropriate inscription and to carry credentials certifying the person's identity and authority as a ranger.

2008, cc. 645, 648; 2009, c. 720.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6022. Bonds not a debt of the Commonwealth.
Revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds of the Authority issued under the provisions of this chapter do not constitute a debt of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision of the Commonwealth or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision, but the bonds shall be payable solely from the funds provided for in this chapter from revenues resulting from the issuance of bonds. All bonds shall contain on the face of the bond a statement to the effect that neither the Commonwealth nor any political subdivision of the Commonwealth is obligated to pay the bond or the interest on the bond except from revenues of the recreational project or projects for which they are issued and that neither the faith or credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth is pledged to the payment of the principal or the interest on the bonds.

2008, cc. 645, 648.

Code of Virginia — Title 15.2 (Counties, Cities and Towns), Chapter 60.1 (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY)
§ 15.2-6023. Violation of rules; civil penalties.
Any person who violates any of the rules adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter relating to permits or failure to purchase a permit, safety violations, or other civil violations is subject to a civil penalty of $100. All penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be allocated to the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.

2008, cc. 645, 648; 2010, c. 798.