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VA Code § 23.1-2613 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2613. The Division and the Program; appropriations by the General Assembly

A. The General Assembly may appropriate such funds to the Division and the Program as it deems necessary. Any general funds and funds received from any agency or department of the federal government for the purposes of carrying out this article shall be expended by the University through the Division and by Virginia State University through the Program and shall be accounted for in the manner prescribed by applicable law or regulations.B. Funds appropriated by the General Assembly shall be used by the University and Virginia State University for the purpose of conducting cooperative extension services in the Commonwealth. Such funds may be used to defray all necessary expenses, including salaries, travel expenses, equipment, supplies, or other authorized expenses.1994, c. 433, §§ 23-132.6, 23-132.7; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2614 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2614. The Division; appropriations by local governing bodies

Any local governing body of the Commonwealth may appropriate funds, to be supplemented by funds appropriated by the General Assembly to the University for the Division and such other funds as the University may allocate, to support the activities of the Division in such manner as may be agreed upon by the University and the local governing body.1994, c. 433, § 23-132.8; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2615 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2615. Station; soil survey

For the purpose of continuing a survey of the soils of the Commonwealth that was begun by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Station shall direct and supervise a comprehensive soil survey of the Commonwealth of such a character and along such lines as to obtain an inventory of the soil resources of the Commonwealth and to determine their adaptability to various crops, forestry, and livestock enterprises to promote the utilization of the lands of the Commonwealth in the most practical and economical way. It is contemplated that the Station will make such soil survey in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.1994, c. 433, § 23-132.9; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2616 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2616. Station; agricultural survey

The Station may direct and supervise a thorough and comprehensive agricultural survey of the Commonwealth according to the most approved methods in practice to gather facts and information on existing agricultural conditions in the Commonwealth and data upon which to base a study of agricultural economics and a constructive program for the development of agriculture and agricultural resources. The survey shall examine (i) soils and soil fertility and management; (ii) soil erosion and drainage problems affecting soil fertility and productivity; (iii) the adaptation of various soil types, elevations, and seasonable conditions to crops produced or that may suitably be produced; (iv) farm layout and selection; (v) arrangement of fields for the use of labor-saving machinery; (vi) economy and convenience in cultivation and farm operations; (vii) methods of cultivation, production, and handling of crops; (viii) general farm management; (ix) the various crops produced on farms and their yield and gross value compared with the cost of production and courses of low yield; (x) farm labor and its distribution and efficiency; (xi) labor incomes of the various classes of farm labor; (xii) the relation of various farm products to public needs and local and general supply and demand; (xiii) farm incomes and income sources; (xiv) capital investment and return; (xv) distribution of capital investment; (xvi) the character and extent of idle lands and their suitability for cultivation or other agricultural purposes in the various localities and what, if any, profitable use may be made of them through the introduction of livestock or crops adapted to such soils, by individuals or on a community plan, with notations of elevation, topography, temperatures, and seasonal conditions affecting production of fruit, cotton, and other crops; and (xvii) any other information or studies that may seem advisable in determining methods for the betterment of agricultural conditions and the development of the agricultural resources of the Commonwealth.The Station may and it is contemplated that the Station will work in conjunction with and cooperate with similar agencies of the federal government to make such agricultural survey whenever a suitable and satisfactory arrangement can be made for such cooperation.1994, c. 433, § 23-132.10; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2617 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2617. Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Centers established

The Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (Centers) are established as a component of the Station and shall be retained as active research and extension centers.1985, c. 505, § 23-155.01; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2618 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2618. Centers; function

The Centers shall conduct basic and applied research in the fields that may bear directly on the interests of commercial growers of vegetable and ornamental crops in the Commonwealth. The Centers shall coordinate their research with related work of the Station to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort. The Centers shall disseminate the results of their research conducted pursuant to this section.1985, c. 505, § 23-155.02; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2619 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2619. Centers; Advisory board of directors

A. A board of directors (board) shall serve as an advisory body to the Centers that represents local agricultural interests. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Each appointed member shall represent an industry that is relevant to the missions of the Centers.B. Members of the board shall serve for terms of four years.C. The members of the board shall name one of its members chairman.D. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.E. The board shall hold at least one meeting annually at either the Hampton Roads center or the Eastern Shore center and such other meetings as may be necessary at such times and places as the chairman or any three members may designate.1985, c. 505, § 23-155.03; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2620 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2620. Centers; executive director

An executive director shall be appointed to administer the Centers and carry out the research programs at the Centers. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of and be answerable to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences of the University.1985, c. 505, § 23-155.04; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2621 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2621. The Division and the Program; reports

A. The University shall file such reports on the activities of the Division as may be required by law or requested by the Governor.B. Virginia State University shall file such reports on the activities of the Program as may be required by law or requested by the Governor.C. The University and Virginia State University shall file such reports on the unified plan as may be required by law or requested by the Governor.1994, c. 433, § 23-132.11; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2622 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2622. Construction of acts relating to the Service and the Station

All acts relating to the Service and the Station shall be construed as relating to the Division as established by this article and no such act shall be construed as limiting the provisions of this article.1994, c. 433, § 23-132.12; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2623 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2623. Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research established

The Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research (the Center) is established as an interdisciplinary study, research, information, and resource facility for the Commonwealth and shall utilize the full capabilities of faculty, staff, libraries, and laboratories for the benefit of Virginians and the expansion of knowledge pertaining to coal and energy research and development. The Center shall be located at the University.1977, c. 543, §§ 23-135.7:1, 23-135.7:2; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2624 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2624. Control and supervision

The Center is subject to the control and supervision of the board.1977, c. 543, § 23-135.7:3; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2625 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2625. Executive director

The board shall appoint an executive director for the Center who, subject to the approval of the board, shall:1. Exercise all powers and perform all duties imposed upon him by law;2. Carry out the specific duties imposed upon him by the board; and3. Employ such personnel and contract for such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of this article.1977, c. 543, §§ 23-135.7:4, 23-135.7:5; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2626 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2626. (Effective until October 1, 2021) Powers and duties of the Center

The Center, under the direction of the executive director, shall:1. Develop a degree program in energy production and conservation research at the master's level in conjunction with the Council;2. Develop and provide programs of continuing education and in-service training for persons who work in the fields of coal or other energy research, development, or production;3. Collaborate with other departments of the University, including the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering;4. Conduct research in the fields of coal, coal utilization, migrating natural gases such as methane and propane, and other energy-related work;5. Collect and maintain data on energy production, development, and utilization;6. Foster the utilization of research information, discoveries, and data;7. Coordinate the functions of the Center with each of the Center's energy research facilities to prevent duplication of effort;8. Apply for and accept grants from the federal government, state government, and any other source to carry out the purposes of this article. The Center may comply with such conditions and execute such agreements as may be necessary to accept such grants;9. Accept gifts, bequests, and any other thing of value to carry out the purposes of this article;10. Receive, administer, and expend all funds and other assistance made available to the Center to carry out the purposes of this article;11. Consult with the Division of Energy of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy in the preparation of the Virginia Energy Plan pursuant to § 67-201; and12. Do all things necessary or convenient for the proper administration of this article.1977, c. 543, § 23-135.7:6; 2006, c. 939; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2626 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2626. (Effective October 1, 2021) Powers and duties of the Center

The Center, under the direction of the executive director, shall:1. Develop a degree program in energy production and conservation research at the master's level in conjunction with the Council;2. Develop and provide programs of continuing education and in-service training for persons who work in the fields of coal or other energy research, development, or production;3. Collaborate with other departments of the University, including the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering;4. Conduct research in the fields of coal, coal utilization, migrating natural gases such as methane and propane, and other energy-related work;5. Collect and maintain data on energy production, development, and utilization;6. Foster the utilization of research information, discoveries, and data;7. Coordinate the functions of the Center with each of the Center's energy research facilities to prevent duplication of effort;8. Apply for and accept grants from the federal government, state government, and any other source to carry out the purposes of this article. The Center may comply with such conditions and execute such agreements as may be necessary to accept such grants;9. Accept gifts, bequests, and any other thing of value to carry out the purposes of this article;10. Receive, administer, and expend all funds and other assistance made available to the Center to carry out the purposes of this article;11. Consult with the Division of Energy of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy in the preparation of the Virginia Energy Plan pursuant to § 67-201; and12. Do all things necessary or convenient for the proper administration of this article.1977, c. 543, § 23-135.7:6; 2006, c. 939; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2627 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2627. (Effective until October 1, 2021) Virginia Coal Research and Development Advisory Board

The Virginia Coal Research and Development Advisory Board (the Advisory Board) shall serve in an advisory capacity to the executive director of the Center. Representatives to the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the board. The board shall appoint such other individuals as it deems necessary to the work of the Advisory Board.Members shall include representatives from the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Virginia Port Authority, and each public institution of higher education, excluding the University.1977, c. 543, § 23-135.7:7; 1984, c. 590; 1985, c. 448; 1996, cc. 589, 599; 2013, c. 482; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2627 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2627. (Effective October 1, 2021) Virginia Coal Research and Development Advisory Board

The Virginia Coal Research and Development Advisory Board (the Advisory Board) shall serve in an advisory capacity to the executive director of the Center. Representatives to the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the board. The board shall appoint such other individuals as it deems necessary to the work of the Advisory Board.Members shall include representatives from the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Virginia Port Authority, and each public institution of higher education, excluding the University.1977, c. 543, § 23-135.7:7; 1984, c. 590; 1985, c. 448; 1996, cc. 589, 599; 2013, c. 482; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2628 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2628. Virginia Water Resources Research Center established

The Virginia Water Resources Research Center (the Water Center) is established to develop, implement, and coordinate water and related land research programs in the Commonwealth and transfer the results of research and new technology to potential users. The Water Center shall be located at the University.1982, c. 379, § 23-135.7:8; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2629 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2629. Control and supervision

The Water Center is a unit of the University under the supervision and control of the board.1982, c. 379, § 23-135.7:10; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2630 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2630. Functions, powers, and duties

A. The Water Center shall (i) consult with the General Assembly; federal, state, and local agencies; water user groups; private industry; and other potential users of research; (ii) establish and administer agreements with other public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education to conduct research projects; (iii) disseminate new information and facilitate the transfer and application of new technology; (iv) be a liaison between the Commonwealth and the federal research funding agencies and advocate for the Commonwealth's water research needs; and (v) encourage the development of academic programs in water resources management in conjunction with the Council.B. The Water Center shall facilitate and stimulate research that (i) deals with policy issues facing the General Assembly, (ii) supports the state water resource agencies, and (iii) provides water planning and management organizations with tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness of water planning and management.1982, c. 379, § 23-135.7:9; 1984, c. 734; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2631 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2631. Executive director

A. The principal administrative officer of the Water Center shall be an executive director who shall be appointed by the president of the University, subject to the approval of the board. The executive director shall be under the supervision of the president of the University.B. The executive director shall exercise all powers imposed upon him by law, carry out the specific duties imposed upon him by the president of the University, and develop appropriate policies and procedures, with the advice of the Virginia Water Resources Research Center Statewide Advisory Board, for (i) identifying priority research problems; (ii) collaborating with the General Assembly; federal, state, and local governmental agencies; and water user groups in the formulation of its research programs; (iii) selecting projects to be funded; and (iv) disseminating information and transferring technology designed to help resolve water and related land problems of the Commonwealth. The executive director shall employ such personnel and secure such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of this article and expend appropriated funds and accept moneys for cost-sharing on projects funded with federal and private funds.1982, c. 379, §§ 23-135.7:11, 23-135.7:12; 2016, c. 588; 2017, c. 314.
VA Code § 23.1-2632 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2632. Virginia Water Resources Research Center Statewide Advisory Board

The Virginia Water Resources Research Center Statewide Advisory Board (the Statewide Advisory Board) shall serve in an advisory capacity to the executive director of the Water Center. Representatives of the Statewide Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, and shall include balanced representation from industries; federal, state, and local agencies; water user groups; and concerned citizens. The Statewide Advisory Board shall (i) recommend policy guidelines for implementing the functions of the Water Center, (ii) evaluate the programs of the Water Center, and (iii) advise the executive director of the Water Center and make recommendations to assist him in carrying out the purposes of this article.1982, c. 379, § 23-135.7:13; 1984, c. 734; 1985, c. 448; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2633 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2633. Virginia Center for Housing Research established

The Virginia Center for Housing Research (the Housing Center) is established and shall be located at the University.1989, c. 700, § 23-135.7:14; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2634 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2634. Functions, powers, and duties

The Housing Center shall serve as an interdisciplinary study, research, and information resource on housing for the Commonwealth. The Housing Center shall (i) consult with the General Assembly; federal, state, and local agencies; nonprofit organizations; private industry; and other potential users of research; (ii) establish and administer agreements with other public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education to carry out research projects; (iii) disseminate new information and research results; (iv) facilitate the application and transfer of new technologies to housing; and (v) stimulate and perform research that deals with housing policy issues facing the General Assembly and aids the Commonwealth's housing and housing finance agencies.1989, c. 700, § 23-135.7:15; 2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-2635 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 26 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|§ 23.1-2635. Control and supervision

The Housing Center is a unit of the University under the supervision and control of the board.1989, c. 700, § 23-135.7:16; 2016, c. 588.