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VA Code § 2.2-2716 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2716. Authority of board of trustees

The board of trustees has the authority to:1. Administer the Veterans Services Fund, request appropriations, and make allocations of revenue from the Fund to the Department of Veterans Services to provide supplemental funding for the Department's services and programs;2. Accept, hold, and administer gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other property, absolutely or in trust, for the purposes for which the Foundation is created;3. Enter into contracts and execute all instruments necessary and appropriate to carry out the Foundation's purposes;4. Take such actions as may be reasonably necessary to seek, promote, and stimulate contributions for the Fund;5. Develop other possible dedicated revenue sources for the Fund;6. Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Foundation; and7. Develop policies and procedures applicable to the management and functioning of the Foundation and the Department of Veterans Services relating to (i) administration of the Fund, (ii) provision of funding for veterans services and programs through the Fund, and (iii) acceptance and fundraising to strengthen the structure of the Fund.2003, cc. 657, 670; 2008, cc. 467, 486, 768, 872; 2011, c. 795; 2017, cc. 505, 622; 2020, c. 1128.
VA Code § 2.2-2717 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2717. Form of accounts and records; audit

The accounts and records of the Foundation showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be established by the Auditor of Public Accounts in a manner similar to other organizations. The Auditor of Public Accounts or his legally authorized representative shall audit the accounts of the Foundation as determined necessary by the Auditor of Public Accounts, and the cost of such audit services shall be borne by the Foundation.2003, cc. 657, 670; 2018, cc. 57, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2718 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2718. Veterans Services Fund

A. There is created the Veterans Services Fund, a special nonreverting trust fund on the books of the Comptroller, to be administered by the Foundation.B. The Fund shall include such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly, revenues transferred to the Fund from other state programs established for the Fund's benefit, and designated gifts, contributions, and bequests of money, securities, or other property of whatsoever character.C. The Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of carrying out the applicable provisions of this article. The unrestricted portion of the Fund may be used for Foundation expenses, subject to approval by the board of trustees. Allocations and expenditures of donated restricted funds shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (§ 64.2-1100 et seq.). Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written authorization of the Executive Director with the approval of the board of trustees.D. All money, securities, or other property designated for the Fund and any interest or income therefrom shall remain in the Fund and shall not revert to the general fund.2003, cc. 657, 670; 2010, c. 369; 2017, cc. 505, 622.
VA Code § 2.2-2719 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2719. Gifts and bequests; exemption from taxation

Gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other property to the Fund, and the interest or income therefrom, shall be deemed gifts to the Commonwealth, and the Fund shall be exempt from all state and local taxes. Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or bequest, the Foundation may sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of such gifts and bequests. The proceeds from such transactions shall be deposited to the credit of the Fund. The Foundation may actively solicit private donations for the Fund.2003, cc. 657, 670.
VA Code § 2.2-2720 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2720. The Center for Rural Virginia; purpose

The Center for Rural Virginia, hereinafter referred to as "the Center," is hereby created as an independent nonprofit local entity without political subdivision status, for the purpose of sustaining economic growth in the rural areas of the Commonwealth and lessening the burdens of government through the activities prescribed in subsection B of § 2.2-2723.2004, cc. 938, 964; 2005, c. 703.
VA Code § 2.2-2721 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2721. Center for Rural Virginia Board of Trustees established; membership; terms; vacancies; chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and other officers as necessary; quorum; meetings

A. The Center shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of 21 members that include six legislative members, 12 nonlegislative citizen members, and three ex officio members to be appointed as follows: four members of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates; two members of the Senate, to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; six nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; four nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; and two nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Lieutenant Governor, or his designee, the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, or his designee, and the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, or his designee, shall serve ex officio with voting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.B. Legislative members and ex officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Initial appointments of nonlegislative citizen members shall be staggered as follows: four members for a term of three years appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; two members for a term of two years appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; and one member for a term of two years appointed by the Governor. Thereafter, nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates or the Senate Committee on Rules shall be appointed for a term of two years, and nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term of four years. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. All members may be reappointed. However, no nonlegislative citizen member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates or the Senate Committee on Rules shall serve more than four consecutive two-year terms, and no nonlegislative citizen member appointed by the Governor shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms. The remainder of any term to which a member is appointed to fill a vacancy shall not constitute a term in determining the member's eligibility for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.C. The Board of Trustees shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and such other officers as may be necessary from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.2004, cc. 938, 964; 2010, cc. 259, 628; 2014, cc. 392, 445.
VA Code § 2.2-2722 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2722. Compensation; expenses

Legislative members of the Board shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12, and nonlegislative citizen members shall receive such compensation for the performance of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2813. All members shall be reimbursed for 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 from such funds as may be available to the Center.2004, cc. 938, 964.
VA Code § 2.2-2724 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2724. Staffing

The Board shall employ an executive director and such other persons as it deems necessary to assist it in performing its duties as set forth in this article, and, at its pleasure, remove such employees. The Board shall determine the duties of all staff and fix the salaries and compensation of such persons within the amounts allocated therefor from such funds as may be available to the Board.2004, cc. 938, 964.
VA Code § 2.2-2725 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2725. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 2.2-2734 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2734. Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation established; purpose

The Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation (the Foundation) is hereby established as a body politic and corporate. The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage the economic development of Southwest Virginia through the expansion of cultural and natural heritage ventures and initiatives related to tourism and other asset-based enterprises, including the Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Center, The Crooked Road, 'Round the Mountain, and other related cultural and natural heritage organizations and venues that promote entrepreneurial and employment opportunities.2011, cc. 521, 548.
VA Code § 2.2-2737 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2737. Staffing

The Department of Housing and Community Development shall provide additional staff support to the Foundation. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Foundation, upon request.2011, cc. 521, 548.
VA Code § 2.2-2738 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2738. Virginia International Trade Corporation; purpose; membership; meetings

A. The Virginia International Trade Corporation (the Corporation) is established in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Corporation shall be to promote international trade in the Commonwealth.B. The Corporation shall be governed by a board of directors (the Board) composed of 16 members as follows: the Secretaries of Agriculture and Forestry, Commerce and Trade, Finance, and Transportation, or their designees, serving ex officio with voting privileges, and 12 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The members appointed by the Governor shall have experience as senior management personnel or leaders in the areas of agriculture, finance, development, international business, manufacturing, and trade with at least two having background and experience specific to agriculture. Ex officio members of the Board 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. After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of six years. Nonlegislative citizen members shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.C. The Board shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members. The Secretaries of Agriculture and Forestry, Commerce and Trade, Finance, and Transportation shall not be eligible to serve as chairman or vice-chairman.D. The Board shall meet at least four times annually and more often if deemed necessary or advisable by the chairman.E. Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825.2016, c. 749; 2020, c. 738.
VA Code § 2.2-2739 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2739. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

The Governor, in consultation with the Board, shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. The Chief Executive Officer shall perform the duties and exercise the functions the Corporation assigns to him. He shall receive a salary for his services to be paid by the Corporation subject to the approval of the Governor. The Chief Executive Officer shall employ or retain such agents or employees subordinate to him as may be necessary to fulfill the duties of the Corporation as conferred upon the Chief Executive Officer. Employees of the Corporation, including the Chief Executive Officer, shall be eligible for membership in the Virginia Retirement System and participation in all of the health and related insurance and other benefits, including premium conversion and flexible benefits, available to state employees as provided by law.2016, c. 749.
VA Code § 2.2-2741 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2741. Grants from the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth may make grants of money or property to the Corporation for the purpose of enabling it to carry out its purposes and for the exercise of its duties. This section shall not be construed to limit any other power the Commonwealth may have to make grants to the Corporation.2016, c. 749.
VA Code § 2.2-2742 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2742. Exemption from taxation

The Corporation shall be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this article. Accordingly, the Corporation shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property or upon any operations of the Corporation or the income therefrom. Agents, lessees, sublessees, or users of tangible personal property owned by or leased to the Corporation also shall not be required to pay any sales or use tax upon such property or the revenue derived therefrom.2016, c. 749.
VA Code § 2.2-2743 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27 - Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies|§ 2.2-2743. Exemptions from personnel and procurement procedures

The provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) and the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) shall not apply to the Corporation.2016, c. 749.
VA Code § 2.2-2744 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2744. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Board" means the governing board of the Virginia College Savings Plan."Committee" means the Program Advisory Committee established pursuant to § 2.2-2746."Eligible employee" means any individual who is (i) 18 years of age or older, (ii) currently employed at least 30 hours a week, and (iii) receiving wages."Eligible employer" means a nongovernmental business, industry, trade, profession, or other enterprise in the Commonwealth, whether conducted on a for-profit or nonprofit basis, that employed 25 or more eligible employees, as reported to the Virginia Employment Commission pursuant to 16VAC5-32-20, or any successor regulation, for the quarter ending December 31 and the preceding three quarters of the preceding calendar year and has been operating for at least two years prior to Program implementation. "Eligible employer" does not include an employer that sponsors, maintains, or contributes to an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA or a qualified retirement plan in compliance with federal law for its employees, including plans qualified under § 401(a), 403(a), 403(b), 408(k), or 408(p) of the Internal Revenue Code. An employer shall become an eligible employer at any time if it meets the eligibility requirements under this chapter."Fee" means any investment management charges, administrative charges, investment advice charges, trading fees, marketing and sales fees, revenue sharing, broker fees, and other costs necessary to run the Program."Individual retirement account" or "IRA" means a Roth or traditional individual retirement account or annuity under § 408 or 408A of the Internal Revenue Code."Participating employee" means any eligible employee who is enrolled in the Program."Participating employer" means an employer that facilitates a payroll deposit retirement savings agreement pursuant to this chapter for its eligible employees."Participating individual" means any individual who enrolls in the Program independent of an employment relationship with an eligible employer, maintains an account in the Program, and is not a participating employee."Payroll deposit retirement savings agreement" means an arrangement by which an employer allows employees to remit payroll deduction contributions to the Program."Plan" means the Virginia College Savings Plan."Program" means the state-facilitated IRA savings program established in this chapter and administered by the Plan."Program Trust" means the Program trust fund established by § 2.2-2752."Wages" means any compensation, as such term is defined in § 219(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, that is paid to an eligible employee by his employer during the calendar year.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2745 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2745. Program authorized

To promote greater voluntary retirement savings for private-sector workers in a convenient and portable manner, the Plan is authorized, in accordance with this chapter, to establish a state-facilitated IRA savings program for private-sector workers. The Program shall be sponsored and administered by the Plan. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the Program shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 (§ 23.1-700 et seq.) of Title 23.1.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2746 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2746. Program Advisory Committee; membership; qualifications; duties

A. In order to assist the Board in fulfilling its duties under § 23.1-704 and this chapter and to assist the Plan's chief executive officer in directing, managing, and administering the Program, the Board shall appoint the Program Advisory Committee to provide sophisticated, objective, and prudent administrative and investment advice and direction, as requested by the Board. The Committee may develop Program recommendations for the Board and perform such other duties as the Board may delegate to the Committee.B. The Board shall develop requirements, procedures, and guidelines regarding Committee membership.C. Members of the Committee shall demonstrate extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: retirement plan design, retirement plan investments, domestic or international equity or fixed-income securities, cash management, alternative investments, institutional real estate investments, or managed futures.D. Members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed by a majority vote of the Board.E. Members of the Committee shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.F. The recommendations of the Committee shall not be binding upon the Board.G. The disclosure requirements of subsection B of § 2.2-3114 shall apply to each member of the Committee who is not also a Board member.H. The Board may appoint such other advisory committees as it deems necessary and shall set the qualifications for members of any such advisory committee by resolution.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2748 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2748. Cooperation of other agencies

All agencies of the Commonwealth shall cooperate as requested by the Plan in the performance of its duties under this chapter, including, unless otherwise prohibited, the sharing of relevant data as the parties shall mutually agree.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2749 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2749. Board actions not a debt of the Commonwealth

No act or undertaking of the Board is a debt or pledge of the full faith and credit of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, and all such acts and undertakings are payable solely from the Program. The Commonwealth shall have no obligation for payment of benefits arising from this chapter.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2750 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2750. Standard of care; investment and administration of the Program

The provisions of § 23.1-706 relating to the standard of care and the investment and administration of the Plan shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the Program authorized under this chapter.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2752 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2752. Program Trust Fund

A. There is hereby established a permanent and perpetual fund to be known as the Program Trust Fund (the Fund). The moneys in the Fund shall be (i) deemed separate and independent trust funds, (ii) segregated and accounted for separately from all other funds of the Commonwealth, and (iii) administered solely in the interests of the individuals who are participants in the Program established pursuant to this chapter.B. The assets of IRAs established for Program participants shall be allocated to the Fund and combined for investment purposes. Fund assets shall be managed and administered for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to Program participants and defraying reasonable expenses of administering, maintaining, and managing investments of the IRAs and the Program Trust. No property rights in Fund assets shall exist in favor of the Commonwealth or any participating employer.C. The Board shall establish within the Fund one or more investment funds, each pursuing an investment strategy and policy established by the Board in accordance with § 2.2-2747.D. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Fund shall be exempt from the securities registration requirements provided in Chapter 5 (§ 13.1-501 et seq.) of Title 13.1.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.
VA Code § 2.2-2753 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 27.1 - State-Facilitated Ira Savings Program|§ 2.2-2753. Audit and annual reports

The Program shall be subject to the reporting requirements set forth in § 23.1-709. The Program shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Virginia College Savings Plan Oversight Act (§ 30-330 et seq.).2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 556.