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VA Code § 2.2-2486 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2486. Powers and duties of the Board

A. The Board shall have the power and duty to:1. Designate regions for the purpose of administering this article;2. Certify qualifying regions and regional councils, including developing and implementing guidelines or procedures for such certification;3. Develop and implement guidelines and procedures for the application for and use of any moneys in the Fund;4. Receive and assess applications for awards from the Fund submitted by regional councils and determine the distribution, duration, and termination of awards from the Fund for uses identified in such applications;5. Advise the Governor on the allocation and prioritization of other funds available within the executive branch that may be used to promote economic and workforce development on a regional basis;6. Advise the Governor on the provision of technical assistance regarding the organization and operation of regional councils, the preparation of applications for Fund awards, and the development, validation, and assessment of regional economic growth and diversification plans and regional activities that receive grants from the Fund;7. Provide for the collection and dissemination of information concerning local, state, national, and other best practices related to collaborative regional economic and workforce development initiatives that focus on private-sector growth and opportunity;8. Designate advisory committees with expertise in the industries or clusters around which grant requests are proposed to assist in carrying out the Board's duties;9. Seek independent analytical assistance from outside consultants, including post-grant assessments and reviews to evaluate the results and outcomes of grants awarded pursuant to this article;10. Enter into contracts to provide services to regional councils to assist with prioritization, analysis, planning, and implementation of regional activities;11. Submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual report 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 Board no later than December 1. The executive summary shall be submitted 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 and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website; and12. Perform such other activities and functions as the Governor and General Assembly may direct.B. The development of guidelines and procedures to implement the provisions of this article shall be exempt from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).2016, cc. 778, 779.
VA Code § 2.2-2487 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2487. Virginia Growth and Opportunity Fund

A. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Fund. The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for the Fund, and from any other sources, public or private, shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, included interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the chairman of the Board.B. Moneys in the Fund shall be used to facilitate regional collaboration on economic growth and diversification. Specifically, the Fund shall be used to incentivize and encourage cooperation among business, education, and government on regional strategic economic development and workforce development efforts. Available moneys in the Fund shall be allocated as follows:1. A portion of the Fund may be used to support the initial organizational efforts of each regional council, such as capacity-building activities, project prioritization, and studies and analyses related to the development of an economic growth and diversification plan for the region, including identification of existing and prospective gaps in education and skills within the region;2. A portion shall be reserved for specific projects in each region on the basis of a region's share of state population, based on population estimates made by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia. However, the Board may cancel such reservation in whole or in part if, in the Board's judgment, the region has failed to establish a certified regional council or to otherwise meet the qualifications for grant funding in accordance with this article; and3. A portion shall be competitively awarded on the basis of expected economic impact and outcomes without regard to a region's population.Except for initial grants awarded pursuant to subdivision 1, no more than eight percent of any grants from the Fund to a single regional council shall be used for administrative or planning purposes.C. Public comment shall be received by the Board when making decisions regarding awards from the Fund.D. No more than 90 percent of moneys in the Fund shall be awarded or allocated in any fiscal year.2016, cc. 778, 779.
VA Code § 2.2-2488 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2488. Formation of regional councils

A. A regional council may be established in each region identified by the Board. Regional councils shall solicit, review, and recommend regional activity projects to the Board in accordance with this article.B. When there is no certified regional council in existence in a region, the Board may provide for the formation of a regional council by designating a formation committee chairman and two members from the region. The formation committee chairman shall be a nonlegislative citizen member of the Board, and the chairman may designate up to two additional members of the formation committee. The formation committee shall be responsible for such consultation and recruitment within the region as is likely to result in certification of a regional council for the region. The formation committee chairman and members may serve as officers and members of the regional council.C. A regional council shall include representatives from (i) the education sector, including school divisions, community colleges, and public institutions of higher education; (ii) the economic and workforce development sector; (iii) local government; (iv) planning district commissions; (v) nonprofit organizations; and (vi) other entities that significantly affect regional economic or workforce development. Membership may include one or more nonlegislative citizen members of the Board from the region. A majority of the members of a regional council shall be from the private sector with demonstrated significant private-sector business experience. A regional council shall be chaired by a citizen member from the region with significant private-sector business experience.D. The Board shall certify that the regional council member selection process, membership, governance, structure, composition, and leadership meet the requirements of this article and the program guidelines and procedures. The Board shall certify that the regional council has adopted bylaws and taken other such steps in its organizational activities and business plan as are necessary or required by Board guidelines and procedures to provide for accountability for and oversight of regional activities funded from the Fund.E. Public comment shall be received by the Board when certifying a regional council.2016, cc. 778, 779.
VA Code § 2.2-2490 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2490. Audit

The accounts of the Board shall be audited by the Auditor of Public Accounts or his legally authorized representatives as determined necessary by the Auditor of Public Accounts. Copies of the audit shall be distributed to the Governor and to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations.2016, cc. 778, 779; 2018, cc. 57, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2491 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2491. The Virginia African American Advisory Board

The Virginia African American Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board in the executive branch of state government.2019, c. 594.
VA Code § 2.2-2492 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2492. Membership; terms; quorum; meetings

A. The Board shall have a total membership of 26 members that shall consist of 21 nonlegislative citizen members and five ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed as follows: 21 members, at least 15 of whom shall be African American, to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Secretaries of the Commonwealth, Commerce and Trade, Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security or their designees shall serve ex officio with nonvoting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.B. 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. 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. No nonlegislative citizen member 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.C. The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman 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.2019, c. 594.
VA Code § 2.2-2493 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2493. Compensation; expenses

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 2.2-2825.2019, c. 594.
VA Code § 2.2-2494 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2494. Powers and duties of the Board

The Board shall have the following powers and duties:1. Advise the Governor regarding the development of economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the African American community in Virginia;2. Undertake studies, sponsor symposiums, conduct research, and prepare factual reports in order to gather information to formulate and present recommendations to the Governor relative to issues of concern and importance to the African American community in the Commonwealth;3. Advise the Governor as needed regarding any statutory, regulatory, or other issues of importance to the African American community in the Commonwealth;4. Apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public, quasi-public, or private sources, including any matching funds as may be designated in an appropriation act, to enable it to better carry out its objectives; and5. 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 Board 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.2019, c. 594.
VA Code § 2.2-2495 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2495. Staffing

The Office of the Governor shall provide staff support to the Board. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Board, upon request.2019, c. 594.
VA Code § 2.2-2496 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2496. Office of New Americans Advisory Board

The Office of New Americans Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Governor, cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies to improve state policies and programs to support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of new Americans throughout the Commonwealth.2020, cc. 1078, 1079.
VA Code § 2.2-2497 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2497. Membership; terms; compensation and expenses

A. The Board shall consist of 18 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor who represent or have experience with the faith community; local government; the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service; law-enforcement agencies; health, mental health, housing and workforce development organizations; organizations serving youth and the elderly; organizations providing legal services for immigrants; and educational institutions and institutions of higher education. In addition, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Commonwealth and the Chairmen of the Virginia-Asian Advisory Board, the Latino Advisory Board, the Virginia African American Advisory Board, and the Council on Women, or their designees, shall serve ex officio with nonvoting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be residents of the Commonwealth.Ex officio members shall serve terms consistent with their terms of office.B. After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of four years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. No nonlegislative citizen member shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms; however, 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.C. The Board shall elect from its membership a chairman and vice-chairman. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the Board shall be limited to four per year and shall be held upon the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.D. 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 2.2-2825.2020, cc. 1078, 1079.
VA Code § 2.2-2498 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2498. Powers and duties; acceptance of gifts and grants

A. The Board shall have the power and duty to:1. Advise the Governor on ways to improve state policies and programs to support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of new Americans throughout the Commonwealth;2. Undertake studies, symposiums, research, and factual reports to gather information to formulate and present recommendations to the Governor related to issues of concern and importance to new Americans in the Commonwealth;3. Advise the Governor as needed regarding any statutory, regulatory, or other issues of importance to new Americans in the Commonwealth;4. Collaborate with the Department of Social Services and other public and private entities to recognize and call attention to the significant contributions of new Americans in the Commonwealth; and5. Report annually by December 1 to the Governor and the General Assembly on the activities of the Office of New Americans and provide recommendations for improving state policies and programs to support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of new Americans throughout the Commonwealth. The chairman of the Board shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Board 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 to the General Assembly's website.B. The Board may apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources to enable it to carry out its objectives.2020, cc. 1078, 1079.
VA Code § 2.2-2499 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2499. Staff; cooperation from other state agencies

The Department of Social Services shall provide staff support to the Board. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Board, upon request.2020, cc. 1078, 1079.
VA Code § 2.2-2499.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2499.1. Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board; membership; terms; quorum; meetings

A. The Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board in the executive branch of state government.B. The Board shall have a total membership of 26 members that shall consist of 21 nonlegislative citizen members and five ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed as follows: 21 members, at least 15 of whom shall identify as LGBTQ+, to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Secretaries of the Commonwealth, Commerce and Trade, Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, or their designees, shall serve ex officio with nonvoting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.C. 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. 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. No nonlegislative citizen member 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.D. The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman 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.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 169.
VA Code § 2.2-2499.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2499.2. Compensation; expenses

Members 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 2.2-2825.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 169.
VA Code § 2.2-2499.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2499.3. Powers and duties of the Board; report

The Board shall have the power and duty to:1. Advise the Governor regarding the development of economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth and the LGBTQ+ community in Virginia.2. Undertake studies, sponsor symposiums, conduct research, and prepare factual reports in order to gather information to formulate and present recommendations to the Governor relating to issues of concern and importance to the LGBTQ+ community in the Commonwealth.3. Advise the Governor as needed regarding any statutory, regulatory, or other issues of importance to the LGBTQ+ community in the Commonwealth.4. Apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public, quasi-public, or private sources, including any matching funds as may be designated in an appropriation act, to enable it to better carry out its objectives.5. 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.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 169.
VA Code § 2.2-2499.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2499.4. Staffing

The Office of the Governor shall provide staff support to the Board. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Board, upon request.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 169.
VA Code § 2.2-2499.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2499.6. Compensation; expenses

Members shall receive no compensation for the performance of their duties but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.