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VA Code § 23.1-3225 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 32 - Museums and Other Cultural Institutions|§ 23.1-3225. Virginia Arts Foundation established; board of trustees

A. The Virginia Arts Foundation (the Foundation) is established to serve as a supervisory foundation within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government and is a body politic and corporate to be organized and to have such powers as provided in § 23.1-3226.B. The Foundation shall be governed by a board of trustees (the board), consisting of the members of the Virginia Commission for the Arts.C. Any person designated by the board to handle the funds of the Foundation shall give bond, with corporate surety, in a penalty fixed by the Governor, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his duties. Any premium on the bond shall be paid from funds available to the Foundation.D. The board, acting as members of the Virginia Commission for the Arts, are entitled to reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenses as provided by § 23.1-3222.E. The director of the Commission shall serve as the chairman and the staff of such Commission shall serve as staff for the Foundation.2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-3226 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 32 - Museums and Other Cultural Institutions|§ 23.1-3226. Powers of the Foundation

The Foundation may:1. Make expenditures from the Fund's interest and income to assist (i) the Virginia Commission for the Arts in promoting the arts in the Commonwealth in accordance with § 23.1-3228 and (ii) nonprofit arts and cultural institutions and organizations in the Commonwealth to assess, enhance, and plan for enhancement of their fiscal stability, financial management and control capabilities, and capacity to raise funds for the furtherance of their respective missions from nongovernmental sources;2. Accept, hold, and administer gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other property, absolutely or in trust, for the purposes of the Foundation;3. Enter into contracts and execute all instruments necessary and appropriate to carry out the Foundation's purposes;4. Explore and make recommendations concerning other possible dedicated revenue sources for the Fund; and5. Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Foundation.2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-3227 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 32 - Museums and Other Cultural Institutions|§ 23.1-3227. Virginia Arts Foundation Fund

A. There is created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Arts Foundation Fund, referred to in this article as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller.B. The Fund shall include such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly; revenues transferred to the Fund from the special license plates for Virginians for the Arts program pursuant to § 46.2-749.2:2; voluntary contributions collected through the income tax checkoff for the arts pursuant to subdivision B 8 of § 58.1-344.3; and designated gifts, contributions, and bequests of money, securities, or property of any other character.C. All money, securities, or other property designated for the Fund 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, including 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 persons authorized by the Foundation. The Fund's principal is not subject to expenditure by the Foundation.2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 23.1-3228 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 23.1 - Institutions of Higher Education; Other Educational and Cultural Institutions|Chapter 32 - Museums and Other Cultural Institutions|§ 23.1-3228. Gifts and bequests; exemption from taxation

Gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other property to the Fund, and the interest or income from such gifts and bequests, are gifts to the Commonwealth, and the Fund is 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 shall not actively solicit private donations for the Fund; however, this limitation shall not prevent the Foundation from actively encouraging financial support for the Foundation through the special license plate and income tax checkoff programs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Foundation may accept and solicit public and private contributions for the limited purpose of assisting nonprofit arts and cultural institutions and organizations in the Commonwealth to enhance the fiscal stability, financial management, and fundraising abilities of such organizations.2016, c. 588.
VA Code § 24.2-100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-100. Applicability of title

The provisions of this title shall apply to all elections held in this Commonwealth except as is otherwise provided by general law.Code 1950, § 24-176; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-95; 1980, c. 639; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-101.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-101.01. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail

Whenever in this title the State Board is required to send any mail or notice by certified mail and such mail or notice is sent certified mail, return receipt requested, then any subsequent, identical mail or notice that is sent by the State Board may be sent by regular mail.2011, c. 566.
VA Code § 24.2-101.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-101.1. Implementation of certain laws; special elections

All laws enacted at a regular session of the General Assembly shall take effect as provided in § 1-214 except that the implementation of any change to this title shall not become effective for a special election held at a time other than a general election if the writ for the special election was issued prior to the effective date of the law.2008, c. 366.
VA Code § 24.2-103.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-103.1. Duties of Department of Elections related to redistricting

A. Upon receipt of any ordinance and Geographic Information System (GIS) map sent pursuant to § 24.2-304.3 or 24.2-306, the Department shall promptly review the ordinance and map and compare the boundaries contained within with the information in the voter registration system in order to ensure voters have been assigned to the correct districts. The Department shall notify the locality of any corrections that may be necessary.B. The Department shall maintain and make available on its official website maps showing the current election district and precinct boundaries of each county and city.2019, cc. 777, 778.
VA Code § 24.2-103.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-103.2. Duties of the Department of Elections related to accessible absentee voting

The Department shall make available to all localities a tool to allow a voter with a visual impairment or print disability to electronically and accessibly receive and mark his absentee ballot using screen reader assistive technology. The Department shall develop instructions regarding the use and availability of such tool, including instructions on making the tool available to voters and counting ballots voted with such tool.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 255, 471, 522.
VA Code § 24.2-104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-104. Requesting assistance for attorney for the Commonwealth; investigative committees

A. The Attorney General shall have full authority to do whatever is necessary or appropriate to enforce the election laws or prosecute violations thereof. The Attorney General shall exercise the authority granted by this section to conduct an investigation, prosecute a violation, assure the enforcement of the elections laws, and report the results of the investigation to the State Board.B. When the State Board is of the opinion that the public interest will be served, it may request the Attorney General, or other attorney designated by the Governor for such purpose, to assist the attorney for the Commonwealth of any jurisdiction in which election laws have been violated. When the State Board makes its request pursuant to a unanimous vote of all members, the Attorney General, or other attorney designated by the Governor, shall exercise the authority granted by this section to conduct an investigation, prosecute a violation, assure the enforcement of the election laws, and report the results of the investigation to the State Board. The Attorney General, or the other attorney designated by the Governor, shall have full authority to do whatever is necessary or appropriate to enforce the election laws or prosecute violations thereof.C. The attorney for the Commonwealth or a member of the electoral board of any county or city may make a request, in writing, that the Attorney General appoint a committee to make an immediate investigation of the election practices in that city or county, accompanied by a statement under oath that substantial violations of this title have allegedly occurred which may alter or have altered the outcome of an election. On receipt of the request and statement, the Attorney General shall forthwith appoint a committee of two or more persons qualified to make the investigation. Members, officers, and employees of the Board, local electoral boards, and registrars' offices shall not serve on the committee but may provide assistance to the committee.The Attorney General shall direct the committee to observe, investigate or supervise the election if supervision appears necessary. The committee shall make a preliminary report to the Attorney General within five days of its appointment. If its report shows that violations of this title have occurred, the Attorney General may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, authorize the prosecution of those responsible for the violations.Code 1950, § 24-27; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-21; 1989, c. 111; 1993, c. 641; 2002, cc. 785, 819; 2013, c. 768.
VA Code § 24.2-104.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-104.1. Civil actions by Attorney General

A. Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of an election law has occurred and that the rights of any voter or group of voters have been affected by such violation, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in the appropriate circuit court for appropriate relief.B. In such civil action, the court may:1. Award such preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the person responsible for a violation of this title, as is necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this title.2. Assess a civil penalty against the respondent (i) in an amount not exceeding $50,000 for a first violation and (ii) in an amount not exceeding $100,000 for any subsequent violation. Such civil penalties are payable to the Voter Education and Outreach Fund established pursuant to § 24.2-131.3. Award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and costs.C. The court or jury may award such other relief to the aggrieved person as the court deems appropriate, including compensatory damages and punitive damages.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 528, 533.
VA Code § 24.2-105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-105. (Effective until September 1, 2021) Prescribing various forms

The State Board shall prescribe appropriate forms and records for the registration of voters, conduct of elections, and implementation of this title, which shall be used throughout the Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 24-28; 1968, c. 97; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-22; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 247; 1975, c. 515; 1977, c. 490; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-105. (Effective September 1, 2021) Prescribing various forms

The State Board shall prescribe appropriate forms and records for the registration of voters, conduct of elections, and implementation of this title, which shall be used throughout the Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 24-28; 1968, c. 97; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-22; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 247; 1975, c. 515; 1977, c. 490; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-105.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-105.1. Election and voter participation information on the Internet

Beginning with the general election in November 1998, the State Board shall implement a system by which it shall furnish lists of candidates for all elections in the Commonwealth, and information on proposed constitutional amendments and statewide referenda prepared pursuant to §§ 30-19.9 and 30-19.10, electronically through the Internet. The Board may list other referenda issues on the Internet. The lists and information shall be made available on the Internet as far in advance of the election as practicable and remain available on the Internet at least until the day after the election.The State Board shall provide election results and statistical information on its website. The information shall include voter turnout information which shall be calculated as the percentage of active voters who voted excluding voters assigned to inactive status pursuant to Chapter 4 (§ 24.2-400 et seq.). The information shall also include the total number of registered voters and the number assigned to inactive status.1998, c. 478; 2006, c. 474; 2007, c. 340.
VA Code § 24.2-105.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-105.2. Acceptance of payments

Any credit or debit card used to pay for any voter list must be in the name of a person or organization authorized to receive such list pursuant to § 24.2-405.2000, cc. 510, 554; 2002, c. 719.
VA Code § 24.2-106.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-106.01. Description of duties and responsibilities; required affirmation

A. The State Board, with the cooperation of the local electoral boards and general registrars, shall develop a description of the duties and responsibilities of the local electoral boards and update such description as needed. Such description shall include the statutory and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the electoral boards, prohibited activities of the electoral boards and members of electoral boards, and the qualifications and disqualifications of members of electoral boards.B. The Department shall provide to the clerks of the circuit courts, the chairmen of the state and district political party committees, the general registrars, and the local electoral boards the description developed pursuant to subsection A. Such description shall be provided no later than the first day of December each year.C. Each person nominated for appointment to a local electoral board shall certify that he has read the description developed pursuant to this section and affirm prior to his appointment pursuant to § 24.2-106 that he will faithfully discharge all duties and responsibilities set forth in that description.2017, c. 271.
VA Code § 24.2-106.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-106.1. Prohibiting the solicitation in public buildings of signatures for nominating petitions by electoral board members and employees

No member of an electoral board or their office staff shall solicit or assist in the solicitation of signatures for nominating petitions for candidates for public office in any public building owned or leased by the county or city served by the electoral board.2003, c. 271.
VA Code § 24.2-108 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-108. Compensation and expenses of members

The General Assembly shall establish a compensation and expense plan in the general appropriation act for the secretaries and members of the electoral boards. The governing body for the county or city of each electoral board shall pay compensation, expenses, and mileage in accordance with the plan and be reimbursed annually as authorized by the act. The reasonable costs of electoral board members attending annual training programs provided by the State Board shall be included in the expense plan for electoral boards.Each electoral board member shall submit a written claim for mileage and expenses authorized by the plan. The claim, when filed and found to be correct, shall be paid by the county or city. The county or city shall pay claims for mileage at the rate payable to members of the General Assembly.The governing body of any county or city may pay to the secretary of the electoral board any additional allowance for expenses it deems appropriate and may pay to a full-time secretary any additional compensation it deems appropriate.Each county and city shall furnish necessary postage and office supplies for the electoral board.Code 1950, §§ 24-37, 24-38, 24-40, 24-41; 1952, c. 540; 1956, c. 658; 1958, c. 42; 1964, c. 515; 1966, c. 714; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-31; 1972, c. 620; 1974, c. 428; 1978, c. 778; 1981, c. 425; 1982, c. 650; 1993, c. 641; 2005, c. 380.
VA Code § 24.2-109 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-109. Appointment and removal of general registrar and officers of election; powers and duties in general

A. Each electoral board shall appoint the general registrar for its city or county and officers of election for each precinct who shall serve in all elections, including town elections, as provided in this chapter. The secretary of the electoral board shall promptly notify each appointee of his appointment.The electoral board by a recorded majority vote may remove from office, on notice, any general registrar or officer of election who fails to discharge the duties of his office according to law.The electoral board shall remove from office, on notice, any general registrar who fails to receive or maintain certification as required by the State Board pursuant to subsection C of § 24.2-103.B. The electoral board shall perform the duties assigned by this title including, but not limited to, the preparation of ballots, the administration of absentee ballot provisions, the conduct of the election, and the ascertaining of the results of the election.Code 1950, §§ 24-30, 24-35, 24-36, 24-52, 24-52.1, 24-55, 24-61, 24-65, 24-66, 24-118.1, 24-199; 1954, c. 691; 1962, c. 475; 1964, c. 608; 1968, cc. 97, 141; 1970, c. 462, §§ 24.1-32, 24.1-34, 24.1-43; 1973, c. 30; 1974, c. 428; 1975, c. 515; 1976, c. 12; 1978, c. 778; 1980, c. 639; 1981, c. 425; 1982, cc. 290, 650; 1983, c. 511; 1984, c. 480; 1985, c. 197; 1986, c. 558; 1988, c. 528; 1989, c. 227; 1993, c. 641; 2004, cc. 27, 391; 2020, c. 1148.
VA Code § 24.2-109.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-109.1. Performance review of general registrars

The electoral board shall conduct an annual performance review of the general registrar for years ending June 30, 2006, and thereafter. The electoral board shall complete the review by August 1 of each year, retain a copy of the performance review, and provide a summary of the review to the State Board. The performance review shall be conducted in accordance with the format and forms provided by the State Board.2004, cc. 27, 391; 2006, c. 235.
VA Code § 24.2-111 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Administration|§ 24.2-111. Compensation and expenses of general registrars

The General Assembly shall establish a compensation plan in the general appropriation act for the general registrars. The governing body for the county or city of each general registrar shall pay compensation in accordance with the plan and be reimbursed annually as authorized in the act. The governing body shall be required to provide benefits to the general and assistant registrars and staff as provided to other employees of the locality, and shall be authorized to supplement the salary of the general registrar to the extent provided in the act.Each locality shall pay the reasonable expenses of the general registrar, including reimbursement for mileage at the rate payable to members of the General Assembly. In case of a dispute, the State Board shall approve or disapprove the reimbursement. Reasonable expenses include, but are not limited to, costs for (i) an adequately trained registrar's staff, including training in the use of computers and other technology to the extent provided to other local employees with similar job responsibilities, and reasonable costs for the general registrar to receive and maintain certification as required by the State Board pursuant to subsection C of § 24.2-103; (ii) adequate training for officers of election; (iii) conducting elections as required by this title; and (iv) voter education.Code 1950, §§ 24-52, 24-52.1, 24-55, 24-61, 24-65, 24-66, 24-118.1; 1954, c. 691; 1962, c. 475; 1964, c. 608; 1968, cc. 97, 141; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-43; 1973, c. 30; 1974, c. 428; 1975, c. 515; 1976, c. 12; 1978, c. 778; 1981, c. 425; 1982, c. 290; 1983, c. 511; 1984, c. 480; 1985, c. 197; 1986, c. 558; 1988, c. 528; 1993, c. 641; 2003, c. 1015; 2016, c. 13; 2020, c. 1148.