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VA Code § 63.2-310 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-310. Compensation and expenses

Each member of the local board of a county or a city or of a district shall be paid his reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attendance at meetings and while otherwise engaged in the discharge of his duties. In addition to such expenses, the governing body of each city or county may, out of its general fund, pay to each member of the local board, as compensation for his services, an amount to be fixed by the governing body of such city or county. No such county or city shall be reimbursed out of either state or federal funds for any part of such compensation paid.Code 1950, § 63-59; 1954, c. 258; 1962, c. 491; 1966, c. 478; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-47; 1972, c. 11; 1973, c. 201; 1978, c. 754; 1998, cc. 80, 192; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-311 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-311. Fiscal officer for district board; compensation of such officer

Whenever two or more political subdivisions establish a district pursuant to § 63.2-306 there shall be appointed a district fiscal officer for such district board. The district fiscal officer shall perform all the fiscal functions for the district board that had been previously performed for the local board by the treasurer or other fiscal officer of each locality within the district. The district fiscal officer for such district board shall be the treasurer of one of the participating counties or cities or combination of counties and cities, as mutually agreed upon by the district board with the approval of the governing bodies. In the event the local authorities cannot agree on the selection of a district fiscal officer, the Commissioner shall designate such district fiscal officer. For his services as district fiscal officer, the treasurer shall be paid such salary as may be agreed upon by the district board. In the event the district board and the treasurer so designated cannot agree on such compensation, then the amount of salary to be paid shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction and the amount so fixed by the judge shall be binding upon both the treasurer and the district board. Provided, that nothing contained in this section shall affect the regular salary or expense allowance of the treasurer as fixed annually by the State Compensation Board.1973, c. 201, § 63.1-47.1; 1974, cc. 44, 45, 503; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-312 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-312. Meetings; organization; chairman and vice-chairman; secretary

The governing body or bodies shall immediately notify the members of the local board of their appointment, and such members shall, within fifteen days after their notification, elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among their number. The local board shall meet at least bimonthly and on other occasions on call of the chairman or in pursuance of action by the local board. At least one such meeting a year shall be an orientation and training session for local board members. The local director shall act as secretary of his local board and shall keep on file minutes of the attendance and transactions at all meetings of the local board.Code 1950, §§ 63-61, 63-62, 63-64; 1952, c. 409; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-48; 1975, c. 190; 1978, c. 754; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-313 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-313. Administration of law

The local boards shall, subject to the regulations of the Board, administer the applicable provisions of this title in their respective counties and cities. The local boards shall also administer the applicable provisions of Chapter 14 (§ 51.5-116 et seq.) of Title 51.5 pursuant to the regulations of the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.Code 1950, § 63-66; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-50; 2002, c. 747; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 63.2-314 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-314. Funds received from public or private sources; authority of local governing bodies to make grants; authority of local boards to establish regulations and fees for court ordered services

A. The local boards are authorized to receive and disburse funds derived from public grants or private sources in the form of gifts, contributions, bequests or legacies for the purpose of aiding needy persons within their respective counties, cities or districts. The governing bodies of counties and cities are authorized to make public grants hereunder to their respective local boards. Eligibility for aid from these sources need not be limited to requirements established for the public assistance programs in this Commonwealth. All funds received from such sources shall be deposited in the treasuries of the respective county, city or local district board to the credit of the county, city or local district board and dispensed as authorized by such county, city or local district board.B. Local boards may establish regulations and fee schedules and may receive fees for services that a court directs a local department to perform pursuant to § 16.1-274.Code 1950, § 63-66.1; 1954, c. 269; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-51; 1972, c. 387; 1973, c. 201; 1975, c. 125; 1976, c. 516; 1993, c. 975; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-315 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-315. Furnishing reports

The local boards shall furnish to the Commissioner and the governing body of its county or city such reports relating to the administration of this title as the Commissioner and such governing body, respectively, may require. The local boards shall furnish such reports relating to the administration of applicable provisions of Chapter 14 (§ 51.5-116 et seq.) of Title 51.5 to the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, as may be required.Code 1950, §§ 63-67, 63-67.1, 63-67.2; 1950, p. 641; 1954, c. 265; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-52; 1984, c. 498; 2002, c. 747; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 63.2-316 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-316. Submission of budget to governing bodies

The local boards shall submit annually to the boards of supervisors or city councils of their respective counties and cities a budget, containing an estimate and supporting data setting forth the amount of money needed to carry out the provisions of this title, and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Commissioner, subject to the provisions of § 63.2-205.Code 1950, § 63-69; 1952, c. 409; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-54; 1975, c. 368; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-317 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-317. Employment of counsel for local boards and employees; payment of expenses

Except in those cases in which the attorney for the Commonwealth or county or city attorney represents the local board, a local board may employ legal counsel in civil matters to give advice to or represent the local board or any of its members or the employees of the local department and may pay court costs and other expenses involved in the conduct of such civil matters from funds appropriated by the local governing body for the administration of the local department. Such counsel may be employed on a part-time basis for any particular action or actions. A local board may employ in-house counsel to provide general legal advice and representation and advice related to specific actions. However, prior approval of the Department shall be obtained by the local board before counsel is employed except in instances where legal counsel is necessary for the provision of services or assistance to eligible recipients under this title.The Department may reimburse the local board for all or any part of such expenditures at the same rate in effect for all other administrative costs at the time of the expenditure. However, the Department shall not reimburse the local board for any expenses for which payment was available through an insurance policy currently in force.Where such counsel is employed by the local board, the attorney for the Commonwealth or city attorney or county attorney may be relieved of his responsibility to represent the local board or local department in that matter.1976, c. 382, § 63.1-54.1; 1977, c. 184; 1985, c. 438; 2002, c. 747; 2014, cc. 122, 536.
VA Code § 63.2-318 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-318. Payment of legal fees and expenses for certain local department employees

If any employee of a local department is arrested, indicted or otherwise prosecuted on any criminal charge arising out of an act committed in the discharge of his official duties, and the charge is subsequently terminated by entry of an order of dismissal, or nolle prosequi or upon trial he is found not guilty, the local board by which he is employed may reimburse such employee for all or part of the legal fees and expenses incurred by the employee in defense of such charge. The Department may reimburse the local board all or any part of such expenditures at the same rate in effect for all other administrative costs at the time of the expenditure to the extent that funds are available.1977, c. 82, § 63.1-54.2; 1985, c. 438; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-319 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-319. Child welfare and other services

Each local board shall provide, either directly or through the purchase of services subject to the supervision of the Commissioner and in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board, any or all child welfare services herein described when such services are not available through other agencies serving residents in the locality. For purposes of this section, the term "child welfare services" means public social services that are directed toward:1. Protecting the welfare of all children including handicapped, homeless, dependent, or neglected children;2. Preventing or remedying, or assisting in the solution of problems that may result in the neglect, abuse, exploitation or delinquency of children;3. Preventing the unnecessary separation of children from their families by identifying family problems, assisting families in resolving these problems and preventing the break up of the family where preventing the removal of a child is desirable and possible;4. Restoring to their families children who have been removed by providing services to the families and children;5. Placing children in suitable adoptive homes in cases where restoration to the biological family is not possible or appropriate; and6. Assuring adequate care of children away from their homes in cases where they cannot be returned home or placed for adoption.Each local board is also authorized and, as may be provided by regulations of the Board, shall provide rehabilitation and other services to help individuals attain or retain self-care or self-support and such services as are likely to prevent or reduce dependency and, in the case of dependent children, to maintain and strengthen family life.Code 1950, § 63-72.1; 1966, c. 593; 1968, cc. 466, 578, § 63.1-55; 1973, c. 122; 1977, c. 634; 1982, c. 171; 1984, c. 781; 1986, c. 281; 1992, cc. 837, 880; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-320 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-320. Accepting and expending certain funds on behalf of children placed by or entrusted to local board when no guardian appointed; disposition of funds when children discharged

A local board is authorized and empowered to accept and expend on behalf of and for the benefit of any child placed by it where legal custody remains with the parents or guardians, committed or entrusted to its care under §§ 63.2-900 and 63.2-903, when no guardian has been appointed, funds or money paid or tendered as pension, compensation, insurance or other benefit from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or under the Railroad Retirement Act or the old age and survivors' insurance provisions of the Social Security Act, as amended, or funds contributed or paid by parents or other persons for the support of such child, and the local board may, from any such funds received, provide for the current or future maintenance of such child.Whenever any child is discharged by the local board all such funds held by the local board shall be paid to the child's guardian if such funds exceed $1,000 upon such guardian posting bond as may be required by law, or disbursed in accordance with § 8.01-606, if the sum does not exceed $1,000.Code 1950, § 63-73.1; 1954, c. 224; 1958, c. 239; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-57; 1994, c. 865; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-321 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-321. Interest in and cooperation for public assistance and social services; directing local director

It shall be the duty of each local board to interest itself in all matters pertaining to the public assistance and social services needed by people of the political subdivision or subdivisions served by the local department, to direct the activities of the local director and to cooperate with the juvenile and domestic relations courts and all other agencies operating for the social betterment of the community.Code 1950, § 63-72; 1952, c. 409; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-57.1; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-322 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-322. Conducting hearings, issuing subpoenas, etc.

Local boards in the exercise and performance of their functions, duties and powers under the provisions of this title are authorized to hold and conduct hearings, issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of records, memoranda, papers and other documents, to administer oaths and to take testimony thereunder.Code 1950, § 63-74; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-58; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-323 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-323. Emergency payments

In emergency situations or in the event of delay or error in a state issuance of payments for public assistance and social services to eligible recipients, or expenditures for administration and services, emergency payments shall be issued by local boards as authorized by Board regulations. In emergency situations that result from lost or stolen checks, the Department shall assume liability for losses incurred by local boards due to fraudulent acts by recipients; however, the local board shall make diligent efforts to recoup any such lost funds in accordance with Board regulations.1975, c. 336, § 63.1-58.1; 1978, c. 296; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-324 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-324. Local departments of social services

There shall be a local department of social services for each county or city under the supervision and management of a local director. However, two or more counties, cities, or any combination thereof, whether having separate local boards or a district board, may unite to establish a local department of social services and appoint a local director of social services to administer this title in such counties and cities, in which case such local director shall be the local director for each such county and city and the expenses incident to such local department shall be divided in such manner as the respective governing bodies provide by agreement.Code 1950, §§ 63-75, 63-75.1; 1952, c. 409; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-59; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-325 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-325. Appointment of local directors of social services and local employees

Subject to the personnel standards and regulations of the Board, the local director shall be appointed by the local board, or, where the city charter or statutes relating to special forms of city or county government designate some other appointing authority, then by such other appointing authority, from a list of eligibles furnished by the Commissioner. Subject to the personnel standards, and regulations of the Board, the local boards or other appointing authority shall employ, or authorize the local director to employ, such other employees as may be required by the Commissioner to administer this title in the county or city.Code 1950, §§ 63-76, 63-77; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-60; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-326 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-326. Service at pleasure of local board or local director

The local director and other employees shall serve at the pleasure of the local board, or other appointing authority, subject to the provisions of the merit system plan as defined in § 63.2-100. If other employees are employed by the local director, they shall serve at the pleasure of the local director, within the provisions of the merit system plan.Code 1950, § 63-78; 1960, c. 207; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-61; 1994, c. 82; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-327 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-327. Removal by Commissioner

Any local director and any such employee who does not meet the personnel standards established by the Board may be removed by the Commissioner.Code 1950, § 63-79; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-62; 1970, c. 721; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-328 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-328. Bond

Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, every local director shall enter bond with surety to be approved by the court or judge, in such sum as the court or judge may fix, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his duties.Code 1950, § 63-81; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-64; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-329 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-329. Bond of certain employees of local boards

Every employee duly authorized to certify payments to be made or authorized to draw warrants on the treasurer or other fiscal officer shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, enter into a bond with surety to be approved by the judge of the circuit court of the county or city in such sum as the judge may fix, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his duties. However, such sum shall be at least fifteen percent of the annual gross expenditures of the agency less nonrecurring items. The provisions of this section shall not apply in localities when provision for bonding such employees has been made by their governing bodies and the amount of the bonding equals or exceeds the amounts specified in this section.Code 1950, § 63-81.1; 1956, c. 415; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-65; 1984, c. 507; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-330 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-330. Compensation

The local director and other persons employed to administer the provisions of this title in each county or city shall be paid such compensation by such county or city as shall be fixed by the local board or other appointing authority within the compensation plan provided in the merit system plan. With the approval of the Board and the local governing body, the local board may provide that the local director and such other employees shall be paid compensation in excess of the maximums permitted in the compensation plan. Such excess compensation shall be paid wholly from the funds of such county or city and any federal funds that are available and appropriate for such use.Code 1950, § 63-82; 1964, c. 359; 1968, cc. 467, 578, § 63.1-66; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-331 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-331. Counties with special forms of government

In any county having a special form of government under which the governing body of the county would be the appointing authority of the local board, local director, and local employees, the governing body may, subject to the personnel standards and regulations of the Board, authorize the local board to exercise the powers relating to the employment of the local director and other employees required to administer this title in such county and the fixing of their compensation or authorize the local board to exercise such powers insofar as they relate to the local director and the local director to exercise such powers insofar as they relate to other employees required to administer this title in such county.Code 1950, § 63-85; 1954, c. 573; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-67; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-332 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-332. Powers and duties of local directors

The local director shall be the administrator of the local department and shall serve as secretary to the local board. Under the supervision of the local board, unless otherwise specifically stated, and in cooperation with other public and private agencies, the local director, in addition to the functions, powers and duties conferred and imposed by other provisions of law, shall have the powers and perform the duties contained in this title.The local director shall designate nonattorney employees who are authorized to (i) initiate a case on behalf of the local department by appearing before an intake officer or (ii) complete, sign, and file with the clerk of the juvenile and domestic relations district court, on forms approved by the Supreme Court of Virginia, petitions for foster care review, petitions for permanency planning hearings, petitions to establish paternity, motions to establish or modify support, motions to amend or review an order, or motions for a rule to show cause.Code 1950, § 63-87; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-67.1; 1972, c. 73; 2002, c. 747; 2016, c. 704.
VA Code § 63.2-333 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-333. Agent of Commissioner

The local director shall act as agent for the Commissioner in implementing the provisions of federal and state law and regulation.Code 1950, § 63-91; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-67.3; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-334 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-334. Cooperation with private agencies

The local director shall foster cooperation between all public and private charitable and social agencies in the county or city to the end that public resources may be conserved and the social services needs of the county or city be adequately met.Code 1950, § 63-97; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-67.5; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-335 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-335. Keeping records

The records of the cases handled and business transacted by the local department shall be kept in such manner and form as may be prescribed by the Board.Code 1950, § 63-98; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-67.6; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 63.2-336 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)|Chapter 3 - Local Social Services|§ 63.2-336. Annual report

At the request of the local governing body, the local director shall each year prepare and keep on file a full report of the local department's work and proceedings during the year. If such request is made, one copy of such report shall be filed with the local governing body and another with the Board.Code 1950, § 63-99; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-67.7; 1976, c. 214; 1978, c. 146; 2002, c. 747.