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VA Code § 2.2-2369 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2369. Powers of the Authority

In order to carry out its purposes, the Authority may:1. Make grants and disbursements from the Fund that support efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids or otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic;2. Pay expenditures from the Fund that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this article;3. Contract for the services of consultants to assist in the evaluation of the efforts funded by the Authority;4. Contract for other professional services to assist the Authority in the performance of its duties and responsibilities;5. Accept, hold, administer, and solicit gifts, grants, bequests, contributions, or other assistance from federal agencies, the Commonwealth, or any other public or private source to carry out the purposes of this article;6. Enter into any agreement or contract relating to the acceptance or use of any grant, assistance, or support provided by or to the Authority or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this article;7. Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Authority; and8. Employ such staff as is necessary to perform the Authority's duties. The Authority may determine the duties of such staff and fix the salaries and compensation of such staff, which shall be paid from the Fund. Staff of the Authority shall be treated as state employees for purposes of participation in the Virginia Retirement System, health insurance, and all other employee benefits offered by the Commonwealth to its classified employees. Staff of the Authority shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 29 (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) of Title 2.2.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2371 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2371. Cooperation with other agencies

All agencies of the Commonwealth shall cooperate with the Authority and, upon request, assist the Authority in the performance of its duties and responsibilities.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2372 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2372. Form and audit of accounts and records

A. The accounts and records of the Authority showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes.B. The accounts and records of the Authority are subject to an annual audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts or his legal representative.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2373 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2373. Annual report

The Authority shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Authority 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. The executive summary shall include information regarding efforts supported by the Authority and expenditures from the Fund.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2375 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2375. Exemption from taxes or assessments

The exercise of the powers granted by this article shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of projects by the Authority and the undertaking of activities in furtherance of the purpose of the Authority constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this article or upon the income therefrom, including sales and use taxes on tangible personal property used in the operations of the Authority, and shall at all times be free from state and local taxation. The exemption granted in this section shall not be construed to extend to persons conducting on the premises of a facility businesses for which local or state taxes would otherwise be required.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2376 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2376. Exemption of Authority from personnel and procurement procedures

The provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) shall not apply to the Authority in the exercise of any power conferred under this article.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306, 307.
VA Code § 2.2-2400 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2400. Art and Architectural Review Board; members and officers; travel expenses; quorum; compensation; staff; report

A. The Art and Architectural Review Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The Board shall consist of seven voting members as follows: the Director of the Department of Historic Resources, or his designee, serving as an ex officio member and six citizen members, appointed by the Governor. Of the citizen members, one shall be an architect who may be appointed from a list of two or more architects nominated by the governing board of the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects; one may be appointed from a list of two or more persons nominated by the governing board of the University of Virginia; one shall be a member of the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; and three shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large, one of whom shall be a painter or sculptor. Lists of nominees shall be submitted at least 60 days before the expiration of the member's term for which the nominations are being made in order to be considered by the Governor in making appointments pursuant to this section.B. Following the initial staggering of terms, citizen members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of four years each, except appointments to fill vacancies, which shall be for the unexpired terms. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive four-year terms, except that any member appointed to the unexpired term of another shall be eligible to serve two consecutive four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointments. The Director of the Department of Historic Resources shall serve a term coincident with his term of office.C. Annually, the Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman and may elect such other officers as the Board deems proper from among its membership. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.D. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2825.E. The Department of General Services shall provide assistance to the Board in the undertaking of its responsibilities.F. The Board shall submit a biennial report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before October 1 of each even-numbered year.Code 1919, § 581; 1922, p. 757; 1927, p. 106; 1932, p. 37; 1938, p. 724; Michie Code 1942, § 585(64); R.P. 1948, § 9-7; 1964, c. 234; 1975, c. 510; 1976, c. 484; 1978, c. 580, §§ 2.1-488.1, 2.1-488.6; 1979, c. 66; 1981, c. 221; 1984, c. 734, § 2.1-488.2:1; 1985, c. 448; 1989, c. 656; 2001, c. 844; 2004, c. 650; 2011, cc. 691, 714; 2020, c. 114.
VA Code § 2.2-2401 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2401. Works of art accepted by Governor; approval by Board; meaning of "work of art."

A. The Governor may accept, in the name of the Commonwealth, gifts to the Commonwealth of works of art as defined in subsection B. But no work of art shall be so accepted until submitted to the Board or otherwise brought to its attention for its advice and counsel to the Governor.B. As used in this article, "work of art" means all paintings, mural decorations, stained glass, statues, bas-reliefs, tablets, sculptures, monuments, fountains, arches or other structure of a permanent character intended for ornament or commemoration.Code 1919, § 583; 1920, p. 51; Michie Code 1942, § 582a; R. P. 1948, §§ 9-10, 9-12; 1975, c. 514; 1978, c. 580, §§ 2.1-488.3, 2.1-488.5; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2415 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2415. Treasury Board membership; chairman; quorum; reimbursement for expenses

A. The Treasury Board (the Board) is established as a policy board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The Board shall consist of seven members to be appointed as follows: four members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor; the State Treasurer, the Comptroller, and the Tax Commissioner. The members appointed by the Governor should have a background and experience in financial management and investments. The State Treasurer, the Comptroller, and the Tax Commissioner shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment.B. The State Treasurer shall act as the chairman, and the Board shall elect a secretary who need not be a member of the Board. The Board shall have regularly scheduled meetings at least six times per year and shall keep a regular and sufficient set of books, which include a record of all of their proceedings and any action taken by them with respect to any funds which by any provision of law are required to be administered by the Treasury Board. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.C. Members of the Board appointed by the Governor shall receive reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2813.Code 1950, § 2-149.1; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-178; 1979, c. 215; 1984, c. 720; 1987, c. 601; 2001, c. 844; 2016, cc. 36, 72.
VA Code § 2.2-2417 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2417. Approval of financial terms of certain contracts; using agencies to procure certain financial services through Treasury Board

A. The Board, or its designee, shall review and approve the financial terms of all contracts for the purchase or financing of the purchase by agencies, institutions, boards and authorities which receive appropriations from the Commonwealth, i.e., the using agencies, of personal property, including personal property to be affixed to realty, whether by lease-purchase, installment purchase or otherwise, where payment of the purchase price is deferred through installment payments, includes the payment of interest, or is otherwise financed by the seller, lessor, or third parties.B. The Board may specifically exempt from its review and approval specific purchases, and purchases below a stated amount, and may adopt regulations governing the financial terms of contracts, as described in subsection A, including but not limited to the authority to negotiate with a seller or lessor the public or private sale of securities, the security interest which may be granted to a seller or lessor, and the types and value of property which may be acquired under such contracts. Approval of the Board or its designee and compliance with regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be required in addition to and notwithstanding any other provision of law pertaining to the review, approval or award of contracts by agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth.C. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing and except as the Board shall direct and authorize otherwise, every using agency shall procure through the Board all contracts for the financing of the purchases described in subsection A or other financial services needed for the purpose of financing such purchases. The Board may acquire such financing services, including, but is not limited to employing financial advisors and private or public placement agents.D. An agency, institution, board, or authority which receives appropriations from the Commonwealth shall procure state agency energy efficiency projects under this section. State agency energy efficiency projects may include personal property, the installation or modification of an installation in a building, and professional, management, and other special services which are primarily intended to reduce energy consumption and demand, or allow the use of an alternative energy source, and which may contain integral control and measurement devices.1986, c. 280, § 2.1-179.2; 1987, c. 613; 1991, c. 578; 1994, c. 231; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2418 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2418. Use of bond anticipation notes by the Treasury Board

Whenever the General Assembly has enacted legislation pursuant to Article X, Section 9 (b), (c), or (d) of the Constitution of Virginia authorizing the issuance of bonds for capital projects of the Commonwealth or any state agency, institution, board, or authority (a "state instrumentality") where debt service payments on the bonds are expected to be made in whole or in part from appropriations of the Commonwealth, the Board, with the consent of the Governor, may borrow money in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds to provide funds, with any other available funds, to pay the costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating, enlarging, improving, and equipping any one or more of the capital projects for which such bonds have been authorized. Any such borrowing shall be evidenced by notes of the Commonwealth that shall be in such form, shall be executed in such manner, shall bear interest at such rates, either at fixed rates or at rates established by formula or other method, and may contain such other provisions, all as the Board, or the State Treasurer when authorized by the Board, may determine. Such notes may bear interest at a rate subject to inclusion in gross income for federal income tax purposes as determined by the Board, with the consent of the Governor. Such notes may be made payable from the proceeds of the bonds, other notes, or other sources of funds authorized by the General Assembly. The proceeds of the notes, to the extent not required to pay the principal or interest on maturing notes, or expenses associated therewith, shall be paid or otherwise made available to the Commonwealth or appropriate state instrumentality to pay the costs of such capital projects. However, the undertaking and obligation of (i) the Board to make such note proceeds available to the state instrumentality and (ii) the state instrumentality to pay or provide for the payment of the interest and principal coming due on the notes and to issue its own bonds or otherwise retire the notes within five years of the date of their initial issuance shall be set forth in a written agreement between the Board and the state instrumentality. No such notes shall be issued by the Board for or on behalf of a state instrumentality unless the Board first determines that such written agreement provides reasonable assurance of the full and timely payment of the debt service on the notes.No law authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for which bond anticipation notes have been issued by the Board shall be repealed or otherwise vitiated without first providing for the payment of the related bond anticipation notes of the Board.1991, c. 554, § 2.1-179.3; 1996, cc. 636, 656; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2419 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2419. Issuance of refunding bonds by the Treasury Board

The Board may, with the consent of the Governor, sell and issue refunding bonds of the Commonwealth to refund any or all of the Commonwealth's bonds or other debt. The aggregate principal amount of such refunding bonds shall not exceed the amount required to redeem or otherwise provide for the payment of the unpaid principal of and interest on and any redemption premium payable on the bonds to be refunded to their date of redemption or payment, plus all expenses incurred in such refunding transaction.1996, cc. 636, 656, § 2.1-179.4; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2420 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2420. Combined issuance of general obligation debt by the Treasury Board

Bonds and notes issued by the Board may be issued and sold at the same time with other bonds and notes issued by the Board either as separate issues, a combined issue, or a combination of both.1996, cc. 636, 656, § 2.1-179.5; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2440 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2440. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 2.2-2448 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2448. Virginia-Asian Advisory Board established; purpose

The Virginia-Asian Advisory Board (the Board) is hereby established as an advisory board within the meaning of § 2.2-2100 in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board shall be to advise the Governor on ways to improve economic and cultural links between the Commonwealth and Asian nations, with a focus on the areas of commerce and trade, art and education, and general government, and on issues affecting the Asian-American communities in the Commonwealth.2001, c. 566, § 9-400; 2004, cc. 971, 1005.
VA Code § 2.2-2449 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2449. Membership; terms; vacancies; chairman

The Board shall consist of 26 members to be appointed by the Governor as follows: 21 citizen members who shall represent business, education, the arts, and government, at least 15 of whom shall be of Asian descent; and the Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, the Commonwealth, Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, or their designees, to serve as ex officio members of the Board.Following the initial staggering of terms, citizen members shall serve for terms of four years. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. 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. The Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, the Commonwealth, Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, or their designees, shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office.The members of the Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman annually.Members shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses in accordance with § 2.2-2823.2001, c. 566, § 9-401; 2012, c. 502; 2017, c. 395; 2020, c. 57.
VA Code § 2.2-2450 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2450. Powers and duties of the Board

The Board shall:1. Undertake studies and gather information and data in order to accomplish its purposes as set forth in § 2.2-2448, and to formulate and present its recommendations to the Governor.2. 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 the Appropriation Act, to enable it to better carry out its purposes.3. Report annually its findings and recommendations to the Governor. The Board may make interim reports to the Governor as it deems advisable.4. Account annually on its fiscal activities, including any matching funds received or expended by the Board.2001, c. 566, § 9-402.
VA Code § 2.2-2451 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2451. Staff; cooperation from other state agencies

The Office of the Governor shall serve as staff to the Board. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall assist the Board upon request.2001, c. 566, § 9-403.
VA Code § 2.2-2453 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2453. 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 as provided in § 2.2-2813 for the performance of their duties. All members 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. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Department of Veterans Services.2003, cc. 657, 670; 2004, c. 1000.
VA Code § 2.2-2454 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 24 - Boards|§ 2.2-2454. Powers and duties of Board

The Board shall have the power and duty to:1. Advise and make recommendations to the Commissioner of Veterans Services upon such matters as may arise in the performance of his duties;2. Investigate issues related to the provision of care and services to veterans, upon request of the Commissioner of Veterans Services or the Governor;3. Study all matters affecting the welfare of Virginia citizens who are veterans or dependents or survivors of such veterans, and make recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services;4. Develop recommendations for policies and procedures related to the efficient and effective delivery of the services provided by the Department of Veterans Services;5. Establish policies related to the coordinated delivery of veterans services, in consultation with those agencies, entities, and organizations, including counties, cities, towns or other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth capable of providing such services;6. Monitor the administration of all laws concerning veterans and their dependents;7. Review and advise the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services on the Department's strategic plan;8. Based on rigorous cost-benefit-value analysis, provide recommendations to the Department of Veterans Services regarding future projects and the acquisition of facilities that may benefit the State's veterans, including but not limited to veterans cemeteries and veterans care centers; and9. Provide recommendations to the Department of Veterans Services and the Veterans Services Foundation created in § 2.2-2715 regarding gifts, grants, and other resources from public and private entities and organizations to support veterans services.2003, cc. 657, 670.