A. Employees of an authority created by a locality shall be exempt from the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) if (i) the locality has personnel policies and procedures that are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Virginia Personnel Act; and (ii) such authority adopts the locality's personnel policies and procedures. In any event, personnel actions shall be taken without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap, or political affiliation.
B. Any authority created under this chapter shall be subject to the terms of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.). Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the United States Department of Defense place a federal area on a list of installations to be closed or realigned under the authority granted to the United States Department of Defense pursuant to the federal Defense Base Closure And Realignment Act of 1990 (United States Public Law 101-501, as amended through the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2003), and such federal area is subject to the jurisdiction of an authority created by a locality, such listing of that installation shall qualify as an "emergency" under subsection F of § 2.2-4303 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
2005, cc. 869, 887; 2020, c. 1137.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 63 - Authorities for Development of Former Federal Areas
§ 15.2-6300. Declaration of policy for authorities created by the Governor
§ 15.2-6300.1. Declaration of policy for authorities created by a locality
§ 15.2-6302. Establishment of development authorities
§ 15.2-6303. Authorities to file annual reports
§ 15.2-6304. Board of commissioners; appointment of director, agents and employees
§ 15.2-6305. Powers and duties of director
§ 15.2-6306. Principal and branch offices
§ 15.2-6308. Powers of authorities generally
§ 15.2-6308.1. Approval of Governor required
§ 15.2-6309. Two or more authorities may join or cooperate in exercising powers
§ 15.2-6310. Payments to Commonwealth or political subdivisions thereof
§ 15.2-6311. Authorities may borrow money, accept contributions, etc.
§ 15.2-6312. Authorities empowered to issue bonds; additional security; liability thereon
§ 15.2-6313. Bonds to be authorized by resolution of board; terms; sale; negotiability; validity
§ 15.2-6314.1. Applicability of the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act
§ 15.2-6315. Provisions for securing payment of bonds
§ 15.2-6316. Rights and remedies of obligees
§ 15.2-6317. Rents, fees and charges; disposition of revenues
§ 15.2-6318. Investment in bonds issued by authorities
§ 15.2-6319. Dissolution of authority
§ 15.2-6320. Powers conferred additional and supplemental; liberal construction