A. There shall be a Department of Veterans Services, which shall be headed by a Commissioner appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Commissioner shall be a veteran who has received an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States. He shall report to the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs on behalf of the Governor and shall hold his office at the pleasure of the Governor for a term of five years.
B. The Commissioner shall, under the direction and control of the Governor, exercise powers and perform duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and perform such other duties as may be required by the Governor and the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs.
2003, cc. 657, 670; 2004, c. 697; 2018, c. 648.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 20 - Department of Veterans Services
§ 2.2-2000. Department of Veterans Services created; appointment of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2001. Administrative responsibilities of the Department; annual report
§ 2.2-2001.1. Program for mental health and rehabilitative services
§ 2.2-2001.2. Initiatives to reduce unemployment among veterans; comprehensive transition program
§ 2.2-2001.3. Virginia War Memorial division
§ 2.2-2001.4. Military medical personnel; program
§ 2.2-2001.5. Assignment of right to receive veterans' benefits
§ 2.2-2002. Department offices
§ 2.2-2002.1. Department personnel
§ 2.2-2002.2. Military Spouse Liaison; position created; duties; report
§ 2.2-2003. General powers of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2004. Additional powers and duties of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2004.2. Suicide Prevention Coordinator; position created; duties; report