A. The Council shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Advise the Department of Veterans Services and the General Assembly regarding (i) methods of providing support for ongoing veterans services and programs, and (ii) addressing veterans issues on an ongoing basis;
2. Recommend issues that may potentially impact veterans of the armed forces of the United States and their eligible spouses, orphans, and dependents;
3. Advise the Department of Veterans Services and the Board of Veterans Services on matters of concern to Virginia-domiciled veterans and their eligible spouses, orphans, and dependents;
4. Promote and support existing veterans services and programs;
5. Recommend and promote implementation of new efficient and effective administrative initiatives that enhance existing veterans services and programs or provide for necessary veterans services and programs not currently provided; and
6. Maintain a nonpartisan approach to maintaining and improving veterans services and programs in the Commonwealth.
B. The chairman shall report to the Commissioner and the Board of Veterans Services the results of its meetings and submit an annual report on or before November 30 of each year.
C. The Council may apply for funds from the Veterans Services Foundation to enable it to better carry out its objectives. The Council shall not impose unreasonable burdens or costs in connection with requests of agencies.
2003, cc. 657, 670; 2008, cc. 467, 768; 2014, c. 809.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
§ 2.2-2609. Blue Ridge Regional Tourism Council; membership; meetings; Blue Ridge defined
§ 2.2-2610. Duties of the Council; acceptance of gifts and grants
§ 2.2-2615. Powers and duties of Council; compensation for consultants
§ 2.2-2616. Disposition of moneys and property received
§ 2.2-2617. Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council; purpose; membership terms; compensation
§ 2.2-2618. Powers and duties of Council
§ 2.2-2619.1. Commonwealth's Attorneys Training Fund established; administration
§ 2.2-2630. Council on Women; purpose; membership; terms; chairman
§ 2.2-2631. Powers and duties of Council
§ 2.2-2648. State Executive Council for Children's Services; membership; meetings; powers and duties
§ 2.2-2649. Office of Children's Services established; powers and duties
§ 2.2-2664. Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council; purpose; membership; duties
§ 2.2-2666.2. Duties of Council; staff support
§ 2.2-2696. Substance Abuse Services Council
§ 2.2-2697. Review of state agency substance abuse treatment programs
§ 2.2-2698. Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council; purpose; membership; chairman
§ 2.2-2699. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.1. Aerospace Advisory Council; purpose; membership; compensation; chairman
§ 2.2-2699.2. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.3. Broadband Advisory Council; purpose; membership; compensation; chairman
§ 2.2-2699.4. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.6. Powers and duties of the ITAC; report
§ 2.2-2699.9. Virginia Council on Environmental Justice
§ 2.2-2699.10. Membership; terms; quorum; meetings
§ 2.2-2699.11. Compensation; expenses; staffing
§ 2.2-2699.12. Powers and duties of the Council
§ 2.2-2699.14. (Expires June 30, 2023) Powers and duties of the Council