A majority of the commission, which majority shall include at least one commissioner from a majority of the component governments, shall constitute a quorum. Members of the commission who are members of the General Assembly shall not be counted in determining a quorum while the General Assembly is in session. The Chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board or his designee shall be included for the purposes of constituting a quorum. The presence of a quorum and a vote of the majority of the members necessary to constitute a quorum of all the members appointed to the commission, including an affirmative vote from a majority of the members, shall be necessary to take any action. The Chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board or his designee shall have voting rights equal to appointees of component governments on all matters brought before the commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.2-3708.2, members of the General Assembly may participate in the meetings of the commission through electronic communication means while the General Assembly is in session.
1964, c. 631, § 15.1-1353; 1966, c. 419; 1975, c. 7; 1997, c. 587, § 15.1-4512; 2004, c. 1000; 2013, c. 589; 2014, c. 805; 2018, c. 55.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
Chapter 19 - Transportation District Act of 1964
§ 33.2-1900. Declaration of policy
§ 33.2-1902. Authorization to issue summons
§ 33.2-1903. Procedure for creation of districts
§ 33.2-1904. Northern Virginia Transportation District and Commission
§ 33.2-1905. District a body corporate
§ 33.2-1906. Creation of commission to control corporation
§ 33.2-1907. Members of transportation commissions
§ 33.2-1908. Officers of commission
§ 33.2-1910. Compensation and expenses of members
§ 33.2-1911. Meetings of commission
§ 33.2-1912. Quorum and action by commission
§ 33.2-1913. Funds of commission
§ 33.2-1914. Accounts and records
§ 33.2-1915. Powers and functions generally
§ 33.2-1916. Commission control of transportation district
§ 33.2-1917. Protection of employees of public transportation systems
§ 33.2-1918. Background checks of applicants and employees
§ 33.2-1919. Additional powers
§ 33.2-1920. Authority to issue bonds and other obligations
§ 33.2-1921. Judicial determination of validity of bonds
§ 33.2-1922. Contracts and payment thereof
§ 33.2-1924. Acquisition of median strips for transit facilities in interstate highways
§ 33.2-1926. Powers granted are in addition to all other powers
§ 33.2-1927. Liabilities of Commonwealth, counties, and cities
§ 33.2-1930. Procedure for enlargement
§ 33.2-1931. Resolution or ordinance
§ 33.2-1932. Financial obligations
§ 33.2-1933. Public purpose; exemption from taxation
§ 33.2-1934. Liability for torts