The Board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To ensure the development of long-range programs and plans provided by the state and local governments for Virginians who are deaf or hard-of-hearing;
2. To review and comment on all budgets and requests for appropriations for the Department prior to their submission to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Governor and on all applications for federal funds; and
3. To advise the Governor, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Director and the General Assembly on matters related to Virginians who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
1984, c. 670, § 63.1-85.1:3; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 51.5 - Persons with Disabilities
Chapter 13 - Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
§ 51.5-106. Board established; appointment, terms and qualifications of members; meetings; chairman
§ 51.5-107. Powers and duties of Board
§ 51.5-108. Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing continued
§ 51.5-109. Director; appointment; compensation; qualifications
§ 51.5-110. Powers and duties of Director
§ 51.5-111. Persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing defined and categorized
§ 51.5-112. Powers and duties of Department
§ 51.5-113. Statewide interpreter service
§ 51.5-114. Gifts and donations; disposition of moneys received
§ 51.5-115. Telecommunications relay service; standards; funding