The Commission's purposes and mission shall be to provide guidance for the stewardship and enhancement of the water quality and natural resources of the Rappahannock River Basin. The Commission shall be a forum in which local governments and citizens can discuss issues affecting the Basin's water quality and quantity and other natural resources. Through promoting communication, coordination and education, and by suggesting appropriate solutions to identified problems, the Commission shall promote activities by local, state and federal governments, and by individuals, that foster resource stewardship for the environmental and economic health of the Basin.
1998, c. 553; 2000, cc. 386, 456.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 62.1 - Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors
Chapter 5.3 - Rappahannock River Basin Commission
§ 62.1-69.26. Rappahannock River Basin Commission; establishment
§ 62.1-69.27. Commission purposes and mission
§ 62.1-69.28. Rappahannock River Basin Commission powers
§ 62.1-69.29. Membership; terms; vacancies
§ 62.1-69.30. Chairman and vice-chairman; quorum; meetings
§ 62.1-69.31. Staffing and support
§ 62.1-69.32. Withdrawal; dissolution
§ 62.1-69.33:1. Compensation; expenses
§ 62.1-69.33:2. Chairman's executive summary of activity and work of the Commission