Whenever the Governor considers it proper or necessary to investigate the management of any institution licensed by or required to be inspected by the Board under the provisions of this title, he may direct the Board, or any committee or agent thereof, to make the investigation. The Board, committee or agent designated by the Governor shall have power to administer oaths and to summon officers, employees or other persons to attend as witnesses and to enforce their attendance and to compel them to produce documents and give evidence.
Code 1950, § 63-33; 1968, c. 465, § 63.1-28.1; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)
Chapter 2 - State Social Services
§ 63.2-200. Department of Social Services created
§ 63.2-201. Appointment of Commissioner
§ 63.2-202. Term of office; vacancies
§ 63.2-203. Powers and duties of Commissioner generally
§ 63.2-204. Cooperation with local authorities
§ 63.2-206. Cooperation with federal agencies
§ 63.2-207. Authority to receive grants-in-aid, funds and gifts
§ 63.2-208. Standards for personnel
§ 63.2-209. Divisions of Department; staffing
§ 63.2-209.1. Office of New Americans
§ 63.2-210. Appointment of division heads
§ 63.2-211. Powers and duties of division heads
§ 63.2-212. Employment of agents and employees
§ 63.2-213. Powers, duties, titles and functions of agents and employees
§ 63.2-214. Bonds of such agents
§ 63.2-214.1. Marriage and family programs; funding
§ 63.2-214.2. Information related to shaken baby syndrome
§ 63.2-214.3. Information on human trafficking
§ 63.2-215. State Board of Social Services
§ 63.2-216. Powers and duties of Board in general
§ 63.2-217. Board to adopt regulations
§ 63.2-218. Board to adopt regulations regarding human research
§ 63.2-219. Board to establish employee entrance and performance standards
§ 63.2-220. Board may administer oaths, conduct hearings and issue subpoenas
§ 63.2-221. Board to investigate institutions at direction of Governor
§ 63.2-222. Establishment of system
§ 63.2-226. Duties of Department