54 chapters · 1,347 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2495 Staffing
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The Office of the Governor shall provide staff support to the Board. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Board, upon request.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2496 Office of New Americans Advisory Board
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The Office of New Americans Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Governor, cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies t…
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2497 Membership; terms; compensation and expenses
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A. The Board shall consist of 18 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor who represent or have experience with the faith community; local government; the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service; law-enforcement agencies; health, mental health, housing and workfo…
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2498 Powers and duties; acceptance of gifts and grants
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A. The Board shall have the power and duty to: 1. Advise the Governor on ways to improve state policies and programs to support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of new Americans throughout the Commonwealth; 2. Undertake studies, symposiums, research, and factual re…