15.2-5913 - Creation of local advisory boards. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-5913. Creation of local advisory boards.

Prior to constructing any facility, the Authority shall create a localadvisory board for that facility. Each local advisory board shall be composedof twelve members. Six members shall be appointed by the local governing bodyin which the proposed facility is to be located. Notwithstanding theprovisions of § 15.2-1534, the governing body may appoint one or more of itsmembers to serve on the local advisory board. Six members shall be appointedby the Authority, and each of those six members shall reside in the county orcity in which the facility is proposed to be located. All advisory boardmembers shall be appointed for a term of four years. All advisory boardmembers shall serve without pay, but a member may be reimbursed by theAuthority for reasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance ofadvisory functions. Each advisory board shall elect a chairman and asecretary and such other officers as it deems necessary. The Authority shallgive each local advisory board reasonable opportunity to provide appropriatecomments and recommendations on the design and the operation of the facilityin its locality.

(1996, c. 1021, § 15.1-1701; 1997, c. 587.)