2.2-2000 - Department created; appointment of Commissioner. - Virginia Statutes

§ 2.2-2000. Department created; appointment of Commissioner.

A. There shall be a Department of Veterans Services (the Department), whichshall be headed by a Commissioner appointed by the Governor subject toconfirmation by the General Assembly. The Commissioner shall be a veteran whohas received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the UnitedStates. He shall report directly to the Governor and shall hold his office atthe pleasure of the Governor for a term of five years.

B. The Commissioner of the Department shall, under the direction and controlof the Governor, exercise powers and perform duties conferred or imposed uponhim by law and perform such other duties as may be required by the Governor.

(2003, cc. 657, 670; 2004, c. 697.)