53.1-139 - Powers and duties of Chairman. - Virginia Statutes

§ 53.1-139. Powers and duties of Chairman.

In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by law, the Chairman of theBoard shall:

1. Preside at all meetings of the Board; cause the keeping of minutes of itsproceedings and all other records required by law or by the Board incident toits functions, powers and duties;

2. Exercise supervision for the Board through probation and parole officersover prisoners released on conditional pardon as the Governor may require;

3. Sign for the Board its approval of annual reports, evaluations, requests,plans, budgets and other similar documents prepared for the Governor, otherdepartments, and other entities; and

4. Serve as spokesman for the Board unless the Board designates another.

(Code 1950, §§ 53-241, 53-265; 1970, c. 648; 1973, c. 253; 1974, cc. 44, 45;1982, c. 636; 1984, c. 734; 1988, c. 823; 1992, c. 144.)