62.1-69.37 - Roanoke River Basin Bi-State Commission established; purpose. - Virginia Statutes

§ 62.1-69.37. Roanoke River Basin Bi-State Commission established; purpose.

The Roanoke River Basin Bi-State Commission is hereby established as abi-state commission composed of members from the Commonwealth of Virginia andthe State of North Carolina and hereinafter referred to as the Commission.The Commission shall:

1. Provide guidance, conduct joint meetings, and make recommendations tolocal, state and federal legislative and administrative bodies, and to othersas it deems necessary and appropriate, regarding the use, stewardship, andenhancement of the Basin's water and other natural resources;

2. Provide a forum for discussion of issues affecting the Basin's waterquantity, water quality, and other natural resources;

3. Promote communication, coordination and education among stakeholderswithin the Basin;

4. Identify Basin-related problems and recommend appropriate solutions; and

5. Undertake studies and prepare, publish, and disseminate informationthrough reports, and other communications, related to water quantity, waterquality and other natural resources of the Basin.

(2002, cc. 657, 843; 2003, c. 885, cl. 4.)