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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.5 — Powers and duties of the local independent policy board
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 2.1: Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (Vasap), Code of Virginia.
Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.5
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
A. The local independent policy board responsible for directing the operation of a local ASAP established pursuant to § 18.2-273.4 shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Review and approve the annual program budget prior to the submission of such budget to the Commission in consultation with the fiscal agent locality designated pursuant to § 18.2-273.6;
2. Participate in the hiring and firing of the program director and other personnel and consult with the fiscal agent locality to ensure such hiring and firing is consistent with the personnel policies and procedures of the locality; and
3. Meet as required by the regulations of the Commission and maintain minutes and records of such meetings in accordance with the standards established by the Commission.
B. Failure of a policy board to meet as required by subdivision A 3 shall constitute grounds for intervention by the Commission, including the reconstitution or replacement of the policy board, appointment of interim members, or any other corrective action the Commission deems necessary to ensure compliance and continuity of program operations.
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