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Any regional criminal justice training academy created under this article shall also be subject to the requirements of § 9.1-102.B\n\nThe agreement shall set forth (i) the name of the academy, (ii) the governmental subdivision in which its principal office shall be situated, (iii) the effective date of the organization of the academy and the duration of the agreement, (iv) the composition of the board of directors of the academy which may include representation of each locality, political subdivision or governmental entity party to the agreement, the members of which shall be the governing body of the academy, (v) the method for selection and the terms of office of the board of directors, (vi) the voting rights of the directors which need not be equal, (vii) the procedure for amendment of the agreement, and (viii) such other matters as the governmental units creating the academy deem appropriate. Sheriffs and members of the governing bodies of the governmental units as well as other public officials or employees may be members of the board of directors.C\n\nAny governmental unit not a party to an original agreement creating an academy under this section or § 15.2-1300 may join the academy only by two-thirds vote of the board of directors of the academy. The governing body of the governmental unit seeking to join the academy shall request membership by resolution or ordinance. The board of directors shall provide for the addition of the joining governmental unit to the academy and the number, terms of office, and voting rights of members of the board of directors, if any, to be appointed by the joining governmental unit.D\n\nA governmental unit may withdraw from an academy created under this section or § 15.2-1300 only by two-thirds vote of the board of directors of the academy. The governing body of the governmental unit seeking to withdraw from the academy shall signify its desire by resolution or ordinance. The board of directors shall consider requests to withdraw in October 2001, and in October of every fifth year thereafter. No requests to withdraw shall be considered at any other time, unless agreed to unanimously. Any withdrawal approved by the board of directors shall be effective on June 30 of the following year. The board of directors shall provide for the conditions of withdrawal.D1\n\nThe Division of Capitol Police may become a party to an agreement creating an academy or may join an existing academy. The Chief of the Capitol Police is authorized to enter into such agreement as necessary to join an academy. The chief or his designee may serve as a member of the board of directors of such academy, and in accordance with the bylaws of the academy, may serve as a member of the executive committee or other committee of the academy.E\n\nThe chairman of the academy board shall serve as a member and as the chairman of an executive committee. The composition of the remaining membership of the executive committee, the term of office of its members and any alternate members, procedures for the conduct of its meetings, and any limitations upon the general authority of the executive committee shall be established in the bylaws of the academy. The bylaws shall also establish any other special standing committees, advisory, technical or otherwise, as the board of directors shall deem desirable for the transaction of its affairs.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":215829,"text":"The governing bodies of two or more localities or other political subdivisions or other public bodies hereinafter collectively referred to as “governmental units,” may by ordinance or resolution enter into an agreement which creates a regional criminal justice academy under an appropriate name and title containing the words “criminal justice academy” or “criminal justice training academy” which shall be a public body politic and corporate. Any regional criminal justice training academy created under this article shall also be subject to the requirements of § 9.1-102.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":215830,"text":"The agreement shall set forth (i) the name of the academy, (ii) the governmental subdivision in which its principal office shall be situated, (iii) the effective date of the organization of the academy and the duration of the agreement, (iv) the composition of the board of directors of the academy which may include representation of each locality, political subdivision or governmental entity party to the agreement, the members of which shall be the governing body of the academy, (v) the method for selection and the terms of office of the board of directors, (vi) the voting rights of the directors which need not be equal, (vii) the procedure for amendment of the agreement, and (viii) such other matters as the governmental units creating the academy deem appropriate. 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The board of directors shall provide for the addition of the joining governmental unit to the academy and the number, terms of office, and voting rights of members of the board of directors, if any, to be appointed by the joining governmental unit.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":215832,"text":"A governmental unit may withdraw from an academy created under this section or § 15.2-1300 only by two-thirds vote of the board of directors of the academy. The governing body of the governmental unit seeking to withdraw from the academy shall signify its desire by resolution or ordinance. The board of directors shall consider requests to withdraw in October 2001, and in October of every fifth year thereafter. No requests to withdraw shall be considered at any other time, unless agreed to unanimously. Any withdrawal approved by the board of directors shall be effective on June 30 of the following year. The board of directors shall provide for the conditions of withdrawal.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"D1"},"4":{"id":215833,"text":"The Division of Capitol Police may become a party to an agreement creating an academy or may join an existing academy. The Chief of the Capitol Police is authorized to enter into such agreement as necessary to join an academy. The chief or his designee may serve as a member of the board of directors of such academy, and in accordance with the bylaws of the academy, may serve as a member of the executive committee or other committee of the academy.","type":"section","prefixes":["D1"],"prefix":"D1","entire_prefix":"D1","prefix_anchor":"D1","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"E"},"5":{"id":215834,"text":"The chairman of the academy board shall serve as a member and as the chairman of an executive committee. The composition of the remaining membership of the executive committee, the term of office of its members and any alternate members, procedures for the conduct of its meetings, and any limitations upon the general authority of the executive committee shall be established in the bylaws of the academy. 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This law was first created in 1993. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 935 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1993 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 4 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1997, chapter 587<\/a>; in 2000, chapter 772<\/a>; in 2002, chapter 350<\/a>; in 2010, chapter 516<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":65104,"section_number":"15.2-1123.1","catch_line":"Lynchburg Regional Airport police department","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-1123.1\/"},{"id":57573,"section_number":"65.2-106","catch_line":"Criminal justice training academy trainees","order_by":null,"url":"\/65.2-106\/"},{"id":73488,"section_number":"9.1-101","catch_line":"(Effective July 1, 2026) Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/9.1-101\/"},{"id":70816,"section_number":"9.1-150.2","catch_line":"Powers of Criminal Justice Services Board relating to special conservators of the peace appointed pursuant to \u00a7 19.2-13","order_by":null,"url":"\/9.1-150.2\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":59950,"section_number":"15.2-1300","catch_line":"Joint exercise of powers by political subdivisions","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-1300\/"}],"permalink":{"id":153963,"object_type":"law","relational_id":58864,"identifier":"15.2-1747","token":"15.2\/II\/17\/5\/15.2-1747","url":"\/15.2-1747\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/15.2-1747\/","token":"15.2\/II\/17\/5\/15.2-1747","dublin_core":{"Title":"Creation of academies","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 15.2-1747","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The governing bodies of two or more localities or other political subdivisions or other public bodies hereinafter collectively referred to as “governmental units,” may by ordinance<\/span> or resolution enter into an agreement which creates a regional criminal justice academy under an appropriate name and title containing the words “criminal justice academy” or “criminal justice training academy” which shall be a public body politic and corporate. Any regional criminal justice training academy created under this article shall also be subject to the requirements of § 9.1-102<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The agreement shall set forth (i) the name of the academy, (ii) the governmental subdivision in which its principal office shall be situated, (iii) the effective date of the organization of the academy and the duration of the agreement, (iv) the composition of the board of directors of the academy which may include representation of each locality<\/span>, political subdivision or governmental entity party<\/span> to the agreement, the members of which shall be the governing body<\/span> of the academy, (v) the method for selection and the terms of office of the board of directors, (vi) the voting rights of the directors which need not be equal, (vii) the procedure for amendment of the agreement, and (viii) such other matters as the governmental units creating the academy deem appropriate. Sheriffs and members of the governing bodies of the governmental units as well as other public officials or employees may be members of the board of directors. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Any governmental unit not a party<\/span> to an original agreement creating an academy under this section or § 15.2-1300<\/a> may join the academy only by two-thirds vote of the board of directors of the academy. The governing body<\/span> of the governmental unit seeking to join the academy shall request membership by resolution or ordinance<\/span>. The board of directors shall provide for the addition of the joining governmental unit to the academy and the number, terms of office, and voting rights of members of the board of directors, if any, to be appointed by the joining governmental unit. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> A governmental unit may withdraw from an academy created under this section or § 15.2-1300<\/a> only by two-thirds vote of the board of directors of the academy. The governing body<\/span> of the governmental unit seeking to withdraw from the academy shall signify its desire by resolution or ordinance<\/span>. The board of directors shall consider requests to withdraw in October 2001, and in October of every fifth year thereafter. No requests to withdraw shall be considered at any other time, unless agreed to unanimously. Any withdrawal approved by the board of directors shall be effective on June 30 of the following year. The board of directors shall provide for the conditions of withdrawal. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D1.<\/span> The Division of Capitol Police may become a party<\/span> to an agreement creating an academy or may join an existing academy. The Chief of the Capitol Police is authorized to enter into such agreement as necessary to join an academy. The chief or his designee may serve as a member of the board of directors of such academy, and in accordance with the bylaws of the academy, may serve as a member of the executive committee or other committee of the academy. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The chairman of the academy board shall serve as a member and as the chairman of an executive committee. The composition of the remaining membership of the executive committee, the term of office of its members and any alternate members, procedures for the conduct of its meetings, and any limitations upon the general authority of the executive committee shall be established in the bylaws of the academy. The bylaws shall also establish any other special standing committees, advisory, technical or otherwise, as the board of directors shall deem desirable for the transaction of its affairs. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nCREATION OF ACADEMIES (\u00a7 15.2-1747)\n\nA. The governing bodies of two or more localities or other political\nsubdivisions or other public bodies hereinafter collectively referred to as\n“governmental units,” may by ordinance or resolution enter into an\nagreement which creates a regional criminal justice academy under an appropriate\nname and title containing the words “criminal justice academy” or\n“criminal justice training academy” which shall be a public body\npolitic and corporate. Any regional criminal justice training academy created\nunder this article shall also be subject to the requirements of § 9.1-102.\n\nB. The agreement shall set forth (i) the name of the academy, (ii) the\ngovernmental subdivision in which its principal office shall be situated, (iii)\nthe effective date of the organization of the academy and the duration of the\nagreement, (iv) the composition of the board of directors of the academy which\nmay include representation of each locality, political subdivision or\ngovernmental entity party to the agreement, the members of which shall be the\ngoverning body of the academy, (v) the method for selection and the terms of\noffice of the board of directors, (vi) the voting rights of the directors which\nneed not be equal, (vii) the procedure for amendment of the agreement, and\n(viii) such other matters as the governmental units creating the academy deem\nappropriate. Sheriffs and members of the governing bodies of the governmental\nunits as well as other public officials or employees may be members of the board\nof directors.\n\nC. Any governmental unit not a party to an original agreement creating an\nacademy under this section or § 15.2-1300 may join the academy only by\ntwo-thirds vote of the board of directors of the academy. The governing body of\nthe governmental unit seeking to join the academy shall request membership by\nresolution or ordinance. The board of directors shall provide for the addition\nof the joining governmental unit to the academy and the number, terms of office,\nand voting rights of members of the board of directors, if any, to be appointed\nby the joining governmental unit.\n\nD. A governmental unit may withdraw from an academy created under this section\nor § 15.2-1300 only by two-thirds vote of the board of directors of the\nacademy. The governing body of the governmental unit seeking to withdraw from\nthe academy shall signify its desire by resolution or ordinance. The board of\ndirectors shall consider requests to withdraw in October 2001, and in October of\nevery fifth year thereafter. No requests to withdraw shall be considered at any\nother time, unless agreed to unanimously. Any withdrawal approved by the board\nof directors shall be effective on June 30 of the following year. The board of\ndirectors shall provide for the conditions of withdrawal.\n\nD1. The Division of Capitol Police may become a party to an agreement creating\nan academy or may join an existing academy. The Chief of the Capitol Police is\nauthorized to enter into such agreement as necessary to join an academy. The\nchief or his designee may serve as a member of the board of directors of such\nacademy, and in accordance with the bylaws of the academy, may serve as a member\nof the executive committee or other committee of the academy.\n\nE. The chairman of the academy board shall serve as a member and as the chairman\nof an executive committee. The composition of the remaining membership of the\nexecutive committee, the term of office of its members and any alternate\nmembers, procedures for the conduct of its meetings, and any limitations upon\nthe general authority of the executive committee shall be established in the\nbylaws of the academy. The bylaws shall also establish any other special\nstanding committees, advisory, technical or otherwise, as the board of directors\nshall deem desirable for the transaction of its affairs.\n\nHISTORY: 1993, c. 935, \u00a7 15.1-159.7:1; 1997, c. 587; 2000, c. 772; 2002, c.\n350; 2010, c. 516.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}