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The Board shall have the power and duty to:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Advise the Governor regarding the development of economic, professional, cultural, educational, and governmental links between the Commonwealth and the LGBTQ+ community in Virginia. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Undertake studies, sponsor symposiums, conduct research, and prepare factual reports in order<\/span> to gather information to formulate and present recommendations to the Governor relating to issues<\/span> of concern and importance to the LGBTQ+ community in the Commonwealth. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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4.<\/span> Apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public, quasi-public, or private sources, including any matching funds as may be designated in an appropriation act, to enable it to better carry out its objectives. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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