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With the exception of funds provided by the planning district commissions and funds appropriated by the General Assemblies of Virginia and North Carolina, the Commission may accept funds only after an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the Commission or by following such other procedures as may be established by the Commission for the conduct of its business;4\n\nEstablish a nonprofit corporation to assist in the details of administering its affairs and in raising funds;5\n\nEnter into contracts and execute all instruments necessary or appropriate; and6\n\nPerform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate for the furtherance of its work.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":205683,"text":"The Commission shall have no regulatory authority.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":205684,"text":"To perform its duties and objectives, the Commission shall have the power to:","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"B1"},"2":{"id":205685,"text":"Develop rules and procedures for the conduct of its business or as may be necessary to perform its duties and carry out its objectives, including, but not limited to, selecting a chairman and vice-chairman, rotating chairmanships, calling meetings and establishing voting procedures. 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This law was first created in 2002. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 657<\/a> and 843<\/a> 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. It has been modified 1 time. 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. That modification is as follows: in 2003, chapter 885<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":74294,"section_number":"62.1-69.34","catch_line":"Virginia Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee established; purpose; membership; terms; meetings","order_by":null,"url":"\/62.1-69.34\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":270339,"object_type":"law","relational_id":56126,"identifier":"62.1-69.39","token":"62.1\/5.5\/62.1-69.39","url":"\/62.1-69.39\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/62.1-69.39\/","token":"62.1\/5.5\/62.1-69.39","dublin_core":{"Title":"Roanoke River Basin Bi-State Commission powers and duties","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 62.1-69.39","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The Commission shall have no regulatory authority. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> To perform its duties and objectives, the Commission shall have the power to: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Develop rules and procedures for the conduct of its business or as may be necessary to perform its duties and carry out its objectives, including, but not limited to, selecting a chairman and vice-chairman, rotating chairmanships, calling meetings and establishing voting procedures. Rules and procedures developed pursuant to this subdivision shall be effective upon an affirmative vote by a majority of the Commission members; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Establish standing and ad hoc advisory committees, which shall be constituted in a manner to ensure a balance between recognized interests. The purpose of each advisory committee shall be determined by the Commission; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Seek, apply for, accept and expend gifts, grants and donations, services and other aid from public or private sources. With the exception of funds provided by the planning district commissions and funds appropriated by the General Assemblies of Virginia and North Carolina, the Commission may accept funds only after an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the Commission or by following such other procedures as may be established by the Commission for the conduct of its business; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Establish a nonprofit corporation to assist in the details of administering its affairs and in raising funds; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Enter into contracts<\/span> and execute all instruments necessary or appropriate; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate for the furtherance of its work. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nROANOKE RIVER BASIN BI-STATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES (\u00a7 62.1-69.39)\n\nA. The Commission shall have no regulatory authority.\n\nB. To perform its duties and objectives, the Commission shall have the power to:\n\n 1. Develop rules and procedures for the conduct of its business or as may be\n necessary to perform its duties and carry out its objectives, including, but\n not limited to, selecting a chairman and vice-chairman, rotating\n chairmanships, calling meetings and establishing voting procedures. Rules and\n procedures developed pursuant to this subdivision shall be effective upon an\n affirmative vote by a majority of the Commission members;\n\n 2. Establish standing and ad hoc advisory committees, which shall be\n constituted in a manner to ensure a balance between recognized interests. The\n purpose of each advisory committee shall be determined by the Commission;\n\n 3. Seek, apply for, accept and expend gifts, grants and donations, services\n and other aid from public or private sources. With the exception of funds\n provided by the planning district commissions and funds appropriated by the\n General Assemblies of Virginia and North Carolina, the Commission may accept\n funds only after an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the\n Commission or by following such other procedures as may be established by the\n Commission for the conduct of its business;\n\n 4. Establish a nonprofit corporation to assist in the details of administering\n its affairs and in raising funds;\n\n 5. Enter into contracts and execute all instruments necessary or appropriate;\n and\n\n 6. Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate for the furtherance of its\n work.\n\nHISTORY: 2002, cc. 657, 843; 2003, c. 885.","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}}