Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org637962.2-2035Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; creation; appointment of Commissioner2025Administration of GovernmentOrganization of State GovernmentState Agencies Related to the General Operation of GovernmentWorkforce Development and AdvancementGeneral Provisions

A. There is hereby created in the executive branch the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The Department shall be headed by the Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

B. The Commissioner may establish divisions within the Department and assign to such divisions any duties described in this chapter or otherwise imposed upon the Department.

2023, cc. 624, 625; 2024, c. 507.