                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA UNDER DIRECTION OF LIBRARY BOARD; MEMBERSHIP; CHAIRMAN
AND VICE-CHAIRMAN; COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BODIES (§ 42.1-2)

The Library of Virginia shall be directed by a board, consisting of fifteen
members, to be appointed by the Governor, which shall be and remain a
corporation under the style of &#8220;The Library Board,&#8221; sometimes in
this chapter called the Board. Prior to such appointments the Board may submit
to the Governor lists of candidates based upon interest and knowledge,
geographic representation, participation in community affairs, and concern for
the welfare of the Commonwealth. In no case shall the Governor be bound to make
any appointment from among the nominees of the Board. The Board shall meet and
organize by electing from its number a chairman and vice-chairman. It shall have
the power to appoint such committees and advisory bodies as it deems advisable.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 42-34; 1968, c. 122; 1970, c. 606; 1986, c. 565; 1987, c.
458; 1994, c. 64.