                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL; CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; ANNUAL REPORT
(§ 30-194)

A. With regard to the architectural, historical, archeological, and landscape
features of Capitol Square and antiquities contained therein, the Council shall:

   1. Inventory and assess their condition;

   2. Develop plans and recommendations for their maintenance and preservation
   and for the enhancement of their historical and architectural integrity;

   3. Develop recommendations for the promotion of activities and efforts that
   will enhance interpretive and educational opportunities;

   4. Review all plans or proposals for alterations, improvements, additions,
   renovations, or other disposition that is structural or architectural in
   nature. No implementation of such plans or proposals shall take place prior to
   review by the Council. The Council shall report its findings on each plan or
   proposal to the Governor and the agency responsible for the plan or proposal.
   However, the Council&#8217;s Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of
   the Department of General Services shall enter into a memorandum of agreement
   describing the type of plans and proposals that are of such a routine or
   operational nature to not require review by the Council; and

   5. Review and approve all plans or proposals for alterations, improvements,
   additions, or renovations to, or other disposition of, any monuments,
   statuary, artwork, or other historical artifacts contained within the Capitol
   Building, including within the Rotunda, the old Senate chamber, and the old
   hall of the House of Delegates, and excluding the new Senate chamber and the
   new hall of the House of Delegates, office space, and any other area
   designated as legislative space that is not open to the public. Nothing in
   this subdivision shall apply to the personal belongings of any employee or
   elected or appointed official working within the Capitol Building.

B. The Council may employ a Chief Administrative Officer and determine his
duties and compensation within the amounts appropriated therefor. The Chief
Administrative Officer shall be qualified to carry out the duties to which he is
assigned and shall work at the pleasure of the Council. The Council may also
obtain such assistance as it may deem necessary, and may employ, within the
amounts appropriated therefor, experts who have special knowledge of the issues
before the Council.

C. The Council may enter into partnerships, joint ventures, and other
collaborative relationships with organizations in furtherance of the
Council&#8217;s duties.

D. The Council may, unless otherwise restricted by the Governor or the General
Assembly, under terms approved by the Attorney General, accept gifts and grants
in furtherance of its duties. This provision shall be deemed to be in addition
to and not in conflict with any other powers or authorities related to the
acceptance of gifts and grants under other provisions of this Code.

E. The Council may enter into contracts in the furtherance of its duties in
accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (&#xA7; 2.2-4300 et seq.).

F. Neither the Council nor its staff in fulfilling their responsibilities shall
act in a manner inconsistent with subsection A of &#xA7; 2.2-1144.

G. The Council shall make a report on its activities and recommendations, if
any, annually by December 1 to the Governor and the General Assembly. The
Council shall make such further interim reports to the Governor and the General
Assembly as it deems advisable or as required by the General Assembly.

HISTORY: 2002, c. 491; 2018, cc. 526, 527; 2023, c. 391.