                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

(CONTINGENT EXPIRATION DATE &#8212; SEE NOTES) POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
COMMISSION (§ 30-236)

A. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

   1. Serve as the primary forum in the Commonwealth where the needs of and
   issues affecting people with physical and sensory disabilities are identified
   and addressed through the collaboration of members of the legislative and
   executive branches of state government, including the staff of legislative and
   executive branch agencies, and citizens of the Commonwealth;

   2. Develop, evaluate, and advance budget proposals and legislative and policy
   recommendations to support a service system that maximizes the
   self-sufficiency of Virginians with disabilities;

   3. Develop and evaluate recommendations for service program changes and
   funding related to services for persons with physical and sensory
   disabilities;

   4. Advise on local, state and federal policies and programs relevant to
   citizens with disabilities;

   5. Serve as the primary body for coordinating proposals and recommendations of
   all commissions and agencies for legislation or budget actions affecting
   persons with physical and sensory disabilities, including receiving,
   reviewing, and responding to proposals and recommendations; and

   6. Convene work groups composed of persons with expertise in the matters under
   consideration by the Commission to assist the Commission on issues related to
   (i) housing and transportation, (ii) education and employment, (iii) publicly
   funded services, and (iv) such other issues as the Commission may deem
   necessary. Persons serving on the work groups shall serve without
   compensation.

HISTORY: 2004, cc. 992, 1015; 2011, c. 686; 2012, c. 741.