                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CREATION AND SUPERVISION OF DEPARTMENT (§ 37.2-300)

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hereby
established in the executive branch of government responsible to the Governor.
The Department shall be under the supervision and management of the
Commissioner. The Commissioner shall carry out his management and supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Board
and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

HISTORY: Code 1950, §§ 14-22, 37-53; 1950, p. 902; 1964, c. 386, § 14.1-16;
1968, c. 477, § 37.1-39; 1972, c. 639; 1976, c. 671; 1980, c. 582; 1998, c.
872; 2005, c. 716; 2009, cc. 813, 840.