                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (§ 44-11.1)

A. The Department of Military Affairs shall support the objectives of the
Governor and federal authorities by:

   1. Administering and employing the Virginia Militia, as set forth in &#xA7;
   44-1;

   2. Integrating into state operations all supporting Department of Defense
   capabilities and those forces provided by supporting states in a Title 32 or
   State Active Duty status;

   3. Providing for the safety of citizens of the Commonwealth by maintaining
   order and public safety and assisting in counter-drug efforts, in cooperation
   with Virginia State Police and local law-enforcement agencies;

   4. Preparing and executing contingency plans to provide for a timely and
   capable response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive
   incidents;

   5. Preparing and executing contingency plans necessary for the provision of
   homeland defense;

   6. Ensuring the support to families of service members of the Virginia
   National Guard;

   7. Administering a state at-risk program for youth; and

   8. Recruiting a force sufficiently manned and trained to accomplish the above
   duties.

B. The Department of Military Affairs shall perform such other duties as may be
designated by the Governor.

HISTORY: 2007, cc. 127, 728.