                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ROANOKE RIVER BASIN BI-STATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES (§ 62.1-69.39)

A. The Commission shall have no regulatory authority.

B. To perform its duties and objectives, the Commission shall have the power to:

   1. Develop rules and procedures for the conduct of its business or as may be
   necessary to perform its duties and carry out its objectives, including, but
   not limited to, selecting a chairman and vice-chairman, rotating
   chairmanships, calling meetings and establishing voting procedures. Rules and
   procedures developed pursuant to this subdivision shall be effective upon an
   affirmative vote by a majority of the Commission members;

   2. Establish standing and ad hoc advisory committees, which shall be
   constituted in a manner to ensure a balance between recognized interests. The
   purpose of each advisory committee shall be determined by the Commission;

   3. Seek, apply for, accept and expend gifts, grants and donations, services
   and other aid from public or private sources. With the exception of funds
   provided by the planning district commissions and funds appropriated by the
   General Assemblies of Virginia and North Carolina, the Commission may accept
   funds only after an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the
   Commission or by following such other procedures as may be established by the
   Commission for the conduct of its business;

   4. Establish a nonprofit corporation to assist in the details of administering
   its affairs and in raising funds;

   5. Enter into contracts and execute all instruments necessary or appropriate;
   and

   6. Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate for the furtherance of its
   work.

HISTORY: 2002, cc. 657, 843; 2003, c. 885.