§ 2.2-700. Department created; appointment of Commissioner; powers and duties
A. There is created a Department for the Aging (the Department), which shall be headed by a Commissioner appointed by the Governor to serve at his pleasure.
B. The Commissioner of the Department shall, under the direction and control of the Governor, exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and perform such other duties as may be required by the Governor.
C. In cooperation with the Commonwealth Council on Aging, the Commissioner shall serve as the Governor's principal advisor on aging issues, and recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly such policies, legislation, and other actions appropriate to meet the needs of an aging society and to improve aging services in the Commonwealth. In addition, the Commissioner shall serve as special assistant to the Governor for Aging Policy and shall report directly to the Governor as necessary on aging policies.
(1974, c. 420, § 2.1-371; 1982, c. 345; 2001, c. 844; 2004, c. 694.)
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