§ 54.1-831.01. Professional Boxing, Wrestling and Martial Arts Advisory Board.
A. The Professional Boxing, Wrestling and Martial Arts Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government to advise the Director on matters relating to professional boxing and wrestling events and martial arts competitions in the Commonwealth.
B. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Director as follows: one representative of the sport of boxing; one representative of the sport of wrestling; one representative of the sport of nontraditional mixed martial arts; one representative of either the sport of boxing, wrestling or nontraditional mixed martial arts; one member who is a martial arts instructor who has obtained the rank of black belt or higher; and two citizen members. All members shall be residents of the Commonwealth. After the original appointments, all appointments shall be for terms of four years, except that appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. No person shall be eligible to serve for more than two successive full terms.
C. The Board shall elect its chairman and vice-chairman from among its members. The Board shall meet monthly to conduct its business or upon the call of the Director or chair of the Board. Four members shall constitute a quorum.
D. Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2825.
E. Such staff support as is necessary for the conduct of the Board's business shall be furnished by the Department.
(2007, c. 853.)
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