§ 30-298. (For contingent expiration, see Editor's note) Powers and duties of the Commission.
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Plan, develop and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the bicentennial of the American War of 1812.
2. Promote and encourage research and scholarship to increase historical literacy of the American War of 1812 and the important role that Virginia played therein.
3. Encourage civic, historical, educational, economic, and other organizations throughout Virginia to organize and participate in activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the American War of 1812.
4. Encourage the development and conduct of programs designed to involve all citizens in activities that commemorate the American War of 1812.
5. Submit to the General Assembly and the Governor an annual report for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports. The chairman of the Commission shall submit to the General Assembly and the Governor an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Commission no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.
6. Appoint and establish an Advisory Council composed of nonlegislative citizens at large who have a knowledge of the American War of 1812 history and an interest in its bicentennial commemoration. Members of the Advisory Council shall serve without compensation or reimbursement for expenses as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825.
7. Perform such other duties, functions, and activities as may be necessary to facilitate and implement the objectives of this chapter.
(2008, cc. 409, 740.)
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