Code of Virginia - Title 33.1 Highways, Bridges And Ferries - Section 33.1-427 Board of Commissioners; membership; terms; compensation and expenses; chairman and vice-chairman; q...

§ 33.1-427. Board of Commissioners; membership; terms; compensation and expenses; chairman and vice-chairman; q...

All powers, rights and duties conferred by this chapter or other provisions of law upon the Authority shall be exercised by the Board of Commissioners of the Virginia Coalfield Coalition Authority. The Board of Commissioners, hereafter referred to as "the Board," shall consist of eleven members as follows: the State Treasurer; the Chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board; two members each of the local governing bodies of the Counties of Wise, Buchanan, and Dickenson, appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, who shall serve for terms of four years each; and three additional members, appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for terms of four years each. Appointments to fill vacancies other than by expiration of term shall be made for the unexpired terms. No member appointed by the Governor shall be eligible to serve more than two successive terms.

Of the initial appointments to be made by the Governor, three shall be appointed for two-year terms, three shall be appointed for three-year terms, and three shall be appointed for four-year terms. The State Treasurer and the Chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board shall serve terms on the Board coincident with their terms in office.

The Governor shall designate the chairman of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, or his designee, as chairman of the Authority. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and shall receive such compensation as the Governor shall fix. The remaining members of the Board shall receive such compensation as provided for by law.

The chairman shall sign and execute all vouchers for the disbursement of funds belonging to the Authority upon authorization by the Board. The Board shall elect one of its members as vice-chairman who shall exercise the powers of the chairman when so directed by the chairman. Six members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business of the Authority. The Board may also elect from its membership a secretary and prescribe his powers and duties.

The Board may employ or retain such employees, agents, financial advisers and attorneys as it may deem necessary and fix their compensation.

(2000, cc. 869, 902.)

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