2010 Code of Virginia
Title 51.5 - PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Chapter 8.1 - Protection and Advocacy Services (51.5-39.1 thru 51.5-39.12)
51.5-39.6 - Powers and duties of the Director.

§ 51.5-39.6. Powers and duties of the Director.

The Director shall have the following powers and duties:

1. To supervise and manage the daily operations of the Office and to carry out such duties as provided in this section;

2. To employ such qualified staff, including ombudsmen, advocates and legal counsel, as shall be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 9 (§ 51.5-40 et seq.) of this title;

3. To make and enter into all contracts and agreements, subject to ratification by the Board, necessary or incidental to the performance of the Office's duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter, including but not limited to contracts with the United States, other states, and agencies and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth, consistent with policies and regulations of the Board;

4. To advise and assist the Board in developing a budget;

5. To annually prepare a report of activities of the Board and Office and submit copies of the report to the Governor, chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and Health, the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions, and the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees and make the report available to the public; and

6. To exercise such powers and perform such duties as are assigned to him by the Board.

(2002, c. 572.)