Virginia Code § 2.2-2630 - Council on the Status of Women; purpose; membership; terms; chairman

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§ 2.2-2630. Council on the Status of Women; purpose; membership; terms; chairman.

A. The Council on the Status of Women (the "Council") is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council shall be to identify ways in which women can reach their potential and make their full contribution to society and this Commonwealth as wage earners and citizens.

B. The Council shall consist of nineteen members, to be appointed by the Governor from the Commonwealth at large. Appointments shall be for terms of three years, except appointments to fill vacancies, which shall be for the unexpired terms. A majority of the membership of the Council shall constitute a quorum.

C. The Governor shall appoint the chairman of the Council.

(1970, c. 685, § 9-116; 1972, c. 632; 1985, cc. 448, 497; 1991, c. 563; 2001, c. 844.)